Daily Player Picks
Updated Throughout the Day
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connor McDavid | EDM | $9,000 | 18.38 | 2.04 |
| Dylan Strome | WSH | $5,700 | 14.55 | 2.55 |
| Nick Suzuki | MTL | $7,000 | 13.94 | 1.99 |
| Robert Thomas | STL | $5,400 | 13.89 | 2.57 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robert Thomas | STL | $5,400 | 13.89 | 2.57 |
| Dylan Strome | WSH | $5,700 | 14.55 | 2.55 |
| Ryan Nugent-Hopkins | EDM | $4,600 | 11.33 | 2.46 |
| Adam Henrique | EDM | $3,800 | 8.95 | 2.36 |
Wing
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leon Draisaitl | EDM | $8,300 | 18.37 | 2.21 |
| Alex Ovechkin | WSH | $7,800 | 16.93 | 2.17 |
| Adrian Kempe | LAK | $7,000 | 16.88 | 2.41 |
| Kyle Connor | WPG | $7,500 | 15.14 | 2.02 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connor Brown | EDM | $2,700 | 8.12 | 3.01 |
| Jimmy Snuggerud | STL | $2,900 | 7.41 | 2.55 |
| Jordan Martinook | CAR | $3,100 | 7.70 | 2.48 |
| Kevin Fiala | LAK | $6,100 | 14.81 | 2.43 |
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Defenseman
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evan Bouchard | EDM | $6,800 | 14.25 | 2.10 |
| Jake Walman | EDM | $4,700 | 12.50 | 2.66 |
| Colton Parayko | STL | $4,300 | 11.73 | 2.73 |
| Josh Morrissey | WPG | $6,000 | 11.16 | 1.86 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dylan Samberg | WPG | $3,400 | 9.45 | 2.78 |
| Cam Fowler | STL | $4,000 | 10.95 | 2.74 |
| Colton Parayko | STL | $4,300 | 11.73 | 2.73 |
| Jake Walman | EDM | $4,700 | 12.50 | 2.66 |
Goalie
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Logan Thompson | WSH | $7,900 | 12.80 | 1.62 |
| Frederik Andersen | CAR | $8,300 | 12.62 | 1.52 |
| Jordan Binnington | STL | $7,400 | 11.97 | 1.62 |
| Connor Hellebuyck | WPG | $8,000 | 10.97 | 1.37 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Logan Thompson | WSH | $7,900 | 12.80 | 1.62 |
| Jordan Binnington | STL | $7,400 | 11.97 | 1.62 |
| Frederik Andersen | CAR | $8,300 | 12.62 | 1.52 |
| Connor Hellebuyck | WPG | $8,000 | 10.97 | 1.37 |
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.