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 | $9,300 | 25.06 | 2.69 |
| Tage Thompson | BUF | $8,600 | 24.93 | 2.90 |
| Auston Matthews | TOR | $8,800 | 21.35 | 2.43 |
| Mikko Rantanen | COL | $7,600 | 19.47 | 2.56 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tage Thompson | BUF | $8,600 | 24.93 | 2.90 |
| Adam Lowry | WPG | $3,300 | 8.89 | 2.69 |
| Connor McDavid | EDM | $9,300 | 25.06 | 2.69 |
| Dylan Cozens | BUF | $6,000 | 16.08 | 2.68 |
Wing
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Pastrnak | BOS | $8,600 | 20.97 | 2.44 |
| Leon Draisaitl | EDM | $8,400 | 19.99 | 2.38 |
| Alex Ovechkin | WAS | $8,100 | 19.31 | 2.38 |
| Nikita Kucherov | TB | $8,200 | 19.18 | 2.34 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jordan Martinook | CAR | $2,700 | 8.08 | 2.99 |
| Alexander Kerfoot | TOR | $2,500 | 7.27 | 2.91 |
| Anthony Mantha | WAS | $2,700 | 7.82 | 2.90 |
| Morgan Barron | WPG | $2,800 | 7.95 | 2.84 |
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Defenseman
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roman Josi | NSH | $8,400 | 20.21 | 2.41 |
| Rasmus Dahlin | BUF | $7,200 | 17.28 | 2.40 |
| Cale Makar | COL | $7,600 | 15.86 | 2.09 |
| John Carlson | WAS | $7,000 | 15.62 | 2.23 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alexander Edler | LA | $2,700 | 8.03 | 2.97 |
| Braden Schneider | NYR | $2,600 | 7.64 | 2.94 |
| Scott Harrington | SJ | $2,800 | 8.06 | 2.88 |
| Erik Gudbranson | CLS | $2,800 | 7.86 | 2.81 |
Goalie
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connor Hellebuyck | WPG | $7,600 | 18.51 | 2.44 |
| Ilya Samsonov | TOR | $7,800 | 17.56 | 2.25 |
| Alexandar Georgiev | COL | $8,400 | 16.98 | 2.02 |
| Stuart Skinner | EDM | $8,400 | 16.36 | 1.95 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connor Hellebuyck | WPG | $7,600 | 18.51 | 2.44 |
| Ilya Samsonov | TOR | $7,800 | 17.56 | 2.25 |
| Alexandar Georgiev | COL | $8,400 | 16.98 | 2.02 |
| Stuart Skinner | EDM | $8,400 | 16.36 | 1.95 |
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.