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 | 16.20 | 1.42 |
| Aleksander Barkov | FLA | $8,200 | 14.09 | 1.72 |
| Leon Draisaitl | EDM | $9,400 | 12.56 | 1.34 |
| Sam Bennett | FLA | $7,400 | 11.09 | 1.50 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aleksander Barkov | FLA | $8,200 | 14.09 | 1.72 |
| Anton Lundell | FLA | $5,200 | 8.72 | 1.68 |
| Sam Bennett | FLA | $7,400 | 11.09 | 1.50 |
| Connor McDavid | EDM | $11,400 | 16.20 | 1.42 |
Wing
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sam Reinhart | FLA | $8,400 | 15.30 | 1.82 |
| Matthew Tkachuk | FLA | $9,200 | 13.17 | 1.43 |
| Carter Verhaeghe | FLA | $8,600 | 12.79 | 1.49 |
| Zach Hyman | EDM | $9,000 | 12.25 | 1.36 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sam Reinhart | FLA | $8,400 | 15.30 | 1.82 |
| Evan Rodrigues | FLA | $5,600 | 9.98 | 1.78 |
| Eetu Luostarinen | FLA | $3,800 | 6.32 | 1.66 |
| Connor Brown | EDM | $2,400 | 3.85 | 1.61 |
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Defenseman
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evan Bouchard | EDM | $8,000 | 13.70 | 1.71 |
| Gustav Forsling | FLA | $7,000 | 9.93 | 1.42 |
| Mattias Ekholm | EDM | $5,800 | 9.54 | 1.65 |
| Brandon Montour | FLA | $6,600 | 9.22 | 1.40 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philip Broberg | EDM | $3,400 | 6.91 | 2.03 |
| Evan Bouchard | EDM | $8,000 | 13.70 | 1.71 |
| Mattias Ekholm | EDM | $5,800 | 9.54 | 1.65 |
| Aaron Ekblad | FLA | $5,400 | 8.64 | 1.60 |
Goalie
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sergei Bobrovsky | FLA | $10,000 | 16.94 | 1.69 |
| Stuart Skinner | EDM | $9,600 | 10.10 | 1.05 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sergei Bobrovsky | FLA | $10,000 | 16.94 | 1.69 |
| Stuart Skinner | EDM | $9,600 | 10.10 | 1.05 |
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.