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 | $9,500 | 22.47 | 2.37 |
| Leon Draisaitl | EDM | $8,200 | 20.46 | 2.50 |
| Auston Matthews | TOR | $8,500 | 20.14 | 2.37 |
| Patrice Bergeron | BOS | $7,000 | 20.13 | 2.88 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anze Kopitar | LA | $4,300 | 13.42 | 3.12 |
| Phillip Danault | LA | $3,500 | 10.57 | 3.02 |
| Wyatt Johnston | DAL | $2,500 | 7.52 | 3.01 |
| Bo Horvat | VAN | $5,500 | 16.08 | 2.92 |
Wing
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Pastrnak | BOS | $8,700 | 22.37 | 2.57 |
| Kirill Kaprizov | MIN | $8,100 | 20.35 | 2.51 |
| Zach Hyman | EDM | $5,700 | 18.35 | 3.22 |
| Brady Tkachuk | OTT | $7,600 | 18.10 | 2.38 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zach Hyman | EDM | $5,700 | 18.35 | 3.22 |
| Trevor Moore | LA | $3,300 | 10.41 | 3.15 |
| Owen Tippett | PHI | $2,500 | 7.88 | 3.15 |
| Jared McCann | SEA | $3,500 | 10.94 | 3.12 |
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Defenseman
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roman Josi | NSH | $7,700 | 16.78 | 2.18 |
| Rasmus Dahlin | BUF | $7,500 | 15.42 | 2.06 |
| Ivan Provorov | PHI | $6,400 | 15.35 | 2.40 |
| John Carlson | WAS | $7,400 | 13.72 | 1.85 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alexander Edler | LA | $2,500 | 8.14 | 3.25 |
| Sean Durzi | LA | $3,700 | 11.21 | 3.03 |
| Arber Xhekaj | MON | $2,800 | 8.31 | 2.97 |
| Nick Seeler | PHI | $2,500 | 7.38 | 2.95 |
Goalie
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Oettinger | DAL | $8,000 | 17.81 | 2.23 |
| Eric Comrie | BUF | $8,200 | 14.69 | 1.79 |
| Jonathan Quick | LA | $7,900 | 13.46 | 1.70 |
| Sergei Bobrovsky | FLA | $8,300 | 13.35 | 1.61 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Oettinger | DAL | $8,000 | 17.81 | 2.23 |
| Eric Comrie | BUF | $8,200 | 14.69 | 1.79 |
| Jonathan Quick | LA | $7,900 | 13.46 | 1.70 |
| Marc-Andre Fleury | MIN | $7,700 | 12.86 | 1.67 |
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.