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 | $9,500 | 19.07 | 2.01 |
| Leon Draisaitl | EDM | $8,500 | 17.59 | 2.07 |
| Leo Carlsson | ANA | $6,200 | 14.90 | 2.40 |
| Tage Thompson | BUF | $7,800 | 14.49 | 1.86 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mikael Granlund | ANA | $4,200 | 12.70 | 3.02 |
| Ryan Poehling | ANA | $3,200 | 9.40 | 2.94 |
| Jason Dickinson | EDM | $2,500 | 6.71 | 2.68 |
| Pavel Zacha | BOS | $4,400 | 11.50 | 2.61 |
Wing
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jason Robertson | DAL | $8,200 | 18.47 | 2.25 |
| Matt Boldy | MIN | $7,500 | 16.30 | 2.17 |
| Cutter Gauthier | ANA | $6,400 | 14.82 | 2.32 |
| David Pastrnak | BOS | $8,300 | 14.33 | 1.73 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Savoie | EDM | $3,500 | 12.05 | 3.44 |
| Alex Killorn | ANA | $3,400 | 9.59 | 2.82 |
| Jack Quinn | BUF | $4,300 | 10.98 | 2.55 |
| Vasily Podkolzin | EDM | $3,700 | 9.34 | 2.52 |
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Defenseman
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evan Bouchard | EDM | $6,800 | 14.37 | 2.11 |
| Brock Faber | MIN | $5,100 | 13.63 | 2.67 |
| John Carlson | ANA | $4,700 | 12.49 | 2.66 |
| Charlie McAvoy | BOS | $5,400 | 12.14 | 2.25 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Myers | DAL | $2,700 | 7.57 | 2.80 |
| Connor Murphy | EDM | $3,400 | 9.34 | 2.75 |
| Brock Faber | MIN | $5,100 | 13.63 | 2.67 |
| John Carlson | ANA | $4,700 | 12.49 | 2.66 |
Goalie
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jesper Wallstedt | MIN | $7,600 | 14.61 | 1.92 |
| Jake Oettinger | DAL | $7,800 | 13.89 | 1.78 |
| Alex Lyon | BUF | $8,000 | 11.82 | 1.48 |
| Jeremy Swayman | BOS | $7,400 | 11.05 | 1.49 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jesper Wallstedt | MIN | $7,600 | 14.61 | 1.92 |
| Jake Oettinger | DAL | $7,800 | 13.89 | 1.78 |
| Jeremy Swayman | BOS | $7,400 | 11.05 | 1.49 |
| Alex Lyon | BUF | $8,000 | 11.82 | 1.48 |
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.