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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leon Draisaitl | EDM | $7,700 | 20.36 | 2.64 |
| Nathan MacKinnon | COL | $10,000 | 20.33 | 2.03 |
| Connor McDavid | EDM | $9,700 | 20.06 | 2.07 |
| Elias Pettersson | VAN | $6,300 | 11.62 | 1.84 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leon Draisaitl | EDM | $7,700 | 20.36 | 2.64 |
| Adam Henrique | EDM | $3,000 | 7.28 | 2.43 |
| Sam Steel | DAL | $2,500 | 5.96 | 2.38 |
| Pius Suter | VAN | $3,500 | 8.20 | 2.34 |
Wing
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mikko Rantanen | COL | $8,800 | 19.17 | 2.18 |
| Mason Marchment | DAL | $5,200 | 13.61 | 2.62 |
| Matthew Tkachuk | FLA | $7,200 | 13.60 | 1.89 |
| Sam Reinhart | FLA | $7,800 | 13.16 | 1.69 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connor Brown | EDM | $2,500 | 7.56 | 3.02 |
| Aliaksei Protas | WSH | $3,600 | 10.45 | 2.90 |
| Jeff Skinner | EDM | $2,900 | 8.15 | 2.81 |
| Jamie Benn | DAL | $3,500 | 9.62 | 2.75 |
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Defenseman
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Darnell Nurse | EDM | $4,500 | 14.26 | 3.17 |
| Jakob Chychrun | WSH | $5,200 | 14.20 | 2.73 |
| Cale Makar | COL | $8,300 | 14.00 | 1.69 |
| John Carlson | WSH | $6,100 | 13.34 | 2.19 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Darnell Nurse | EDM | $4,500 | 14.26 | 3.17 |
| Esa Lindell | DAL | $3,200 | 9.87 | 3.08 |
| Brett Kulak | EDM | $2,900 | 8.30 | 2.86 |
| Samuel Girard | COL | $3,300 | 9.28 | 2.81 |
Goalie
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MacKenzie Blackwood | COL | $7,600 | 17.26 | 2.27 |
| Stuart Skinner | EDM | $8,000 | 16.51 | 2.06 |
| Jake Oettinger | DAL | $8,200 | 13.83 | 1.69 |
| Thatcher Demko | VAN | $7,800 | 11.05 | 1.42 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MacKenzie Blackwood | COL | $7,600 | 17.26 | 2.27 |
| Stuart Skinner | EDM | $8,000 | 16.51 | 2.06 |
| Jake Oettinger | DAL | $8,200 | 13.83 | 1.69 |
| Charlie Lindgren | WSH | $7,200 | 10.35 | 1.44 |
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.