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 | 24.71 | 2.57 |
| Tage Thompson | BUF | $8,800 | 22.99 | 2.61 |
| Bo Horvat | VAN | $7,900 | 17.05 | 2.16 |
| Ryan Nugent-Hopkins | EDM | $6,000 | 14.21 | 2.37 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zac Dalpe | FLA | $2,500 | 7.05 | 2.82 |
| Nick Bjugstad | ARI | $2,900 | 8.03 | 2.77 |
| Sean Kuraly | CLS | $3,000 | 7.85 | 2.62 |
| Tage Thompson | BUF | $8,800 | 22.99 | 2.61 |
Wing
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Pastrnak | BOS | $8,700 | 21.58 | 2.48 |
| Leon Draisaitl | EDM | $8,600 | 20.15 | 2.34 |
| Alex Ovechkin | WAS | $8,200 | 19.91 | 2.43 |
| Mikko Rantanen | COL | $7,800 | 18.86 | 2.42 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Mantha | WAS | $2,800 | 8.23 | 2.94 |
| Jeff Skinner | BUF | $6,500 | 18.44 | 2.84 |
| Clayton Keller | ARI | $5,200 | 14.24 | 2.74 |
| Lawson Crouse | ARI | $3,200 | 8.69 | 2.72 |
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Defenseman
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roman Josi | NSH | $8,400 | 20.82 | 2.48 |
| John Carlson | WAS | $6,700 | 16.69 | 2.49 |
| Cale Makar | COL | $7,500 | 16.64 | 2.22 |
| Jakob Chychrun | ARI | $6,500 | 16.03 | 2.47 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trevor van Riemsdyk | WAS | $2,500 | 7.45 | 2.98 |
| Dmitry Orlov | WAS | $3,800 | 10.58 | 2.78 |
| Nick Jensen | WAS | $2,900 | 8.07 | 2.78 |
| Erik Gustafsson | WAS | $3,100 | 8.47 | 2.73 |
Goalie
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alexandar Georgiev | COL | $8,100 | 18.13 | 2.24 |
| Linus Ullmark | BOS | $8,200 | 17.07 | 2.08 |
| Charlie Lindgren | WAS | $8,400 | 15.13 | 1.80 |
| Karel Vejmelka | ARI | $7,900 | 14.63 | 1.85 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alexandar Georgiev | COL | $8,100 | 18.13 | 2.24 |
| Linus Ullmark | BOS | $8,200 | 17.07 | 2.08 |
| Karel Vejmelka | ARI | $7,900 | 14.63 | 1.85 |
| Charlie Lindgren | WAS | $8,400 | 15.13 | 1.80 |
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.