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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auston Matthews | TOR | $8,400 | 24.76 | 2.95 |
| Connor McDavid | EDM | $7,900 | 23.53 | 2.98 |
| Nathan MacKinnon | COL | $8,200 | 23.44 | 2.86 |
| Leon Draisaitl | EDM | $7,300 | 18.85 | 2.58 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Derek Grant | ANH | $2,600 | 8.94 | 3.44 |
| Connor McDavid | EDM | $7,900 | 23.53 | 2.98 |
| Auston Matthews | TOR | $8,400 | 24.76 | 2.95 |
| Elias Pettersson | VAN | $6,000 | 17.35 | 2.89 |
Wing
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evander Kane | EDM | $7,200 | 20.44 | 2.84 |
| Mitchell Marner | TOR | $6,900 | 17.24 | 2.50 |
| David Pastrnak | BOS | $7,300 | 16.80 | 2.30 |
| Zach Hyman | EDM | $5,900 | 16.64 | 2.82 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Troy Terry | ANH | $3,700 | 13.39 | 3.62 |
| Paul Stastny | CAR | $3,200 | 9.86 | 3.08 |
| Garnet Hathaway | WAS | $2,500 | 7.69 | 3.08 |
| Gustav Nyquist | CLS | $3,100 | 9.03 | 2.91 |
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Defenseman
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cale Makar | COL | $7,800 | 21.68 | 2.78 |
| John Carlson | WAS | $7,200 | 14.75 | 2.05 |
| Morgan Rielly | TOR | $6,800 | 14.01 | 2.06 |
| Brent Burns | CAR | $5,900 | 12.51 | 2.12 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Schultz | SEA | $2,600 | 8.01 | 3.08 |
| Kevin Shattenkirk | ANH | $3,300 | 9.50 | 2.88 |
| Calvin de Haan | CAR | $3,000 | 8.61 | 2.87 |
| Brett Kulak | EDM | $2,600 | 7.46 | 2.87 |
Goalie
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frederik Andersen | CAR | $8,400 | 15.14 | 1.80 |
| Jack Campbell | EDM | $8,000 | 14.13 | 1.77 |
| Matt Murray | TOR | $8,500 | 12.42 | 1.46 |
| Darcy Kuemper | WAS | $7,900 | 12.31 | 1.56 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frederik Andersen | CAR | $8,400 | 15.14 | 1.80 |
| Jack Campbell | EDM | $8,000 | 14.13 | 1.77 |
| John Gibson | ANH | $7,600 | 11.90 | 1.57 |
| Darcy Kuemper | WAS | $7,900 | 12.31 | 1.56 |
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.