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 | $8,900 | 24.12 | 2.71 |
| Leon Draisaitl | EDM | $8,800 | 23.40 | 2.66 |
| Robert Thomas | STL | $6,900 | 18.87 | 2.74 |
| Dylan Strome | WSH | $7,100 | 18.35 | 2.58 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robert Thomas | STL | $6,900 | 18.87 | 2.74 |
| Connor McDavid | EDM | $8,900 | 24.12 | 2.71 |
| Leon Draisaitl | EDM | $8,800 | 23.40 | 2.66 |
| Dylan Strome | WSH | $7,100 | 18.35 | 2.58 |
Wing
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Ovechkin | WSH | $8,100 | 21.15 | 2.61 |
| Adrian Kempe | LA | $8,000 | 21.09 | 2.64 |
| Kyle Connor | WPG | $8,200 | 18.43 | 2.25 |
| Seth Jarvis | CAR | $7,200 | 17.72 | 2.46 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adrian Kempe | LA | $8,000 | 21.09 | 2.64 |
| Alex Ovechkin | WSH | $8,100 | 21.15 | 2.61 |
| Kevin Fiala | LA | $7,000 | 17.42 | 2.49 |
| Seth Jarvis | CAR | $7,200 | 17.72 | 2.46 |
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Defenseman
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evan Bouchard | EDM | $6,000 | 17.50 | 2.92 |
| Cam Fowler | STL | $5,700 | 14.30 | 2.51 |
| Jake Walman | EDM | $5,500 | 13.97 | 2.54 |
| Josh Morrissey | WPG | $5,900 | 13.73 | 2.33 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evan Bouchard | EDM | $6,000 | 17.50 | 2.92 |
| Jake Walman | EDM | $5,500 | 13.97 | 2.54 |
| Cam Fowler | STL | $5,700 | 14.30 | 2.51 |
| Darnell Nurse | EDM | $5,100 | 12.47 | 2.44 |
Goalie
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Logan Thompson | WSH | $7,500 | 18.13 | 2.42 |
| Jordan Binnington | STL | $7,300 | 16.87 | 2.31 |
| Frederik Andersen | CAR | $7,800 | 16.60 | 2.13 |
| Connor Hellebuyck | WPG | $7,600 | 16.30 | 2.14 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Logan Thompson | WSH | $7,500 | 18.13 | 2.42 |
| Jordan Binnington | STL | $7,300 | 16.87 | 2.31 |
| Connor Hellebuyck | WPG | $7,600 | 16.30 | 2.14 |
| Frederik Andersen | CAR | $7,800 | 16.60 | 2.13 |
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.