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 | 24.33 | 2.51 |
| Jack Hughes | NJ | $7,900 | 23.10 | 2.92 |
| Auston Matthews | TOR | $8,700 | 20.05 | 2.30 |
| Tage Thompson | BUF | $9,200 | 19.77 | 2.15 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jack Hughes | NJ | $7,900 | 23.10 | 2.92 |
| Eric Staal | FLA | $2,800 | 7.45 | 2.66 |
| Tyson Jost | BUF | $2,500 | 6.65 | 2.66 |
| Michael McLeod | NJ | $2,600 | 6.82 | 2.62 |
Wing
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Pastrnak | BOS | $9,400 | 21.17 | 2.25 |
| Alex Ovechkin | WAS | $9,000 | 20.66 | 2.30 |
| Travis Konecny | PHI | $8,300 | 20.30 | 2.45 |
| Leon Draisaitl | EDM | $8,100 | 19.18 | 2.37 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Samuel Fagemo | LA | $2,500 | 8.72 | 3.49 |
| Yakov Trenin | NSH | $2,600 | 7.65 | 2.94 |
| Dawson Mercer | NJ | $3,400 | 9.49 | 2.79 |
| Nathan Bastian | NJ | $2,500 | 6.98 | 2.79 |
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Defenseman
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roman Josi | NSH | $8,800 | 18.38 | 2.09 |
| Alex Pietrangelo | VGK | $7,500 | 16.00 | 2.13 |
| Dougie Hamilton | NJ | $6,900 | 15.57 | 2.26 |
| Rasmus Dahlin | BUF | $7,700 | 15.22 | 1.98 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Graves | NJ | $3,400 | 11.49 | 3.38 |
| Jeremy Lauzon | NSH | $2,500 | 7.17 | 2.87 |
| Ben Chiarot | DET | $3,600 | 9.92 | 2.76 |
| Rasmus Ristolainen | PHI | $3,000 | 8.24 | 2.75 |
Goalie
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ilya Samsonov | TOR | $8,100 | 17.07 | 2.11 |
| Igor Shesterkin | NYR | $7,300 | 16.49 | 2.26 |
| Darcy Kuemper | WAS | $8,300 | 16.08 | 1.94 |
| Juuse Saros | NSH | $7,400 | 15.53 | 2.10 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Igor Shesterkin | NYR | $7,300 | 16.49 | 2.26 |
| Ilya Samsonov | TOR | $8,100 | 17.07 | 2.11 |
| Juuse Saros | NSH | $7,400 | 15.53 | 2.10 |
| Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen | BUF | $7,400 | 15.44 | 2.09 |
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.