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 | $10,600 | 31.36 | 2.96 |
| Tage Thompson | BUF | $10,400 | 25.92 | 2.49 |
| Jack Hughes | NJ | $9,600 | 25.12 | 2.62 |
| Leon Draisaitl | EDM | $10,200 | 25.02 | 2.45 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connor McDavid | EDM | $10,600 | 31.36 | 2.96 |
| Ryan Hartman | MIN | $4,600 | 12.45 | 2.71 |
| Jack Hughes | NJ | $9,600 | 25.12 | 2.62 |
| Auston Matthews | TOR | $9,900 | 24.75 | 2.50 |
Wing
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Pastrnak | BOS | $10,400 | 25.63 | 2.46 |
| Jordan Kyrou | STL | $8,200 | 24.56 | 2.99 |
| William Nylander | TOR | $8,800 | 23.04 | 2.62 |
| Kirill Kaprizov | MIN | $9,600 | 21.76 | 2.27 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jordan Kyrou | STL | $8,200 | 24.56 | 2.99 |
| Brandon Saad | STL | $4,300 | 11.67 | 2.71 |
| Michael Bunting | TOR | $6,100 | 16.34 | 2.68 |
| Pavel Buchnevich | STL | $6,800 | 18.05 | 2.66 |
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Defenseman
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Pietrangelo | VGK | $7,400 | 18.73 | 2.53 |
| Dougie Hamilton | NJ | $7,500 | 18.64 | 2.48 |
| Erik Karlsson | SJ | $8,300 | 18.36 | 2.21 |
| Brent Burns | CAR | $7,100 | 16.34 | 2.30 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colton Parayko | STL | $4,400 | 12.02 | 2.73 |
| T.J. Brodie | TOR | $3,700 | 9.70 | 2.62 |
| Jared Spurgeon | MIN | $5,700 | 14.65 | 2.57 |
| Adam Larsson | SEA | $5,700 | 14.51 | 2.55 |
Goalie
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linus Ullmark | BOS | $8,700 | 26.28 | 3.02 |
| Ilya Samsonov | TOR | $6,500 | 22.66 | 3.49 |
| Marc-Andre Fleury | MIN | $7,600 | 20.12 | 2.65 |
| Logan Thompson | VGK | $8,500 | 17.38 | 2.05 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ilya Samsonov | TOR | $6,500 | 22.66 | 3.49 |
| Linus Ullmark | BOS | $8,700 | 26.28 | 3.02 |
| Marc-Andre Fleury | MIN | $7,600 | 20.12 | 2.65 |
| Anton Forsberg | OTT | $6,800 | 15.56 | 2.29 |
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.