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 | $9,200 | 24.21 | 2.63 |
| Leon Draisaitl | EDM | $7,900 | 20.20 | 2.56 |
| Sidney Crosby | PIT | $7,600 | 18.31 | 2.41 |
| Mika Zibanejad | NYR | $8,500 | 18.12 | 2.13 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Karlsson | VGK | $3,200 | 11.07 | 3.46 |
| Nicholas Paul | TB | $3,100 | 9.55 | 3.08 |
| Nicolas Roy | VGK | $2,500 | 7.06 | 2.82 |
| Mikael Backlund | CGY | $4,300 | 11.75 | 2.73 |
Wing
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Pastrnak | BOS | $9,000 | 22.41 | 2.49 |
| Kirill Kaprizov | MIN | $8,200 | 21.56 | 2.63 |
| Zach Hyman | EDM | $6,300 | 18.58 | 2.95 |
| Matthew Tkachuk | FLA | $8,000 | 18.49 | 2.31 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fabian Zetterlund | NJ | $3,400 | 10.91 | 3.21 |
| Reilly Smith | VGK | $4,200 | 12.72 | 3.03 |
| Chandler Stephenson | VGK | $3,700 | 11.05 | 2.99 |
| Phil Kessel | VGK | $2,900 | 8.62 | 2.97 |
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Defenseman
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roman Josi | NSH | $7,900 | 17.12 | 2.17 |
| Shea Theodore | VGK | $5,200 | 14.82 | 2.85 |
| Erik Karlsson | SJ | $6,000 | 14.29 | 2.38 |
| Noah Dobson | NYI | $6,700 | 13.75 | 2.05 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Irwin | WAS | $2,500 | 7.81 | 3.13 |
| John Marino | NJ | $2,500 | 7.19 | 2.88 |
| Ryan Lindgren | NYR | $2,900 | 8.30 | 2.86 |
| Shea Theodore | VGK | $5,200 | 14.82 | 2.85 |
Goalie
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spencer Knight | FLA | $8,500 | 19.32 | 2.27 |
| Igor Shesterkin | NYR | $8,300 | 17.03 | 2.05 |
| Andrei Vasilevskiy | TB | $8,100 | 15.48 | 1.91 |
| Ilya Sorokin | NYI | $8,100 | 15.37 | 1.90 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spencer Knight | FLA | $8,500 | 19.32 | 2.27 |
| Igor Shesterkin | NYR | $8,300 | 17.03 | 2.05 |
| Andrei Vasilevskiy | TB | $8,100 | 15.48 | 1.91 |
| Ilya Sorokin | NYI | $8,100 | 15.37 | 1.90 |
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.