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 | $8,800 | 26.85 | 3.05 |
| Leon Draisaitl | EDM | $7,500 | 21.60 | 2.88 |
| Auston Matthews | TOR | $8,800 | 21.06 | 2.39 |
| Steven Stamkos | TB | $7,800 | 20.89 | 2.68 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tim Stuetzle | OTT | $4,500 | 16.45 | 3.66 |
| Shane Pinto | OTT | $3,500 | 12.02 | 3.43 |
| William Karlsson | VGK | $2,900 | 9.23 | 3.18 |
| Jack Roslovic | CLS | $2,700 | 8.58 | 3.18 |
Wing
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Pastrnak | BOS | $8,700 | 22.38 | 2.57 |
| Kirill Kaprizov | MIN | $8,000 | 20.17 | 2.52 |
| Brady Tkachuk | OTT | $6,700 | 19.58 | 2.92 |
| Evander Kane | EDM | $7,000 | 18.61 | 2.66 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mathieu Joseph | OTT | $2,500 | 11.51 | 4.60 |
| Ondrej Palat | NJ | $3,400 | 13.23 | 3.89 |
| Yegor Sharangovich | NJ | $3,000 | 10.41 | 3.47 |
| Ryan Nugent-Hopkins | EDM | $4,200 | 14.40 | 3.43 |
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Defenseman
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roman Josi | NSH | $7,500 | 16.52 | 2.20 |
| Cale Makar | COL | $7,800 | 16.43 | 2.11 |
| Ivan Provorov | PHI | $5,900 | 14.71 | 2.49 |
| Victor Hedman | TB | $7,200 | 14.36 | 1.99 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alexander Edler | LA | $2,500 | 8.03 | 3.21 |
| Erik Brannstrom | OTT | $2,500 | 8.00 | 3.20 |
| Brayden McNabb | VGK | $3,100 | 9.63 | 3.11 |
| Dante Fabbro | NSH | $2,500 | 7.69 | 3.08 |
Goalie
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Oettinger | DAL | $8,000 | 20.82 | 2.60 |
| Linus Ullmark | BOS | $7,800 | 18.82 | 2.41 |
| Anton Forsberg | OTT | $8,300 | 17.89 | 2.15 |
| Tristan Jarry | PIT | $8,400 | 15.81 | 1.88 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Oettinger | DAL | $8,000 | 20.82 | 2.60 |
| Linus Ullmark | BOS | $7,800 | 18.82 | 2.41 |
| Anton Forsberg | OTT | $8,300 | 17.89 | 2.15 |
| Ilya Sorokin | NYI | $7,200 | 14.11 | 1.96 |
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.