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 | 27.71 | 2.74 |
| Leon Draisaitl | EDM | $10,000 | 25.33 | 2.53 |
| Nathan MacKinnon | COL | $9,900 | 24.09 | 2.43 |
| Auston Matthews | TOR | $9,300 | 23.86 | 2.57 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joel Eriksson Ek | MIN | $5,700 | 16.50 | 2.89 |
| Tage Thompson | BUF | $5,500 | 15.68 | 2.85 |
| Tim Stuetzle | OTT | $6,000 | 16.96 | 2.83 |
| Nazem Kadri | CGY | $7,800 | 21.72 | 2.78 |
Wing
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kirill Kaprizov | MIN | $9,800 | 25.31 | 2.58 |
| Matthew Tkachuk | FLA | $9,600 | 20.48 | 2.13 |
| Zach Hyman | EDM | $7,400 | 20.44 | 2.76 |
| Brady Tkachuk | OTT | $9,700 | 20.34 | 2.10 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeff Skinner | BUF | $4,900 | 15.61 | 3.19 |
| Matt Duchene | NSH | $6,200 | 18.93 | 3.05 |
| Rickard Rakell | PIT | $4,800 | 14.26 | 2.97 |
| Filip Forsberg | NSH | $6,800 | 19.89 | 2.93 |
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Defenseman
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cale Makar | COL | $7,300 | 20.46 | 2.80 |
| Roman Josi | NSH | $7,400 | 19.75 | 2.67 |
| Rasmus Dahlin | BUF | $7,500 | 18.94 | 2.52 |
| Justin Faulk | STL | $6,900 | 17.22 | 2.49 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colton Parayko | STL | $3,600 | 10.99 | 3.05 |
| Thomas Chabot | OTT | $5,700 | 16.30 | 2.86 |
| Jeff Petry | PIT | $5,500 | 15.49 | 2.82 |
| Cale Makar | COL | $7,300 | 20.46 | 2.80 |
Goalie
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Oettinger | DAL | $7,900 | 35.49 | 4.49 |
| Jordan Binnington | STL | $8,900 | 23.98 | 2.69 |
| Alexandar Georgiev | COL | $8,100 | 21.08 | 2.60 |
| Stuart Skinner | EDM | $7,400 | 19.85 | 2.68 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Oettinger | DAL | $7,900 | 35.49 | 4.49 |
| Carter Hart | PHI | $6,900 | 18.90 | 2.74 |
| Jordan Binnington | STL | $8,900 | 23.98 | 2.69 |
| Stuart Skinner | EDM | $7,400 | 19.85 | 2.68 |
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.