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 | 24.03 | 2.50 |
| Tage Thompson | BUF | $8,600 | 23.84 | 2.77 |
| Auston Matthews | TOR | $9,100 | 22.49 | 2.47 |
| Mikko Rantanen | COL | $7,300 | 19.23 | 2.63 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adam Lowry | WPG | $3,100 | 9.29 | 3.00 |
| Sean Kuraly | CLS | $2,800 | 8.22 | 2.94 |
| Jordan Staal | CAR | $2,700 | 7.72 | 2.86 |
| Tage Thompson | BUF | $8,600 | 23.84 | 2.77 |
Wing
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Pastrnak | BOS | $9,000 | 21.48 | 2.39 |
| Jason Robertson | DAL | $8,900 | 19.32 | 2.17 |
| Leon Draisaitl | EDM | $8,500 | 18.75 | 2.21 |
| Alex Ovechkin | WAS | $8,000 | 18.51 | 2.31 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jordan Martinook | CAR | $2,800 | 9.13 | 3.26 |
| Miles Wood | NJ | $2,900 | 8.88 | 3.06 |
| Zac Dalpe | FLA | $2,500 | 7.40 | 2.96 |
| Nick Bonino | SJ | $2,900 | 8.39 | 2.89 |
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Defenseman
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roman Josi | NSH | $8,800 | 21.76 | 2.47 |
| John Carlson | WAS | $7,200 | 19.92 | 2.77 |
| Erik Karlsson | SJ | $7,800 | 18.37 | 2.36 |
| Cale Makar | COL | $7,300 | 16.28 | 2.23 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brett Kulak | EDM | $2,700 | 7.62 | 2.82 |
| Jonas Siegenthaler | NJ | $3,000 | 8.42 | 2.81 |
| John Carlson | WAS | $7,200 | 19.92 | 2.77 |
| Scott Harrington | SJ | $2,500 | 6.70 | 2.68 |
Goalie
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linus Ullmark | BOS | $8,200 | 22.80 | 2.78 |
| Connor Hellebuyck | WPG | $7,800 | 18.39 | 2.36 |
| Ilya Samsonov | TOR | $8,400 | 17.65 | 2.10 |
| Andrei Vasilevskiy | TB | $8,100 | 17.29 | 2.13 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linus Ullmark | BOS | $8,200 | 22.80 | 2.78 |
| Connor Hellebuyck | WPG | $7,800 | 18.39 | 2.36 |
| Andrei Vasilevskiy | TB | $8,100 | 17.29 | 2.13 |
| Ilya Samsonov | TOR | $8,400 | 17.65 | 2.10 |
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.