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 | $11,400 | 22.91 | 2.01 |
| Jack Eichel | VGK | $9,200 | 14.66 | 1.59 |
| Chandler Stephenson | VGK | $6,600 | 10.97 | 1.66 |
| William Karlsson | VGK | $5,000 | 9.51 | 1.90 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nicolas Roy | VGK | $2,000 | 7.29 | 3.65 |
| Ryan McLeod | EDM | $2,200 | 5.44 | 2.47 |
| Connor McDavid | EDM | $11,400 | 22.91 | 2.01 |
| William Karlsson | VGK | $5,000 | 9.51 | 1.90 |
Wing
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leon Draisaitl | EDM | $10,200 | 24.11 | 2.36 |
| Mark Stone | VGK | $8,000 | 18.58 | 2.32 |
| Zach Hyman | EDM | $8,600 | 12.90 | 1.50 |
| Ryan Nugent-Hopkins | EDM | $8,200 | 12.73 | 1.55 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brett Howden | VGK | $2,000 | 6.18 | 3.09 |
| Mattias Janmark | EDM | $2,400 | 6.90 | 2.88 |
| William Carrier | VGK | $2,800 | 7.47 | 2.67 |
| Klim Kostin | EDM | $2,000 | 5.30 | 2.65 |
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Defenseman
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Pietrangelo | VGK | $8,400 | 14.22 | 1.69 |
| Evan Bouchard | EDM | $7,600 | 13.92 | 1.83 |
| Darnell Nurse | EDM | $7,000 | 13.37 | 1.91 |
| Shea Theodore | VGK | $7,200 | 10.69 | 1.48 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zach Whitecloud | VGK | $3,000 | 6.82 | 2.27 |
| Brett Kulak | EDM | $3,400 | 6.67 | 1.96 |
| Darnell Nurse | EDM | $7,000 | 13.37 | 1.91 |
| Nicolas Hague | VGK | $2,600 | 4.87 | 1.87 |
Goalie
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stuart Skinner | EDM | $9,800 | 13.46 | 1.37 |
| Laurent Brossoit | VGK | $9,600 | 11.53 | 1.20 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stuart Skinner | EDM | $9,800 | 13.46 | 1.37 |
| Laurent Brossoit | VGK | $9,600 | 11.53 | 1.20 |
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.