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 | $9,700 | 24.41 | 2.52 |
| Jack Hughes | NJ | $7,700 | 16.57 | 2.15 |
| Elias Pettersson | VAN | $7,200 | 16.04 | 2.23 |
| Ryan Nugent-Hopkins | EDM | $6,500 | 15.17 | 2.33 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jordan Staal | CAR | $3,000 | 8.49 | 2.83 |
| Zac Dalpe | FLA | $2,600 | 7.28 | 2.80 |
| Eric Staal | FLA | $2,800 | 7.74 | 2.76 |
| Mason McTavish | ANH | $3,100 | 8.48 | 2.74 |
Wing
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Pastrnak | BOS | $8,900 | 22.37 | 2.51 |
| Jason Robertson | DAL | $8,600 | 21.01 | 2.44 |
| Alex Ovechkin | WAS | $8,300 | 19.60 | 2.36 |
| Leon Draisaitl | EDM | $8,500 | 18.40 | 2.16 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Mantha | WAS | $2,700 | 8.10 | 3.00 |
| Nick Foligno | BOS | $2,500 | 7.31 | 2.92 |
| Jordan Martinook | CAR | $2,800 | 7.84 | 2.80 |
| Tyler Johnson | CHI | $3,800 | 10.35 | 2.72 |
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Defenseman
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roman Josi | NSH | $8,400 | 19.70 | 2.35 |
| John Carlson | WAS | $7,100 | 16.39 | 2.31 |
| Cale Makar | COL | $7,700 | 14.91 | 1.94 |
| Alex Pietrangelo | VGK | $6,800 | 14.80 | 2.18 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Erik Gustafsson | WAS | $3,400 | 10.84 | 3.19 |
| Alexander Edler | LA | $2,600 | 8.20 | 3.15 |
| Nick Jensen | WAS | $2,500 | 7.87 | 3.15 |
| Chris Tanev | CGY | $2,800 | 8.40 | 3.00 |
Goalie
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alexandar Georgiev | COL | $7,900 | 18.44 | 2.33 |
| Logan Thompson | VGK | $8,200 | 15.70 | 1.92 |
| Linus Ullmark | BOS | $7,800 | 15.63 | 2.00 |
| Juuse Saros | NSH | $7,100 | 15.32 | 2.16 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alexandar Georgiev | COL | $7,900 | 18.44 | 2.33 |
| Juuse Saros | NSH | $7,100 | 15.32 | 2.16 |
| Charlie Lindgren | WAS | $7,200 | 14.53 | 2.02 |
| Linus Ullmark | BOS | $7,800 | 15.63 | 2.00 |
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.