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 | 26.37 | 2.75 |
| Tage Thompson | BUF | $8,700 | 24.53 | 2.82 |
| Jack Hughes | NJ | $7,700 | 18.63 | 2.42 |
| Jack Eichel | VGK | $7,800 | 17.97 | 2.30 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tomas Hertl | SJ | $5,300 | 15.35 | 2.90 |
| Tage Thompson | BUF | $8,700 | 24.53 | 2.82 |
| Sean Kuraly | CLS | $2,700 | 7.52 | 2.78 |
| Adam Lowry | WPG | $3,000 | 8.29 | 2.76 |
Wing
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Pastrnak | BOS | $8,800 | 21.36 | 2.43 |
| Leon Draisaitl | EDM | $8,700 | 20.53 | 2.36 |
| Kirill Kaprizov | MIN | $8,200 | 18.46 | 2.25 |
| Timo Meier | SJ | $7,800 | 18.02 | 2.31 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miles Wood | NJ | $2,700 | 10.06 | 3.72 |
| Fabian Zetterlund | NJ | $2,600 | 8.23 | 3.16 |
| Brock McGinn | PIT | $2,600 | 7.88 | 3.03 |
| Mason Shaw | MIN | $2,600 | 7.86 | 3.02 |
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Defenseman
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Carlson | WAS | $6,900 | 18.54 | 2.69 |
| Erik Karlsson | SJ | $8,000 | 16.68 | 2.09 |
| Rasmus Dahlin | BUF | $7,200 | 16.02 | 2.23 |
| Dougie Hamilton | NJ | $6,300 | 15.21 | 2.41 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robin Salo | NYI | $2,500 | 8.12 | 3.25 |
| Brett Kulak | EDM | $2,500 | 8.02 | 3.21 |
| Marc-Edouard Vlasic | SJ | $2,700 | 7.67 | 2.84 |
| Jon Merrill | MIN | $2,500 | 6.72 | 2.69 |
Goalie
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tristan Jarry | PIT | $7,900 | 18.33 | 2.32 |
| Vitek Vanecek | NJ | $8,100 | 15.33 | 1.89 |
| Alexandar Georgiev | COL | $7,200 | 14.69 | 2.04 |
| Stuart Skinner | EDM | $7,500 | 14.20 | 1.89 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tristan Jarry | PIT | $7,900 | 18.33 | 2.32 |
| Alexandar Georgiev | COL | $7,200 | 14.69 | 2.04 |
| Karel Vejmelka | ARI | $6,900 | 13.17 | 1.91 |
| Vitek Vanecek | NJ | $8,100 | 15.33 | 1.89 |
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.