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 | 17.08 | 1.90 |
| Leon Draisaitl | EDM | $8,500 | 16.57 | 1.95 |
| Sebastian Aho | CAR | $6,900 | 13.15 | 1.91 |
| Sam Bennett | FLA | $5,500 | 11.71 | 2.13 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adam Henrique | EDM | $3,700 | 9.21 | 2.49 |
| Anton Lundell | FLA | $4,000 | 9.70 | 2.43 |
| Sam Bennett | FLA | $5,500 | 11.71 | 2.13 |
| Leon Draisaitl | EDM | $8,500 | 16.57 | 1.95 |
Wing
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seth Jarvis | CAR | $6,600 | 15.84 | 2.40 |
| Mikko Rantanen | DAL | $8,200 | 15.47 | 1.89 |
| Sam Reinhart | FLA | $6,400 | 12.65 | 1.98 |
| Matthew Tkachuk | FLA | $6,500 | 12.42 | 1.91 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eetu Luostarinen | FLA | $3,100 | 9.65 | 3.11 |
| Connor Brown | EDM | $3,300 | 8.42 | 2.55 |
| Seth Jarvis | CAR | $6,600 | 15.84 | 2.40 |
| Evander Kane | EDM | $4,800 | 10.16 | 2.12 |
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Defenseman
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Harley | DAL | $5,700 | 13.01 | 2.28 |
| Evan Bouchard | EDM | $6,300 | 12.94 | 2.05 |
| Darnell Nurse | EDM | $4,900 | 11.31 | 2.31 |
| Aaron Ekblad | FLA | $4,100 | 10.50 | 2.56 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Ekblad | FLA | $4,100 | 10.50 | 2.56 |
| Scott Morrow | CAR | $2,700 | 6.62 | 2.45 |
| Darnell Nurse | EDM | $4,900 | 11.31 | 2.31 |
| John Klingberg | EDM | $3,300 | 7.60 | 2.30 |
Goalie
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Oettinger | DAL | $8,200 | 15.05 | 1.84 |
| Sergei Bobrovsky | FLA | $8,000 | 12.73 | 1.59 |
| Frederik Andersen | CAR | $7,400 | 11.43 | 1.55 |
| Stuart Skinner | EDM | $7,200 | 8.72 | 1.21 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Oettinger | DAL | $8,200 | 15.05 | 1.84 |
| Sergei Bobrovsky | FLA | $8,000 | 12.73 | 1.59 |
| Frederik Andersen | CAR | $7,400 | 11.43 | 1.55 |
| Stuart Skinner | EDM | $7,200 | 8.72 | 1.21 |
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.