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 | $9,200 | 18.85 | 2.05 |
| Jack Eichel | VGK | $8,200 | 15.07 | 1.84 |
| Sebastian Aho | CAR | $6,800 | 14.57 | 2.14 |
| Dylan Strome | WSH | $6,300 | 12.56 | 1.99 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adam Henrique | EDM | $3,100 | 9.74 | 3.14 |
| Ryan Nugent-Hopkins | EDM | $5,200 | 12.16 | 2.34 |
| Nic Dowd | WSH | $2,700 | 5.94 | 2.20 |
| Sebastian Aho | CAR | $6,800 | 14.57 | 2.14 |
Wing
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leon Draisaitl | EDM | $8,600 | 19.76 | 2.30 |
| Seth Jarvis | CAR | $6,000 | 14.56 | 2.43 |
| Alex Ovechkin | WSH | $7,800 | 14.05 | 1.80 |
| Zach Hyman | EDM | $5,500 | 12.48 | 2.27 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connor Brown | EDM | $2,900 | 9.73 | 3.36 |
| Evander Kane | EDM | $4,500 | 11.48 | 2.55 |
| Viktor Arvidsson | EDM | $3,400 | 8.62 | 2.54 |
| Seth Jarvis | CAR | $6,000 | 14.56 | 2.43 |
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Defenseman
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evan Bouchard | EDM | $6,600 | 15.12 | 2.29 |
| Darnell Nurse | EDM | $4,700 | 12.77 | 2.72 |
| Jake Walman | EDM | $4,500 | 12.27 | 2.73 |
| Shea Theodore | VGK | $5,400 | 11.00 | 2.04 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Walman | EDM | $4,500 | 12.27 | 2.73 |
| Darnell Nurse | EDM | $4,700 | 12.77 | 2.72 |
| John Klingberg | EDM | $3,400 | 8.91 | 2.62 |
| Brett Kulak | EDM | $3,300 | 7.65 | 2.32 |
Goalie
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Logan Thompson | WSH | $7,300 | 10.57 | 1.45 |
| Frederik Andersen | CAR | $8,100 | 10.18 | 1.26 |
| Adin Hill | VGK | $7,800 | 8.23 | 1.05 |
| Stuart Skinner | EDM | $7,400 | 7.81 | 1.06 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Logan Thompson | WSH | $7,300 | 10.57 | 1.45 |
| Frederik Andersen | CAR | $8,100 | 10.18 | 1.26 |
| Stuart Skinner | EDM | $7,400 | 7.81 | 1.06 |
| Adin Hill | VGK | $7,800 | 8.23 | 1.05 |
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.