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 | $8,200 | 24.55 | 2.99 |
| Leon Draisaitl | EDM | $7,900 | 24.10 | 3.05 |
| Leo Carlsson | ANH | $6,800 | 17.74 | 2.61 |
| Wyatt Johnston | DAL | $7,700 | 17.14 | 2.23 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leon Draisaitl | EDM | $7,900 | 24.10 | 3.05 |
| Connor McDavid | EDM | $8,200 | 24.55 | 2.99 |
| Mikael Granlund | ANH | $5,700 | 15.91 | 2.79 |
| Ryan Poehling | ANH | $4,200 | 11.45 | 2.73 |
Wing
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jason Robertson | DAL | $8,000 | 21.45 | 2.68 |
| Matt Boldy | MIN | $7,900 | 18.51 | 2.34 |
| David Pastrnak | BOS | $7,700 | 17.72 | 2.30 |
| Cutter Gauthier | ANH | $7,000 | 17.11 | 2.44 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Savoie | EDM | $4,800 | 13.89 | 2.89 |
| Jason Robertson | DAL | $8,000 | 21.45 | 2.68 |
| Alex Killorn | ANH | $4,800 | 12.38 | 2.58 |
| Alex Tuch | BUF | $6,600 | 16.84 | 2.55 |
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Defenseman
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evan Bouchard | EDM | $6,900 | 18.05 | 2.62 |
| Jackson LaCombe | ANH | $5,900 | 15.56 | 2.64 |
| Brock Faber | MIN | $6,100 | 15.36 | 2.52 |
| John Carlson | ANH | $5,700 | 15.35 | 2.69 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Carlson | ANH | $5,700 | 15.35 | 2.69 |
| Jackson LaCombe | ANH | $5,900 | 15.56 | 2.64 |
| Evan Bouchard | EDM | $6,900 | 18.05 | 2.62 |
| Brock Faber | MIN | $6,100 | 15.36 | 2.52 |
Goalie
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Oettinger | DAL | $7,500 | 20.27 | 2.70 |
| Jesper Wallstedt | MIN | $7,400 | 18.40 | 2.49 |
| Alex Lyon | BUF | $7,700 | 16.76 | 2.18 |
| Connor Ingram | EDM | $7,900 | 15.06 | 1.91 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Oettinger | DAL | $7,500 | 20.27 | 2.70 |
| Jesper Wallstedt | MIN | $7,400 | 18.40 | 2.49 |
| Alex Lyon | BUF | $7,700 | 16.76 | 2.18 |
| Jeremy Swayman | BOS | $7,200 | 14.40 | 2.00 |
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.