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 | 20.95 | 2.16 |
| Jack Hughes | NJ | $7,800 | 17.48 | 2.24 |
| Sidney Crosby | PIT | $7,600 | 16.62 | 2.19 |
| Aleksander Barkov | FLA | $6,600 | 14.73 | 2.23 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jordan Staal | CAR | $2,900 | 9.33 | 3.22 |
| Yanni Gourde | SEA | $3,000 | 7.76 | 2.59 |
| Eric Staal | FLA | $2,700 | 6.73 | 2.49 |
| Ryan Nugent-Hopkins | EDM | $5,800 | 13.88 | 2.39 |
Wing
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zach Hyman | EDM | $6,700 | 15.67 | 2.34 |
| Martin Necas | CAR | $6,400 | 14.41 | 2.25 |
| Matthew Tkachuk | FLA | $7,600 | 13.51 | 1.78 |
| Jake Guentzel | PIT | $7,500 | 13.18 | 1.76 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jordan Martinook | CAR | $2,900 | 10.24 | 3.53 |
| Ryan Donato | SEA | $2,500 | 7.94 | 3.18 |
| Yegor Sharangovich | NJ | $2,700 | 8.35 | 3.09 |
| Brandon Tanev | SEA | $2,700 | 8.22 | 3.04 |
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Defenseman
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Darnell Nurse | EDM | $5,500 | 12.27 | 2.23 |
| Brent Burns | CAR | $6,500 | 12.21 | 1.88 |
| Dougie Hamilton | NJ | $6,800 | 12.08 | 1.78 |
| Gustav Forsling | FLA | $5,100 | 11.74 | 2.30 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jamie Oleksiak | SEA | $2,900 | 7.99 | 2.75 |
| Justin Schultz | SEA | $3,500 | 9.43 | 2.69 |
| Adam Larsson | SEA | $4,200 | 10.70 | 2.55 |
| Jan Rutta | PIT | $2,600 | 6.61 | 2.54 |
Goalie
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tristan Jarry | PIT | $7,400 | 19.48 | 2.63 |
| Stuart Skinner | EDM | $7,600 | 12.14 | 1.60 |
| Antti Raanta | CAR | $8,200 | 11.83 | 1.44 |
| Spencer Knight | FLA | $7,000 | 10.07 | 1.44 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tristan Jarry | PIT | $7,400 | 19.48 | 2.63 |
| Stuart Skinner | EDM | $7,600 | 12.14 | 1.60 |
| Antti Raanta | CAR | $8,200 | 11.83 | 1.44 |
| Spencer Knight | FLA | $7,000 | 10.07 | 1.44 |
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.