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 | $10,500 | 33.02 | 3.14 |
| Leon Draisaitl | EDM | $10,200 | 28.91 | 2.83 |
| Nathan MacKinnon | COL | $10,100 | 25.96 | 2.57 |
| Auston Matthews | TOR | $9,800 | 23.38 | 2.39 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connor McDavid | EDM | $10,500 | 33.02 | 3.14 |
| Tim Stuetzle | OTT | $5,900 | 17.94 | 3.04 |
| Brock Nelson | NYI | $6,300 | 18.83 | 2.99 |
| Bo Horvat | VAN | $7,600 | 22.19 | 2.92 |
Wing
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Pastrnak | BOS | $10,500 | 25.17 | 2.40 |
| Jake Guentzel | PIT | $8,400 | 23.86 | 2.84 |
| Zach Hyman | EDM | $8,100 | 23.41 | 2.89 |
| Brady Tkachuk | OTT | $9,700 | 22.46 | 2.32 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dylan Guenther | ARI | $3,000 | 9.98 | 3.33 |
| Conor Garland | VAN | $4,600 | 13.69 | 2.98 |
| Josh Bailey | NYI | $3,800 | 11.12 | 2.93 |
| Zach Hyman | EDM | $8,100 | 23.41 | 2.89 |
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Defenseman
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Erik Karlsson | SJ | $7,400 | 25.09 | 3.39 |
| Cale Makar | COL | $7,100 | 22.60 | 3.18 |
| Quinn Hughes | VAN | $6,900 | 20.52 | 2.97 |
| Roman Josi | NSH | $7,300 | 19.48 | 2.67 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Erik Karlsson | SJ | $7,400 | 25.09 | 3.39 |
| Cale Makar | COL | $7,100 | 22.60 | 3.18 |
| Quinn Hughes | VAN | $6,900 | 20.52 | 2.97 |
| Nick Blankenburg | CBJ | $3,900 | 11.48 | 2.94 |
Goalie
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connor Hellebuyck | WPG | $8,400 | 28.70 | 3.42 |
| Brian Elliott | TB | $8,500 | 24.20 | 2.85 |
| Adin Hill | VGK | $8,600 | 24.19 | 2.81 |
| Alexandar Georgiev | COL | $8,600 | 21.44 | 2.49 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connor Hellebuyck | WPG | $8,400 | 28.70 | 3.42 |
| Brian Elliott | TB | $8,500 | 24.20 | 2.85 |
| Adin Hill | VGK | $8,600 | 24.19 | 2.81 |
| Cam Talbot | OTT | $7,300 | 19.16 | 2.62 |
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.