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 | $10,800 | 30.05 | 2.78 |
| Nathan MacKinnon | COL | $10,200 | 26.80 | 2.63 |
| Auston Matthews | TOR | $10,000 | 25.04 | 2.50 |
| Jack Hughes | NJ | $9,500 | 24.15 | 2.54 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Novak | NSH | $3,900 | 13.20 | 3.39 |
| Connor McDavid | EDM | $10,800 | 30.05 | 2.78 |
| Scott Laughton | PHI | $5,100 | 13.92 | 2.73 |
| Nathan MacKinnon | COL | $10,200 | 26.80 | 2.63 |
Wing
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Ovechkin | WSH | $9,900 | 27.31 | 2.76 |
| David Pastrnak | BOS | $10,300 | 24.90 | 2.42 |
| William Nylander | TOR | $8,900 | 24.76 | 2.78 |
| Jordan Kyrou | STL | $8,100 | 22.76 | 2.81 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emil Bemstrom | CBJ | $3,700 | 10.70 | 2.89 |
| Ondrej Palat | NJ | $4,900 | 14.04 | 2.86 |
| Michael Bunting | TOR | $6,000 | 17.13 | 2.85 |
| Jordan Kyrou | STL | $8,100 | 22.76 | 2.81 |
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Defenseman
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roman Josi | NSH | $8,500 | 20.42 | 2.40 |
| Alex Pietrangelo | VGK | $7,600 | 18.90 | 2.49 |
| Dougie Hamilton | NJ | $7,400 | 18.46 | 2.49 |
| Cale Makar | COL | $7,800 | 17.77 | 2.28 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Erik Gustafsson | WSH | $4,300 | 13.55 | 3.15 |
| Cam York | PHI | $3,800 | 10.99 | 2.89 |
| K’Andre Miller | NYR | $4,300 | 10.99 | 2.56 |
| T.J. Brodie | TOR | $3,800 | 9.56 | 2.52 |
Goalie
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pyotr Kochetkov | CAR | $8,700 | 24.88 | 2.86 |
| Matt Murray | TOR | $8,800 | 21.49 | 2.44 |
| Darcy Kuemper | WSH | $7,800 | 18.59 | 2.38 |
| Akira Schmid | NJ | $6,500 | 17.40 | 2.68 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pyotr Kochetkov | CAR | $8,700 | 24.88 | 2.86 |
| Akira Schmid | NJ | $6,500 | 17.40 | 2.68 |
| Matt Murray | TOR | $8,800 | 21.49 | 2.44 |
| Darcy Kuemper | WSH | $7,800 | 18.59 | 2.38 |
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.