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 | 25.02 | 2.69 |
| Tage Thompson | BUF | $9,000 | 21.63 | 2.40 |
| Jack Hughes | NJ | $7,800 | 21.62 | 2.77 |
| Auston Matthews | TOR | $8,700 | 21.24 | 2.44 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yanni Gourde | SEA | $2,900 | 8.46 | 2.92 |
| Jordan Staal | CAR | $3,000 | 8.63 | 2.88 |
| Jack Hughes | NJ | $7,800 | 21.62 | 2.77 |
| Connor McDavid | EDM | $9,300 | 25.02 | 2.69 |
Wing
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Pastrnak | BOS | $9,200 | 22.28 | 2.42 |
| Jordan Kyrou | STL | $7,500 | 20.42 | 2.72 |
| William Nylander | TOR | $7,200 | 19.34 | 2.69 |
| Timo Meier | SJ | $8,300 | 18.55 | 2.23 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alexander Kerfoot | TOR | $3,000 | 9.66 | 3.22 |
| Pierre Engvall | TOR | $2,700 | 8.45 | 3.13 |
| Trent Frederic | BOS | $2,700 | 8.09 | 3.00 |
| Jordan Martinook | CAR | $3,100 | 9.24 | 2.98 |
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Defenseman
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Pietrangelo | VGK | $7,400 | 16.95 | 2.29 |
| Dougie Hamilton | NJ | $7,000 | 15.32 | 2.19 |
| Erik Karlsson | SJ | $7,700 | 13.76 | 1.79 |
| Brent Burns | CAR | $6,600 | 13.62 | 2.06 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adam Larsson | SEA | $4,500 | 12.93 | 2.87 |
| T.J. Brodie | TOR | $3,300 | 9.19 | 2.78 |
| Brett Pesce | CAR | $3,600 | 9.78 | 2.72 |
| Jared Spurgeon | MIN | $4,700 | 12.43 | 2.65 |
Goalie
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linus Ullmark | BOS | $8,500 | 19.92 | 2.34 |
| Ilya Samsonov | TOR | $8,400 | 15.82 | 1.88 |
| Marc-Andre Fleury | MIN | $7,900 | 14.51 | 1.84 |
| Igor Shesterkin | NYR | $7,500 | 13.82 | 1.84 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linus Ullmark | BOS | $8,500 | 19.92 | 2.34 |
| Ilya Samsonov | TOR | $8,400 | 15.82 | 1.88 |
| Igor Shesterkin | NYR | $7,500 | 13.82 | 1.84 |
| Marc-Andre Fleury | MIN | $7,900 | 14.51 | 1.84 |
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.