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 | 16.33 | 1.81 |
| Jack Eichel | VGK | $7,500 | 15.32 | 2.04 |
| Tomas Hertl | VGK | $5,600 | 13.95 | 2.49 |
| Sebastian Aho | CAR | $6,300 | 13.32 | 2.11 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brett Howden | VGK | $2,800 | 7.78 | 2.78 |
| Nicolas Roy | VGK | $3,200 | 8.46 | 2.64 |
| Tomas Hertl | VGK | $5,600 | 13.95 | 2.49 |
| Adam Henrique | EDM | $3,500 | 8.36 | 2.39 |
Wing
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leon Draisaitl | EDM | $8,500 | 17.27 | 2.03 |
| Alex Ovechkin | WSH | $8,000 | 15.97 | 2.00 |
| Seth Jarvis | CAR | $6,200 | 13.50 | 2.18 |
| Andrei Svechnikov | CAR | $5,700 | 11.60 | 2.03 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connor Brown | EDM | $2,700 | 8.18 | 3.03 |
| Jordan Martinook | CAR | $3,100 | 7.72 | 2.49 |
| Evander Kane | EDM | $4,400 | 10.43 | 2.37 |
| Jackson Blake | CAR | $4,500 | 10.46 | 2.32 |
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Defenseman
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evan Bouchard | EDM | $6,500 | 13.18 | 2.03 |
| Jake Walman | EDM | $4,500 | 10.74 | 2.39 |
| Shea Theodore | VGK | $5,100 | 10.42 | 2.04 |
| Darnell Nurse | EDM | $4,600 | 10.36 | 2.25 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Klingberg | EDM | $3,300 | 8.76 | 2.65 |
| Brayden McNabb | VGK | $3,400 | 8.23 | 2.42 |
| Jake Walman | EDM | $4,500 | 10.74 | 2.39 |
| Noah Hanifin | VGK | $4,100 | 9.59 | 2.34 |
Goalie
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frederik Andersen | CAR | $7,800 | 10.14 | 1.30 |
| Logan Thompson | WSH | $7,600 | 9.93 | 1.31 |
| Adin Hill | VGK | $8,000 | 9.52 | 1.19 |
| Calvin Pickard | EDM | $7,400 | 9.10 | 1.23 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Logan Thompson | WSH | $7,600 | 9.93 | 1.31 |
| Frederik Andersen | CAR | $7,800 | 10.14 | 1.30 |
| Calvin Pickard | EDM | $7,400 | 9.10 | 1.23 |
| Adin Hill | VGK | $8,000 | 9.52 | 1.19 |
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.