Daily Player Picks
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Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leon Draisaitl | EDM | $9,000 | 25.04 | 2.78 |
| Roope Hintz | DAL | $7,200 | 20.61 | 2.86 |
| Connor McDavid | EDM | $8,900 | 19.46 | 2.19 |
| Wyatt Johnston | DAL | $7,000 | 19.24 | 2.75 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roope Hintz | DAL | $7,200 | 20.61 | 2.86 |
| Leon Draisaitl | EDM | $9,000 | 25.04 | 2.78 |
| Wyatt Johnston | DAL | $7,000 | 19.24 | 2.75 |
| Ryan Donato | CHI | $6,000 | 15.72 | 2.62 |
Wing
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jason Robertson | DAL | $7,500 | 21.68 | 2.89 |
| Kyle Connor | WPG | $8,600 | 20.99 | 2.44 |
| Alex Ovechkin | WSH | $8,870 | 20.39 | 2.30 |
| Alex DeBrincat | DET | $7,500 | 17.80 | 2.37 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jason Robertson | DAL | $7,500 | 21.68 | 2.89 |
| Aliaksei Protas | WSH | $6,600 | 17.32 | 2.62 |
| Tom Wilson | WSH | $7,100 | 17.76 | 2.50 |
| Eeli Tolvanen | SEA | $5,500 | 13.51 | 2.46 |
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Defenseman
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Sanderson | OTT | $6,400 | 18.51 | 2.89 |
| Evan Bouchard | EDM | $6,600 | 16.78 | 2.54 |
| Quinn Hughes | VAN | $6,700 | 16.62 | 2.48 |
| Brandon Montour | SEA | $5,900 | 16.12 | 2.73 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Sanderson | OTT | $6,400 | 18.51 | 2.89 |
| Brandon Montour | SEA | $5,900 | 16.12 | 2.73 |
| Thomas Harley | DAL | $5,800 | 15.63 | 2.69 |
| Dylan Samberg | WPG | $5,000 | 13.37 | 2.67 |
Goalie
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linus Ullmark | OTT | $7,600 | 23.89 | 3.14 |
| Ilya Sorokin | NYI | $7,500 | 22.65 | 3.02 |
| Connor Hellebuyck | WPG | $8,000 | 21.45 | 2.68 |
| Igor Shesterkin | NYR | $8,000 | 19.23 | 2.40 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linus Ullmark | OTT | $7,600 | 23.89 | 3.14 |
| Ilya Sorokin | NYI | $7,500 | 22.65 | 3.02 |
| Spencer Knight | CHI | $7,100 | 19.07 | 2.69 |
| Connor Hellebuyck | WPG | $8,000 | 21.45 | 2.68 |
Picks are based on historical performance and match-up. Picks are updated regularly, but we advise that you keep up to date on late-day roster moves and injuries – those are not taken into consideration. Sports from the Basement provides no warranty on these suggestions and readers should make picks at their own risk. Sample lineups are provided as thought-starters, and are not intended for direct use.