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 | $9,000 | 22.07 | 2.45 |
| Auston Matthews | TOR | $8,800 | 19.39 | 2.20 |
| Leon Draisaitl | EDM | $7,700 | 18.32 | 2.38 |
| Sidney Crosby | PIT | $7,500 | 18.01 | 2.40 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tim Stuetzle | OTT | $4,600 | 15.56 | 3.38 |
| William Karlsson | VGK | $2,900 | 8.87 | 3.06 |
| Paul Stastny | CAR | $2,600 | 7.85 | 3.02 |
| Jeff Carter | PIT | $3,600 | 10.54 | 2.93 |
Wing
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brady Tkachuk | OTT | $7,100 | 20.42 | 2.88 |
| Evander Kane | EDM | $6,900 | 17.38 | 2.52 |
| Zach Hyman | EDM | $5,200 | 15.87 | 3.05 |
| Alex DeBrincat | OTT | $6,300 | 14.83 | 2.35 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mathieu Joseph | OTT | $2,500 | 8.59 | 3.43 |
| Danton Heinen | PIT | $3,200 | 9.84 | 3.08 |
| Zach Hyman | EDM | $5,200 | 15.87 | 3.05 |
| Ondrej Palat | NJ | $3,700 | 11.15 | 3.01 |
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Defenseman
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Faulk | STL | $5,300 | 14.44 | 2.72 |
| John Carlson | WAS | $7,100 | 13.84 | 1.95 |
| Kris Letang | PIT | $6,000 | 12.71 | 2.12 |
| Jeff Petry | PIT | $4,600 | 12.48 | 2.71 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calvin de Haan | CAR | $2,600 | 7.97 | 3.07 |
| Erik Brannstrom | OTT | $2,800 | 8.04 | 2.87 |
| Brayden McNabb | VGK | $3,400 | 9.63 | 2.83 |
| Shea Theodore | VGK | $4,500 | 12.37 | 2.75 |
Goalie
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ilya Samsonov | TOR | $7,800 | 13.69 | 1.75 |
| Thomas Greiss | STL | $7,700 | 13.14 | 1.71 |
| Charlie Lindgren | WAS | $7,200 | 13.06 | 1.81 |
| Scott Wedgewood | DAL | $8,000 | 12.88 | 1.61 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlie Lindgren | WAS | $7,200 | 13.06 | 1.81 |
| Ilya Samsonov | TOR | $7,800 | 13.69 | 1.75 |
| Thomas Greiss | STL | $7,700 | 13.14 | 1.71 |
| Scott Wedgewood | DAL | $8,000 | 12.88 | 1.61 |
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.