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 | $8,100 | 25.32 | 3.13 |
| Leon Draisaitl | EDM | $7,800 | 24.00 | 3.08 |
| Leo Carlsson | ANH | $7,000 | 16.55 | 2.36 |
| Wyatt Johnston | DAL | $7,600 | 15.71 | 2.07 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connor McDavid | EDM | $8,100 | 25.32 | 3.13 |
| Leon Draisaitl | EDM | $7,800 | 24.00 | 3.08 |
| Ryan Poehling | ANH | $4,100 | 10.56 | 2.58 |
| Ryan Hartman | MIN | $6,100 | 15.44 | 2.53 |
Wing
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jason Robertson | DAL | $7,900 | 19.81 | 2.51 |
| Porter Martone | PHI | $5,100 | 19.33 | 3.79 |
| Matt Boldy | MIN | $7,800 | 18.14 | 2.33 |
| Kirill Kaprizov | MIN | $7,700 | 18.00 | 2.34 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Porter Martone | PHI | $5,100 | 19.33 | 3.79 |
| Egor Chinakhov | PIT | $5,200 | 14.43 | 2.78 |
| Matt Savoie | EDM | $4,800 | 13.14 | 2.74 |
| Rickard Rakell | PIT | $5,800 | 15.81 | 2.73 |
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Defenseman
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Erik Karlsson | PIT | $6,100 | 18.28 | 3.00 |
| Evan Bouchard | EDM | $7,000 | 17.97 | 2.57 |
| John Carlson | ANH | $6,300 | 15.11 | 2.40 |
| Quinn Hughes | MIN | $6,600 | 13.84 | 2.10 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Erik Karlsson | PIT | $6,100 | 18.28 | 3.00 |
| Evan Bouchard | EDM | $7,000 | 17.97 | 2.57 |
| John Carlson | ANH | $6,300 | 15.11 | 2.40 |
| Jackson LaCombe | ANH | $5,700 | 12.70 | 2.23 |
Goalie
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connor Ingram | EDM | $7,800 | 18.16 | 2.33 |
| Jesper Wallstedt | MIN | $7,600 | 17.10 | 2.25 |
| Dan Vladar | PHI | $8,000 | 17.06 | 2.13 |
| Jake Oettinger | DAL | $7,500 | 15.78 | 2.10 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connor Ingram | EDM | $7,800 | 18.16 | 2.33 |
| Jesper Wallstedt | MIN | $7,600 | 17.10 | 2.25 |
| Dan Vladar | PHI | $8,000 | 17.06 | 2.13 |
| Jake Oettinger | DAL | $7,500 | 15.78 | 2.10 |
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.