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 | $9,900 | 26.11 | 2.64 |
| Leon Draisaitl | EDM | $8,500 | 22.15 | 2.61 |
| Nazem Kadri | CGY | $8,100 | 18.11 | 2.24 |
| Mika Zibanejad | NYR | $8,700 | 17.79 | 2.04 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yanni Gourde | SEA | $2,500 | 7.53 | 3.01 |
| Ryan O’Reilly | STL | $3,900 | 11.34 | 2.91 |
| Noah Gregor | SJ | $2,500 | 7.20 | 2.88 |
| William Karlsson | VGK | $3,500 | 9.83 | 2.81 |
Wing
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kirill Kaprizov | MIN | $8,700 | 22.41 | 2.58 |
| David Pastrnak | BOS | $8,900 | 22.01 | 2.47 |
| Evander Kane | EDM | $7,500 | 19.87 | 2.65 |
| Zach Hyman | EDM | $6,700 | 19.46 | 2.90 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fabian Zetterlund | NJ | $3,300 | 10.28 | 3.12 |
| William Carrier | VGK | $2,600 | 8.08 | 3.11 |
| Carl Grundstrom | LA | $2,500 | 7.62 | 3.05 |
| Jared McCann | SEA | $3,200 | 9.61 | 3.00 |
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Defenseman
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roman Josi | NSH | $8,500 | 17.86 | 2.10 |
| Erik Karlsson | SJ | $7,300 | 17.14 | 2.35 |
| Quinn Hughes | VAN | $5,400 | 14.76 | 2.73 |
| Justin Faulk | STL | $7,000 | 14.49 | 2.07 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Mahura | FLA | $2,500 | 7.55 | 3.02 |
| Matt Irwin | WAS | $2,600 | 7.68 | 2.95 |
| Colton Parayko | STL | $3,500 | 10.13 | 2.89 |
| Alexander Edler | LA | $2,500 | 7.05 | 2.82 |
Goalie
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spencer Martin | VAN | $8,000 | 22.11 | 2.76 |
| Connor Hellebuyck | WPG | $8,600 | 21.66 | 2.52 |
| Stuart Skinner | EDM | $8,100 | 16.72 | 2.06 |
| Darcy Kuemper | WAS | $7,600 | 16.56 | 2.18 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spencer Martin | VAN | $8,000 | 22.11 | 2.76 |
| Connor Hellebuyck | WPG | $8,600 | 21.66 | 2.52 |
| Darcy Kuemper | WAS | $7,600 | 16.56 | 2.18 |
| Igor Shesterkin | NYR | $7,700 | 16.46 | 2.14 |
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.