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 | 16.05 | 1.69 |
| Leon Draisaitl | EDM | $8,400 | 15.06 | 1.79 |
| Vincent Trocheck | NYR | $6,400 | 14.86 | 2.32 |
| Aleksander Barkov | FLA | $6,500 | 13.27 | 2.04 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barclay Goodrow | NYR | $2,900 | 8.12 | 2.80 |
| Vincent Trocheck | NYR | $6,400 | 14.86 | 2.32 |
| Sam Bennett | FLA | $4,700 | 10.88 | 2.31 |
| Mika Zibanejad | NYR | $5,900 | 12.68 | 2.15 |
Wing
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sam Reinhart | FLA | $7,000 | 17.01 | 2.43 |
| Zach Hyman | EDM | $7,100 | 15.64 | 2.20 |
| Matthew Tkachuk | FLA | $7,300 | 15.58 | 2.13 |
| Carter Verhaeghe | FLA | $6,500 | 15.36 | 2.36 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alexis Lafreniere | NYR | $5,100 | 13.00 | 2.55 |
| Sam Reinhart | FLA | $7,000 | 17.01 | 2.43 |
| Jamie Benn | DAL | $4,700 | 11.41 | 2.43 |
| Carter Verhaeghe | FLA | $6,500 | 15.36 | 2.36 |
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Defenseman
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miro Heiskanen | DAL | $5,700 | 14.84 | 2.60 |
| Evan Bouchard | EDM | $6,700 | 14.48 | 2.16 |
| Jacob Trouba | NYR | $5,000 | 12.21 | 2.44 |
| Adam Fox | NYR | $5,200 | 11.81 | 2.27 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miro Heiskanen | DAL | $5,700 | 14.84 | 2.60 |
| Gustav Forsling | FLA | $4,100 | 10.42 | 2.54 |
| Jacob Trouba | NYR | $5,000 | 12.21 | 2.44 |
| Esa Lindell | DAL | $3,800 | 9.29 | 2.44 |
Goalie
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Oettinger | DAL | $7,900 | 15.87 | 2.01 |
| Stuart Skinner | EDM | $7,700 | 8.05 | 1.04 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Oettinger | DAL | $7,900 | 15.87 | 2.01 |
| Stuart Skinner | EDM | $7,700 | 8.05 | 1.04 |
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.