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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leon Draisaitl | EDM | $8,700 | 18.48 | 2.12 |
| Connor McDavid | EDM | $9,200 | 17.46 | 1.90 |
| Sam Bennett | FLA | $5,700 | 12.08 | 2.12 |
| Sebastian Aho | CAR | $7,000 | 11.38 | 1.63 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adam Henrique | EDM | $3,700 | 8.98 | 2.43 |
| Mark Jankowski | CAR | $2,500 | 5.78 | 2.31 |
| Anton Lundell | FLA | $4,200 | 9.43 | 2.25 |
| Leon Draisaitl | EDM | $8,700 | 18.48 | 2.12 |
Wing
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mikko Rantanen | DAL | $8,200 | 15.73 | 1.92 |
| Seth Jarvis | CAR | $6,500 | 13.39 | 2.06 |
| Matthew Tkachuk | FLA | $6,400 | 13.03 | 2.04 |
| Sam Reinhart | FLA | $6,200 | 12.18 | 1.96 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connor Brown | EDM | $2,900 | 8.10 | 2.79 |
| Eetu Luostarinen | FLA | $3,400 | 8.87 | 2.61 |
| Mikael Granlund | DAL | $4,500 | 10.07 | 2.24 |
| Carter Verhaeghe | FLA | $5,500 | 11.66 | 2.12 |
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Defenseman
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evan Bouchard | EDM | $6,000 | 12.96 | 2.16 |
| Thomas Harley | DAL | $5,600 | 12.74 | 2.28 |
| Darnell Nurse | EDM | $5,000 | 11.04 | 2.21 |
| Aaron Ekblad | FLA | $4,500 | 10.40 | 2.31 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scott Morrow | CAR | $2,800 | 6.80 | 2.43 |
| Aaron Ekblad | FLA | $4,500 | 10.40 | 2.31 |
| Thomas Harley | DAL | $5,600 | 12.74 | 2.28 |
| Gustav Forsling | FLA | $3,700 | 8.45 | 2.28 |
Goalie
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Oettinger | DAL | $8,200 | 14.04 | 1.71 |
| Sergei Bobrovsky | FLA | $8,000 | 12.82 | 1.60 |
| Frederik Andersen | CAR | $7,400 | 9.77 | 1.32 |
| Stuart Skinner | EDM | $7,200 | 8.49 | 1.18 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Oettinger | DAL | $8,200 | 14.04 | 1.71 |
| Sergei Bobrovsky | FLA | $8,000 | 12.82 | 1.60 |
| Frederik Andersen | CAR | $7,400 | 9.77 | 1.32 |
| Stuart Skinner | EDM | $7,200 | 8.49 | 1.18 |
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.