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 | $10,400 | 33.11 | 3.18 |
| Leon Draisaitl | EDM | $10,000 | 27.91 | 2.79 |
| Auston Matthews | TOR | $9,900 | 24.14 | 2.44 |
| Sidney Crosby | PIT | $9,400 | 23.56 | 2.51 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shane Pinto | OTT | $4,200 | 15.57 | 3.71 |
| Tim Stuetzle | OTT | $6,100 | 20.22 | 3.32 |
| Patrice Bergeron | BOS | $7,100 | 23.16 | 3.26 |
| Connor McDavid | EDM | $10,400 | 33.11 | 3.18 |
Wing
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Pastrnak | BOS | $9,600 | 25.36 | 2.64 |
| Steven Stamkos | TB | $9,800 | 24.98 | 2.55 |
| Kirill Kaprizov | MIN | $9,500 | 24.35 | 2.56 |
| Brady Tkachuk | OTT | $8,800 | 23.74 | 2.70 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mathieu Joseph | OTT | $3,700 | 14.48 | 3.91 |
| Ilya Mikheyev | VAN | $4,000 | 13.15 | 3.29 |
| Conor Garland | VAN | $4,800 | 15.37 | 3.20 |
| JJ Peterka | BUF | $3,800 | 11.92 | 3.14 |
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Defenseman
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cale Makar | COL | $7,500 | 19.80 | 2.64 |
| Rasmus Dahlin | BUF | $6,700 | 17.55 | 2.62 |
| Roman Josi | NSH | $7,300 | 17.48 | 2.39 |
| Victor Hedman | TB | $7,200 | 17.05 | 2.37 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Roy | LA | $4,400 | 13.13 | 2.98 |
| Shayne Gostisbehere | ARI | $5,200 | 15.02 | 2.89 |
| Shea Theodore | VGK | $5,800 | 16.66 | 2.87 |
| Calen Addison | MIN | $4,600 | 13.14 | 2.86 |
Goalie
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Oettinger | DAL | $7,900 | 25.84 | 3.27 |
| Linus Ullmark | BOS | $8,400 | 24.89 | 2.96 |
| Anton Forsberg | OTT | $7,600 | 22.34 | 2.94 |
| Brian Elliott | TB | $8,300 | 22.13 | 2.67 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Oettinger | DAL | $7,900 | 25.84 | 3.27 |
| Linus Ullmark | BOS | $8,400 | 24.89 | 2.96 |
| Anton Forsberg | OTT | $7,600 | 22.34 | 2.94 |
| Brian Elliott | TB | $8,300 | 22.13 | 2.67 |
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.