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 | $11,000 | 19.51 | 1.77 |
| Leon Draisaitl | EDM | $10,200 | 19.25 | 1.89 |
| J.T. Miller | VAN | $8,800 | 12.68 | 1.44 |
| Elias Lindholm | VAN | $7,600 | 11.18 | 1.47 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leon Draisaitl | EDM | $10,200 | 19.25 | 1.89 |
| Connor McDavid | EDM | $11,000 | 19.51 | 1.77 |
| Teddy Blueger | VAN | $2,400 | 3.77 | 1.57 |
| Elias Lindholm | VAN | $7,600 | 11.18 | 1.47 |
Wing
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zach Hyman | EDM | $9,000 | 16.55 | 1.84 |
| Brock Boeser | VAN | $8,200 | 11.82 | 1.44 |
| Conor Garland | VAN | $6,600 | 10.46 | 1.58 |
| Ryan Nugent-Hopkins | EDM | $7,400 | 10.27 | 1.39 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connor Brown | EDM | $2,000 | 4.33 | 2.16 |
| Zach Hyman | EDM | $9,000 | 16.55 | 1.84 |
| Corey Perry | EDM | $2,200 | 4.02 | 1.83 |
| Dylan Holloway | EDM | $4,000 | 6.97 | 1.74 |
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Defenseman
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evan Bouchard | EDM | $8,600 | 16.51 | 1.92 |
| Mattias Ekholm | EDM | $7,000 | 13.06 | 1.87 |
| Quinn Hughes | VAN | $8,000 | 10.82 | 1.35 |
| Darnell Nurse | EDM | $6,200 | 10.67 | 1.72 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brett Kulak | EDM | $2,600 | 6.60 | 2.54 |
| Vincent Desharnais | EDM | $2,800 | 5.88 | 2.10 |
| Evan Bouchard | EDM | $8,600 | 16.51 | 1.92 |
| Mattias Ekholm | EDM | $7,000 | 13.06 | 1.87 |
Goalie
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arturs Silovs | VAN | $9,600 | 12.56 | 1.31 |
| Stuart Skinner | EDM | $10,000 | 10.83 | 1.08 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arturs Silovs | VAN | $9,600 | 12.56 | 1.31 |
| Stuart Skinner | EDM | $10,000 | 10.83 | 1.08 |
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.