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 | $8,500 | 16.34 | 1.92 |
| Ryan Nugent-Hopkins | EDM | $5,200 | 12.92 | 2.48 |
| Leo Carlsson | ANA | $5,100 | 12.80 | 2.51 |
| Dylan Strome | WSH | $6,000 | 12.50 | 2.08 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leo Carlsson | ANA | $5,100 | 12.80 | 2.51 |
| Ryan Poehling | ANA | $2,700 | 6.72 | 2.49 |
| Ryan Nugent-Hopkins | EDM | $5,200 | 12.92 | 2.48 |
| Adam Henrique | EDM | $3,100 | 6.78 | 2.19 |
Wing
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Pastrnak | BOS | $8,100 | 16.01 | 1.98 |
| Cutter Gauthier | ANA | $6,100 | 14.52 | 2.38 |
| Leon Draisaitl | EDM | $8,300 | 14.44 | 1.74 |
| Alex DeBrincat | DET | $6,900 | 13.95 | 2.02 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kiefer Sherwood | VAN | $3,800 | 9.61 | 2.53 |
| Kasperi Kapanen | EDM | $2,600 | 6.49 | 2.50 |
| Cutter Gauthier | ANA | $6,100 | 14.52 | 2.38 |
| Andre Burakovsky | CHI | $3,500 | 8.11 | 2.32 |
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Defenseman
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evan Bouchard | EDM | $7,000 | 13.55 | 1.94 |
| Quinn Hughes | VAN | $7,300 | 11.33 | 1.55 |
| Mattias Ekholm | EDM | $4,100 | 10.62 | 2.59 |
| Jakob Chychrun | WSH | $5,500 | 10.22 | 1.86 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Martin Fehervary | WSH | $3,200 | 8.72 | 2.73 |
| Mattias Ekholm | EDM | $4,100 | 10.62 | 2.59 |
| Andrew Peeke | BOS | $3,000 | 7.13 | 2.38 |
| Ian Cole | UTA | $2,700 | 6.41 | 2.37 |
Goalie
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Logan Thompson | WSH | $8,100 | 13.40 | 1.65 |
| Karel Vejmelka | UTA | $8,300 | 12.42 | 1.50 |
| Thatcher Demko | VAN | $7,300 | 11.50 | 1.58 |
| Spencer Knight | CHI | $7,500 | 10.48 | 1.40 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Logan Thompson | WSH | $8,100 | 13.40 | 1.65 |
| Thatcher Demko | VAN | $7,300 | 11.50 | 1.58 |
| Karel Vejmelka | UTA | $8,300 | 12.42 | 1.50 |
| Spencer Knight | CHI | $7,500 | 10.48 | 1.40 |
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.