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 | $9,600 | 17.81 | 1.86 |
| Leon Draisaitl | EDM | $8,400 | 16.34 | 1.95 |
| Wyatt Johnston | DAL | $6,000 | 14.31 | 2.39 |
| Vincent Trocheck | NYR | $6,700 | 14.14 | 2.11 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barclay Goodrow | NYR | $2,900 | 7.74 | 2.67 |
| Wyatt Johnston | DAL | $6,000 | 14.31 | 2.39 |
| Sam Bennett | FLA | $5,000 | 11.48 | 2.30 |
| Aleksander Barkov | FLA | $6,500 | 14.00 | 2.15 |
Wing
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sam Reinhart | FLA | $6,800 | 17.95 | 2.64 |
| Zach Hyman | EDM | $7,400 | 17.07 | 2.31 |
| Matthew Tkachuk | FLA | $7,300 | 16.43 | 2.25 |
| Carter Verhaeghe | FLA | $6,700 | 16.20 | 2.42 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sam Reinhart | FLA | $6,800 | 17.95 | 2.64 |
| Jamie Benn | DAL | $4,600 | 11.33 | 2.46 |
| Alexis Lafreniere | NYR | $5,100 | 12.37 | 2.43 |
| Carter Verhaeghe | FLA | $6,700 | 16.20 | 2.42 |
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Defenseman
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evan Bouchard | EDM | $6,700 | 16.77 | 2.50 |
| Miro Heiskanen | DAL | $5,700 | 14.69 | 2.58 |
| Jacob Trouba | NYR | $5,100 | 11.62 | 2.28 |
| Adam Fox | NYR | $5,200 | 11.23 | 2.16 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brett Kulak | EDM | $2,800 | 7.70 | 2.75 |
| Philip Broberg | EDM | $2,500 | 6.59 | 2.63 |
| Miro Heiskanen | DAL | $5,700 | 14.69 | 2.58 |
| Evan Bouchard | EDM | $6,700 | 16.77 | 2.50 |
Goalie
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Igor Shesterkin | NYR | $8,300 | 15.62 | 1.88 |
| Sergei Bobrovsky | FLA | $8,100 | 15.60 | 1.93 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sergei Bobrovsky | FLA | $8,100 | 15.60 | 1.93 |
| Igor Shesterkin | NYR | $8,300 | 15.62 | 1.88 |
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.