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 | $10,800 | 19.21 | 1.78 |
| Leon Draisaitl | EDM | $10,400 | 19.07 | 1.83 |
| Roope Hintz | DAL | $8,200 | 10.39 | 1.27 |
| Adam Henrique | EDM | $5,200 | 9.02 | 1.74 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sam Steel | DAL | $2,000 | 4.32 | 2.16 |
| Leon Draisaitl | EDM | $10,400 | 19.07 | 1.83 |
| Connor McDavid | EDM | $10,800 | 19.21 | 1.78 |
| Adam Henrique | EDM | $5,200 | 9.02 | 1.74 |
Wing
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mikko Rantanen | DAL | $10,000 | 14.84 | 1.48 |
| Ryan Nugent-Hopkins | EDM | $7,800 | 11.13 | 1.43 |
| Evander Kane | EDM | $6,600 | 9.48 | 1.44 |
| Mikael Granlund | DAL | $6,200 | 9.07 | 1.46 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connor Brown | EDM | $3,800 | 9.04 | 2.38 |
| Colin Blackwell | DAL | $2,000 | 3.44 | 1.72 |
| Mason Marchment | DAL | $4,600 | 6.99 | 1.52 |
| Mikko Rantanen | DAL | $10,000 | 14.84 | 1.48 |
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Defenseman
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evan Bouchard | EDM | $8,600 | 14.60 | 1.70 |
| Jake Walman | EDM | $6,400 | 11.24 | 1.76 |
| Thomas Harley | DAL | $8,000 | 11.15 | 1.39 |
| Darnell Nurse | EDM | $7,200 | 10.87 | 1.51 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Troy Stecher | EDM | $2,000 | 3.85 | 1.93 |
| Jake Walman | EDM | $6,400 | 11.24 | 1.76 |
| Evan Bouchard | EDM | $8,600 | 14.60 | 1.70 |
| John Klingberg | EDM | $4,200 | 7.14 | 1.70 |
Goalie
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Oettinger | DAL | $9,200 | 11.68 | 1.27 |
| Stuart Skinner | EDM | $9,800 | 8.64 | 0.88 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Oettinger | DAL | $9,200 | 11.68 | 1.27 |
| Stuart Skinner | EDM | $9,800 | 8.64 | 0.88 |
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.