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 | $10,100 | 27.72 | 2.74 |
| Leon Draisaitl | EDM | $10,200 | 26.41 | 2.59 |
| Auston Matthews | TOR | $9,000 | 23.14 | 2.57 |
| Patrice Bergeron | BOS | $8,400 | 23.10 | 2.75 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tim Stuetzle | OTT | $6,100 | 18.23 | 2.99 |
| Tage Thompson | BUF | $5,500 | 16.42 | 2.99 |
| Ryan O’Reilly | STL | $4,300 | 12.53 | 2.91 |
| Phillip Danault | LA | $4,600 | 13.32 | 2.89 |
Wing
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Pastrnak | BOS | $10,400 | 25.63 | 2.46 |
| Kirill Kaprizov | MIN | $9,700 | 24.44 | 2.52 |
| Brady Tkachuk | OTT | $9,900 | 22.48 | 2.27 |
| Zach Hyman | EDM | $7,100 | 21.85 | 3.08 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zach Hyman | EDM | $7,100 | 21.85 | 3.08 |
| Jeff Skinner | BUF | $4,900 | 15.11 | 3.08 |
| Adrian Kempe | LA | $5,500 | 16.86 | 3.07 |
| Brad Marchand | BOS | $6,900 | 20.65 | 2.99 |
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Defenseman
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rasmus Dahlin | BUF | $7,500 | 19.35 | 2.58 |
| Roman Josi | NSH | $7,100 | 17.49 | 2.46 |
| Ivan Provorov | PHI | $6,300 | 17.03 | 2.70 |
| John Carlson | WSH | $7,200 | 16.29 | 2.26 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Roy | LA | $4,700 | 12.83 | 2.73 |
| Ivan Provorov | PHI | $6,300 | 17.03 | 2.70 |
| Vince Dunn | SEA | $4,300 | 11.45 | 2.66 |
| Calen Addison | MIN | $4,700 | 12.39 | 2.64 |
Goalie
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Oettinger | DAL | $8,500 | 22.37 | 2.63 |
| Eric Comrie | BUF | $8,000 | 18.66 | 2.33 |
| Jonathan Quick | LA | $7,000 | 17.51 | 2.50 |
| Jack Campbell | EDM | $7,300 | 17.21 | 2.36 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Oettinger | DAL | $8,500 | 22.37 | 2.63 |
| Marc-Andre Fleury | MIN | $6,600 | 16.66 | 2.52 |
| Jonathan Quick | LA | $7,000 | 17.51 | 2.50 |
| Jack Campbell | EDM | $7,300 | 17.21 | 2.36 |
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.