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 | $8,500 | 24.24 | 2.85 |
| Jack Eichel | VGK | $8,000 | 18.16 | 2.27 |
| Sebastian Aho | CAR | $6,800 | 17.89 | 2.63 |
| Dylan Strome | WSH | $6,000 | 16.09 | 2.68 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connor McDavid | EDM | $8,500 | 24.24 | 2.85 |
| Dylan Strome | WSH | $6,000 | 16.09 | 2.68 |
| Sebastian Aho | CAR | $6,800 | 17.89 | 2.63 |
| Adam Henrique | EDM | $4,400 | 11.47 | 2.61 |
Wing
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leon Draisaitl | EDM | $8,300 | 24.82 | 2.99 |
| Seth Jarvis | CAR | $6,500 | 18.41 | 2.83 |
| Alex Ovechkin | WSH | $7,500 | 16.78 | 2.24 |
| Zach Hyman | EDM | $6,300 | 14.42 | 2.29 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connor Brown | EDM | $3,900 | 12.02 | 3.08 |
| Leon Draisaitl | EDM | $8,300 | 24.82 | 2.99 |
| Seth Jarvis | CAR | $6,500 | 18.41 | 2.83 |
| Evander Kane | EDM | $5,300 | 14.06 | 2.65 |
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Defenseman
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evan Bouchard | EDM | $6,100 | 18.51 | 3.04 |
| Darnell Nurse | EDM | $5,400 | 14.11 | 2.61 |
| Shea Theodore | VGK | $5,600 | 13.24 | 2.37 |
| Jake Walman | EDM | $5,000 | 13.07 | 2.61 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evan Bouchard | EDM | $6,100 | 18.51 | 3.04 |
| Darnell Nurse | EDM | $5,400 | 14.11 | 2.61 |
| Jake Walman | EDM | $5,000 | 13.07 | 2.61 |
| John Klingberg | EDM | $4,000 | 9.69 | 2.42 |
Goalie
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Logan Thompson | WSH | $7,800 | 14.76 | 1.89 |
| Frederik Andersen | CAR | $7,700 | 13.48 | 1.75 |
| Adin Hill | VGK | $7,400 | 12.72 | 1.72 |
| Stuart Skinner | EDM | $7,500 | 11.15 | 1.49 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Logan Thompson | WSH | $7,800 | 14.76 | 1.89 |
| Frederik Andersen | CAR | $7,700 | 13.48 | 1.75 |
| Adin Hill | VGK | $7,400 | 12.72 | 1.72 |
| Stuart Skinner | EDM | $7,500 | 11.15 | 1.49 |
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.