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 | $10,500 | 29.78 | 2.84 |
| Jack Hughes | NJ | $9,600 | 24.54 | 2.56 |
| Leon Draisaitl | EDM | $10,100 | 23.18 | 2.29 |
| Sidney Crosby | PIT | $8,700 | 19.40 | 2.23 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connor McDavid | EDM | $10,500 | 29.78 | 2.84 |
| Jack Hughes | NJ | $9,600 | 24.54 | 2.56 |
| Evgeni Malkin | PIT | $7,100 | 17.20 | 2.42 |
| Mason McTavish | ANH | $5,900 | 14.15 | 2.40 |
Wing
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Timo Meier | SJ | $9,500 | 20.74 | 2.18 |
| Kyle Connor | WPG | $9,200 | 20.17 | 2.19 |
| Nikolaj Ehlers | WPG | $9,300 | 20.06 | 2.16 |
| Zach Hyman | EDM | $8,400 | 19.74 | 2.35 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryan Rust | PIT | $6,000 | 14.93 | 2.49 |
| Zach Hyman | EDM | $8,400 | 19.74 | 2.35 |
| Blake Wheeler | WPG | $5,900 | 13.77 | 2.33 |
| Ondrej Palat | NJ | $4,600 | 10.71 | 2.33 |
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Defenseman
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Erik Karlsson | SJ | $7,600 | 18.30 | 2.41 |
| Dougie Hamilton | NJ | $7,300 | 17.86 | 2.45 |
| Josh Morrissey | WPG | $7,000 | 15.23 | 2.18 |
| Tyson Barrie | EDM | $5,800 | 14.29 | 2.46 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ty Smith | PIT | $4,100 | 10.24 | 2.50 |
| Tyson Barrie | EDM | $5,800 | 14.29 | 2.46 |
| Dougie Hamilton | NJ | $7,300 | 17.86 | 2.45 |
| Erik Karlsson | SJ | $7,600 | 18.30 | 2.41 |
Goalie
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dustin Tokarski | PIT | $8,000 | 23.26 | 2.91 |
| Vitek Vanecek | NJ | $8,400 | 16.41 | 1.95 |
| John Gibson | ANH | $6,900 | 11.95 | 1.73 |
| David Rittich | WPG | $8,200 | 11.92 | 1.45 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dustin Tokarski | PIT | $8,000 | 23.26 | 2.91 |
| Vitek Vanecek | NJ | $8,400 | 16.41 | 1.95 |
| John Gibson | ANH | $6,900 | 11.95 | 1.73 |
| Jack Campbell | EDM | $7,700 | 11.91 | 1.55 |
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.