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 | $9,600 | 21.28 | 2.22 |
| Leon Draisaitl | EDM | $8,100 | 18.99 | 2.34 |
| Leo Carlsson | ANA | $5,900 | 14.11 | 2.39 |
| Joel Eriksson Ek | MIN | $5,600 | 13.19 | 2.36 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mikael Granlund | ANA | $4,100 | 11.31 | 2.76 |
| Ryan Poehling | ANA | $3,100 | 8.20 | 2.65 |
| Noah Cates | PHI | $3,200 | 7.83 | 2.45 |
| Rickard Rakell | PIT | $5,400 | 13.02 | 2.41 |
Wing
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jason Robertson | DAL | $8,400 | 16.94 | 2.02 |
| Matt Boldy | MIN | $7,500 | 15.75 | 2.10 |
| Kirill Kaprizov | MIN | $7,800 | 15.34 | 1.97 |
| Porter Martone | PHI | $5,400 | 14.35 | 2.66 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vasily Podkolzin | EDM | $2,900 | 8.91 | 3.07 |
| Anthony Mantha | PIT | $3,700 | 10.52 | 2.84 |
| Noel Acciari | PIT | $2,600 | 7.32 | 2.81 |
| Alex Killorn | ANA | $2,900 | 8.05 | 2.78 |
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Defenseman
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Erik Karlsson | PIT | $6,100 | 14.74 | 2.42 |
| Evan Bouchard | EDM | $7,200 | 14.55 | 2.02 |
| John Carlson | ANA | $5,600 | 12.56 | 2.24 |
| Brock Faber | MIN | $5,100 | 11.35 | 2.23 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connor Murphy | EDM | $3,000 | 8.57 | 2.86 |
| Jonas Brodin | MIN | $2,800 | 7.09 | 2.53 |
| Mattias Ekholm | EDM | $3,400 | 8.30 | 2.44 |
| Erik Karlsson | PIT | $6,100 | 14.74 | 2.42 |
Goalie
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jesper Wallstedt | MIN | $7,900 | 13.40 | 1.70 |
| Connor Ingram | EDM | $8,300 | 12.98 | 1.56 |
| Dan Vladar | PHI | $7,800 | 12.03 | 1.54 |
| Jake Oettinger | DAL | $7,500 | 10.58 | 1.41 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jesper Wallstedt | MIN | $7,900 | 13.40 | 1.70 |
| Connor Ingram | EDM | $8,300 | 12.98 | 1.56 |
| Dan Vladar | PHI | $7,800 | 12.03 | 1.54 |
| Jake Oettinger | DAL | $7,500 | 10.58 | 1.41 |
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.