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 | 23.20 | 2.52 |
| Nathan MacKinnon | COL | $9,400 | 21.73 | 2.31 |
| Jack Eichel | VGK | $7,800 | 19.74 | 2.53 |
| Jack Hughes | NJ | $7,500 | 19.59 | 2.61 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nicolas Roy | VGK | $2,700 | 7.57 | 2.80 |
| Michael McLeod | NJ | $2,500 | 6.99 | 2.80 |
| Trevor Lewis | CGY | $2,500 | 6.87 | 2.75 |
| Nicholas Paul | TB | $4,500 | 12.33 | 2.74 |
Wing
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kirill Kaprizov | MIN | $10,800 | 22.91 | 2.12 |
| David Pastrnak | BOS | $9,100 | 21.59 | 2.37 |
| Leon Draisaitl | EDM | $8,000 | 20.32 | 2.54 |
| Brady Tkachuk | OTT | $8,200 | 20.25 | 2.47 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jordan Martinook | CAR | $2,800 | 8.22 | 2.94 |
| Miles Wood | NJ | $3,400 | 9.96 | 2.93 |
| Nick Foligno | BOS | $2,700 | 7.34 | 2.72 |
| Phil Kessel | VGK | $2,500 | 6.77 | 2.71 |
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Defenseman
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Erik Karlsson | SJ | $8,300 | 16.12 | 1.94 |
| Jakob Chychrun | ARI | $6,800 | 15.95 | 2.35 |
| John Carlson | WAS | $7,200 | 15.78 | 2.19 |
| Cale Makar | COL | $7,900 | 14.55 | 1.84 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jon Merrill | MIN | $2,000 | 6.35 | 3.18 |
| Alex Goligoski | MIN | $2,000 | 5.91 | 2.95 |
| Brett Kulak | EDM | $2,700 | 7.37 | 2.73 |
| Nathan Beaulieu | ANH | $2,200 | 5.96 | 2.71 |
Goalie
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Akira Schmid | NJ | $8,300 | 21.06 | 2.54 |
| Tristan Jarry | PIT | $8,100 | 18.80 | 2.32 |
| Spencer Knight | FLA | $7,700 | 18.03 | 2.34 |
| Linus Ullmark | BOS | $8,000 | 17.78 | 2.22 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Akira Schmid | NJ | $8,300 | 21.06 | 2.54 |
| Spencer Knight | FLA | $7,700 | 18.03 | 2.34 |
| Tristan Jarry | PIT | $8,100 | 18.80 | 2.32 |
| Linus Ullmark | BOS | $8,000 | 17.78 | 2.22 |
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.