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 | $9,400 | 19.37 | 2.06 |
| Leon Draisaitl | EDM | $8,400 | 17.27 | 2.06 |
| Vincent Trocheck | NYR | $6,600 | 15.04 | 2.28 |
| Wyatt Johnston | DAL | $6,100 | 13.49 | 2.21 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barclay Goodrow | NYR | $2,800 | 8.07 | 2.88 |
| Vincent Trocheck | NYR | $6,600 | 15.04 | 2.28 |
| Mika Zibanejad | NYR | $6,000 | 13.40 | 2.23 |
| Wyatt Johnston | DAL | $6,100 | 13.49 | 2.21 |
Wing
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zach Hyman | EDM | $7,300 | 19.24 | 2.64 |
| Sam Reinhart | FLA | $6,800 | 16.57 | 2.44 |
| Matthew Tkachuk | FLA | $7,400 | 16.27 | 2.20 |
| Carter Verhaeghe | FLA | $6,500 | 16.15 | 2.48 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zach Hyman | EDM | $7,300 | 19.24 | 2.64 |
| Dylan Holloway | EDM | $3,100 | 7.99 | 2.58 |
| Carter Verhaeghe | FLA | $6,500 | 16.15 | 2.48 |
| Sam Reinhart | FLA | $6,800 | 16.57 | 2.44 |
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Defenseman
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evan Bouchard | EDM | $6,600 | 17.61 | 2.67 |
| Miro Heiskanen | DAL | $5,800 | 14.37 | 2.48 |
| Adam Fox | NYR | $5,300 | 12.02 | 2.27 |
| Jacob Trouba | NYR | $5,100 | 11.50 | 2.25 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gustav Forsling | FLA | $4,100 | 11.12 | 2.71 |
| Brett Kulak | EDM | $2,700 | 7.27 | 2.69 |
| Evan Bouchard | EDM | $6,600 | 17.61 | 2.67 |
| Miro Heiskanen | DAL | $5,800 | 14.37 | 2.48 |
Goalie
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Oettinger | DAL | $8,000 | 14.32 | 1.79 |
| Stuart Skinner | EDM | $7,800 | 9.73 | 1.25 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Oettinger | DAL | $8,000 | 14.32 | 1.79 |
| Stuart Skinner | EDM | $7,800 | 9.73 | 1.25 |
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.