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 | $10,600 | 15.39 | 1.45 |
| Leon Draisaitl | EDM | $10,200 | 13.78 | 1.35 |
| Wyatt Johnston | DAL | $8,800 | 12.01 | 1.36 |
| Roope Hintz | DAL | $8,400 | 11.58 | 1.38 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Radek Faksa | DAL | $2,000 | 4.74 | 2.37 |
| Justin Hryckowian | DAL | $2,000 | 4.17 | 2.09 |
| David Tomasek | EDM | $2,000 | 4.18 | 2.09 |
| Connor McDavid | EDM | $10,600 | 15.39 | 1.45 |
Wing
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jason Robertson | DAL | $10,000 | 19.84 | 1.98 |
| Jack Roslovic | EDM | $7,600 | 10.94 | 1.44 |
| Zach Hyman | EDM | $8,000 | 7.47 | 0.93 |
| Tyler Seguin | DAL | $7,200 | 6.63 | 0.92 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jason Robertson | DAL | $10,000 | 19.84 | 1.98 |
| Colin Blackwell | DAL | $2,000 | 3.86 | 1.93 |
| Mavrik Bourque | DAL | $3,000 | 5.52 | 1.84 |
| Trent Frederic | EDM | $2,000 | 3.06 | 1.53 |
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Defenseman
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evan Bouchard | EDM | $8,600 | 13.52 | 1.57 |
| Darnell Nurse | EDM | $7,000 | 12.08 | 1.73 |
| Miro Heiskanen | DAL | $8,200 | 11.96 | 1.46 |
| Mattias Ekholm | EDM | $6,800 | 11.21 | 1.65 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ty Emberson | EDM | $2,000 | 5.19 | 2.59 |
| Brett Kulak | EDM | $2,000 | 4.96 | 2.48 |
| Darnell Nurse | EDM | $7,000 | 12.08 | 1.73 |
| Vladislav Kolyachonok | DAL | $2,000 | 3.46 | 1.73 |
Goalie
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Oettinger | DAL | $9,400 | 10.30 | 1.10 |
| Stuart Skinner | EDM | $9,600 | 9.80 | 1.02 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Oettinger | DAL | $9,400 | 10.30 | 1.10 |
| Stuart Skinner | EDM | $9,600 | 9.80 | 1.02 |
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.