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 | $9,400 | 22.47 | 2.39 |
| Auston Matthews | TOR | $8,700 | 20.26 | 2.33 |
| Tage Thompson | BUF | $8,400 | 19.37 | 2.31 |
| Dylan Larkin | DET | $7,000 | 17.39 | 2.48 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrew Copp | DET | $2,900 | 7.34 | 2.53 |
| John Tavares | TOR | $6,100 | 15.37 | 2.52 |
| Dylan Cozens | BUF | $4,300 | 10.77 | 2.51 |
| Dylan Larkin | DET | $7,000 | 17.39 | 2.48 |
Wing
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brady Tkachuk | OTT | $8,100 | 19.08 | 2.36 |
| Leon Draisaitl | EDM | $8,200 | 18.95 | 2.31 |
| Timo Meier | SJ | $8,000 | 18.76 | 2.34 |
| Dominik Kubalik | DET | $6,200 | 14.77 | 2.38 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alexander Barabanov | SJ | $3,300 | 8.93 | 2.71 |
| Tyler Bertuzzi | DET | $3,400 | 9.06 | 2.67 |
| Matt Nieto | SJ | $2,600 | 6.92 | 2.66 |
| Jack Quinn | BUF | $2,800 | 7.35 | 2.62 |
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Defenseman
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rasmus Dahlin | BUF | $7,600 | 17.27 | 2.27 |
| Erik Karlsson | SJ | $8,500 | 16.79 | 1.98 |
| Adam Fox | NYR | $5,900 | 13.14 | 2.23 |
| Filip Hronek | DET | $4,700 | 11.86 | 2.52 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brett Kulak | EDM | $2,700 | 6.99 | 2.59 |
| Timothy Liljegren | TOR | $2,800 | 7.15 | 2.55 |
| Jake Walman | DET | $2,700 | 6.82 | 2.53 |
| Filip Hronek | DET | $4,700 | 11.86 | 2.52 |
Goalie
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stuart Skinner | EDM | $8,300 | 13.58 | 1.64 |
| Cam Talbot | OTT | $7,600 | 10.87 | 1.43 |
| Alex Nedeljkovic | DET | $7,800 | 10.09 | 1.29 |
| Craig Anderson | BUF | $7,400 | 9.84 | 1.33 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stuart Skinner | EDM | $8,300 | 13.58 | 1.64 |
| Ilya Samsonov | TOR | $6,500 | 9.83 | 1.51 |
| Cam Talbot | OTT | $7,600 | 10.87 | 1.43 |
| Aaron Dell | SJ | $6,500 | 8.87 | 1.36 |
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.