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 | 22.51 | 2.37 |
| Nathan MacKinnon | COL | $8,300 | 21.76 | 2.62 |
| Auston Matthews | TOR | $8,700 | 20.90 | 2.40 |
| Leon Draisaitl | EDM | $8,000 | 19.58 | 2.45 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nicholas Paul | TB | $2,800 | 9.61 | 3.43 |
| Mikael Backlund | CGY | $3,800 | 10.86 | 2.86 |
| Nazem Kadri | CGY | $6,600 | 18.46 | 2.80 |
| Frederick Gaudreau | MIN | $3,200 | 8.97 | 2.80 |
Wing
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kirill Kaprizov | MIN | $8,000 | 20.94 | 2.62 |
| Steven Stamkos | TB | $7,500 | 18.40 | 2.45 |
| Matthew Tkachuk | FLA | $7,800 | 17.60 | 2.26 |
| Zach Hyman | EDM | $6,000 | 17.11 | 2.85 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Tanev | SEA | $2,500 | 8.29 | 3.31 |
| Owen Tippett | PHI | $2,500 | 7.72 | 3.09 |
| Josh Bailey | NYI | $2,600 | 8.03 | 3.09 |
| Joel Armia | MON | $2,500 | 7.64 | 3.05 |
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Defenseman
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roman Josi | NSH | $7,800 | 18.68 | 2.39 |
| Cale Makar | COL | $7,400 | 16.70 | 2.26 |
| Rasmus Dahlin | BUF | $7,800 | 15.13 | 1.94 |
| Ivan Provorov | PHI | $6,300 | 14.76 | 2.34 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonas Brodin | MIN | $2,700 | 8.20 | 3.04 |
| Ryan McDonagh | NSH | $3,100 | 9.21 | 2.97 |
| Marcus Pettersson | PIT | $3,000 | 8.56 | 2.85 |
| Alexander Edler | LA | $2,500 | 7.10 | 2.84 |
Goalie
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Oettinger | DAL | $7,900 | 27.71 | 3.51 |
| Jordan Binnington | STL | $8,500 | 17.82 | 2.10 |
| Stuart Skinner | EDM | $7,500 | 17.71 | 2.36 |
| Alexandar Georgiev | COL | $8,100 | 16.70 | 2.06 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Oettinger | DAL | $7,900 | 27.71 | 3.51 |
| Stuart Skinner | EDM | $7,500 | 17.71 | 2.36 |
| Carter Hart | PHI | $7,000 | 15.14 | 2.16 |
| Jordan Binnington | STL | $8,500 | 17.82 | 2.10 |
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.