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 | 25.14 | 2.73 |
| Tage Thompson | BUF | $8,700 | 22.78 | 2.62 |
| Auston Matthews | TOR | $9,000 | 22.08 | 2.45 |
| Mikko Rantanen | COL | $7,600 | 19.23 | 2.53 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yanni Gourde | SEA | $2,700 | 8.17 | 3.02 |
| Connor McDavid | EDM | $9,200 | 25.14 | 2.73 |
| Adam Lowry | WPG | $3,300 | 8.91 | 2.70 |
| Sean Kuraly | CLS | $3,000 | 7.96 | 2.65 |
Wing
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Pastrnak | BOS | $8,700 | 21.15 | 2.43 |
| Leon Draisaitl | EDM | $8,400 | 20.12 | 2.39 |
| Jason Robertson | DAL | $8,300 | 19.94 | 2.40 |
| Nikita Kucherov | TB | $8,100 | 19.04 | 2.35 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Mantha | WAS | $2,500 | 8.47 | 3.39 |
| Alexander Kerfoot | TOR | $2,500 | 7.69 | 3.07 |
| Jordan Martinook | CAR | $2,800 | 8.48 | 3.03 |
| Daniel Sprong | SEA | $2,600 | 7.82 | 3.01 |
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Defenseman
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roman Josi | NSH | $8,500 | 20.66 | 2.43 |
| John Carlson | WAS | $7,000 | 16.86 | 2.41 |
| Cale Makar | COL | $7,500 | 15.98 | 2.13 |
| Rasmus Dahlin | BUF | $7,400 | 15.12 | 2.04 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jordan Gross | NSH | $3,400 | 9.65 | 2.84 |
| Jonas Siegenthaler | NJ | $3,300 | 9.16 | 2.77 |
| Erik Cernak | TB | $3,100 | 8.41 | 2.71 |
| Brett Kulak | EDM | $2,800 | 7.58 | 2.71 |
Goalie
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linus Ullmark | BOS | $8,400 | 18.41 | 2.19 |
| Connor Hellebuyck | WPG | $8,100 | 18.26 | 2.25 |
| Brian Elliott | TB | $8,300 | 16.40 | 1.98 |
| Alexandar Georgiev | COL | $8,200 | 16.36 | 1.99 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connor Hellebuyck | WPG | $8,100 | 18.26 | 2.25 |
| Linus Ullmark | BOS | $8,400 | 18.41 | 2.19 |
| Matt Murray | TOR | $7,800 | 15.91 | 2.04 |
| Alexandar Georgiev | COL | $8,200 | 16.36 | 1.99 |
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.