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 | $9,600 | 21.03 | 2.19 |
| Nathan MacKinnon | COL | $9,300 | 20.01 | 2.15 |
| Jack Eichel | VGK | $8,200 | 19.68 | 2.40 |
| Auston Matthews | TOR | $9,200 | 18.15 | 1.97 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jamie Benn | DAL | $4,400 | 13.75 | 3.13 |
| Tyler Seguin | DAL | $3,300 | 9.82 | 2.98 |
| Roope Hintz | DAL | $5,800 | 15.48 | 2.67 |
| Sheldon Dries | VAN | $2,700 | 7.03 | 2.60 |
Wing
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Pastrnak | BOS | $9,400 | 20.31 | 2.16 |
| Nikita Kucherov | TB | $8,400 | 20.19 | 2.40 |
| Jason Robertson | DAL | $7,700 | 18.39 | 2.39 |
| Steven Stamkos | TB | $7,600 | 17.80 | 2.34 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ty Dellandrea | DAL | $2,500 | 7.39 | 2.96 |
| Joe Pavelski | DAL | $5,100 | 14.72 | 2.89 |
| Alex Killorn | TB | $3,200 | 9.24 | 2.89 |
| William Carrier | VGK | $2,600 | 7.17 | 2.76 |
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Defenseman
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roman Josi | NSH | $7,500 | 21.38 | 2.85 |
| Erik Karlsson | SJ | $8,300 | 20.66 | 2.49 |
| Alex Pietrangelo | VGK | $7,300 | 15.77 | 2.16 |
| Cale Makar | COL | $7,900 | 15.46 | 1.96 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jani Hakanpaa | DAL | $2,500 | 7.39 | 2.96 |
| Roman Josi | NSH | $7,500 | 21.38 | 2.85 |
| Esa Lindell | DAL | $3,100 | 8.73 | 2.82 |
| John Marino | NJ | $2,900 | 7.85 | 2.71 |
Goalie
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Oettinger | DAL | $7,600 | 18.40 | 2.42 |
| Andrei Vasilevskiy | TB | $7,900 | 17.28 | 2.19 |
| Juuse Saros | NSH | $8,500 | 15.74 | 1.85 |
| Jordan Binnington | STL | $8,400 | 15.23 | 1.81 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Oettinger | DAL | $7,600 | 18.40 | 2.42 |
| Andrei Vasilevskiy | TB | $7,900 | 17.28 | 2.19 |
| Carter Hart | PHI | $7,100 | 13.63 | 1.92 |
| Juuse Saros | NSH | $8,500 | 15.74 | 1.85 |
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.