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 | $11,200 | 19.37 | 1.73 |
| Leon Draisaitl | EDM | $10,800 | 18.40 | 1.70 |
| Roope Hintz | DAL | $8,800 | 10.45 | 1.19 |
| Adam Henrique | EDM | $5,200 | 9.04 | 1.74 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adam Henrique | EDM | $5,200 | 9.04 | 1.74 |
| Connor McDavid | EDM | $11,200 | 19.37 | 1.73 |
| Leon Draisaitl | EDM | $10,800 | 18.40 | 1.70 |
| Mattias Janmark | EDM | $2,000 | 2.82 | 1.41 |
Wing
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mikko Rantanen | DAL | $9,800 | 14.94 | 1.52 |
| Ryan Nugent-Hopkins | EDM | $7,800 | 11.72 | 1.50 |
| Evander Kane | EDM | $6,400 | 11.50 | 1.80 |
| Zach Hyman | EDM | $7,600 | 9.77 | 1.29 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Viktor Arvidsson | EDM | $2,000 | 8.40 | 4.20 |
| Colin Blackwell | DAL | $2,000 | 4.09 | 2.04 |
| Trent Frederic | EDM | $2,000 | 3.96 | 1.98 |
| Evander Kane | EDM | $6,400 | 11.50 | 1.80 |
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Defenseman
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evan Bouchard | EDM | $8,600 | 15.06 | 1.75 |
| Thomas Harley | DAL | $8,000 | 11.20 | 1.40 |
| Jake Walman | EDM | $6,600 | 10.93 | 1.66 |
| Darnell Nurse | EDM | $7,000 | 10.31 | 1.47 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alexander Petrovic | DAL | $2,000 | 3.93 | 1.97 |
| John Klingberg | EDM | $4,400 | 8.30 | 1.89 |
| Evan Bouchard | EDM | $8,600 | 15.06 | 1.75 |
| Jake Walman | EDM | $6,600 | 10.93 | 1.66 |
Goalie
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stuart Skinner | EDM | $9,400 | 10.31 | 1.10 |
| Jake Oettinger | DAL | $9,000 | 9.79 | 1.09 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stuart Skinner | EDM | $9,400 | 10.31 | 1.10 |
| Jake Oettinger | DAL | $9,000 | 9.79 | 1.09 |
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.