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 | $9,500 | 19.47 | 2.05 |
| Jack Eichel | VGK | $8,300 | 14.50 | 1.75 |
| Sebastian Aho | CAR | $6,800 | 13.48 | 1.98 |
| Dylan Strome | WSH | $6,200 | 12.02 | 1.94 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adam Henrique | EDM | $3,300 | 8.16 | 2.47 |
| Nic Dowd | WSH | $2,700 | 6.23 | 2.31 |
| Jack Roslovic | CAR | $3,000 | 6.63 | 2.21 |
| Ryan Nugent-Hopkins | EDM | $5,400 | 11.67 | 2.16 |
Wing
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leon Draisaitl | EDM | $8,500 | 18.58 | 2.19 |
| Seth Jarvis | CAR | $5,900 | 13.85 | 2.35 |
| Alex Ovechkin | WSH | $7,300 | 13.47 | 1.85 |
| Zach Hyman | EDM | $5,300 | 11.39 | 2.15 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connor Brown | EDM | $2,900 | 8.78 | 3.03 |
| Aliaksei Protas | WSH | $3,700 | 9.28 | 2.51 |
| Vasily Podkolzin | EDM | $2,500 | 5.92 | 2.37 |
| Seth Jarvis | CAR | $5,900 | 13.85 | 2.35 |
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Defenseman
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evan Bouchard | EDM | $6,500 | 14.76 | 2.27 |
| Darnell Nurse | EDM | $4,800 | 12.03 | 2.51 |
| Shea Theodore | VGK | $5,200 | 10.48 | 2.02 |
| Jake Walman | EDM | $4,300 | 10.33 | 2.40 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Darnell Nurse | EDM | $4,800 | 12.03 | 2.51 |
| Brayden McNabb | VGK | $3,500 | 8.56 | 2.44 |
| Jake Walman | EDM | $4,300 | 10.33 | 2.40 |
| John Klingberg | EDM | $3,600 | 8.53 | 2.37 |
Goalie
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frederik Andersen | CAR | $8,000 | 13.53 | 1.69 |
| Logan Thompson | WSH | $7,400 | 9.42 | 1.27 |
| Adin Hill | VGK | $7,600 | 7.21 | 0.95 |
| Stuart Skinner | EDM | $7,800 | 6.32 | 0.81 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frederik Andersen | CAR | $8,000 | 13.53 | 1.69 |
| Logan Thompson | WSH | $7,400 | 9.42 | 1.27 |
| Adin Hill | VGK | $7,600 | 7.21 | 0.95 |
| Stuart Skinner | EDM | $7,800 | 6.32 | 0.81 |
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.