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 | 24.28 | 2.50 |
| Auston Matthews | TOR | $8,700 | 21.42 | 2.46 |
| Nathan MacKinnon | COL | $9,000 | 21.25 | 2.36 |
| Tage Thompson | BUF | $9,100 | 19.12 | 2.10 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyson Jost | BUF | $2,500 | 7.05 | 2.82 |
| Tyler Seguin | DAL | $4,600 | 12.38 | 2.69 |
| J.T. Compher | COL | $4,400 | 11.32 | 2.57 |
| Mikael Backlund | CGY | $4,600 | 11.74 | 2.55 |
Wing
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Timo Meier | SJ | $7,900 | 19.46 | 2.46 |
| Mikko Rantanen | COL | $8,100 | 18.49 | 2.28 |
| Matthew Tkachuk | FLA | $10,400 | 18.38 | 1.77 |
| Zach Hyman | EDM | $7,800 | 18.13 | 2.32 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Donato | SEA | $2,500 | 7.43 | 2.97 |
| Ryan McLeod | EDM | $2,600 | 7.49 | 2.88 |
| Brandon Duhaime | MIN | $2,000 | 5.58 | 2.79 |
| Trevor Lewis | CGY | $2,500 | 6.95 | 2.78 |
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Defenseman
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roman Josi | NSH | $8,500 | 19.33 | 2.27 |
| Alex Pietrangelo | VGK | $7,500 | 16.28 | 2.17 |
| Rasmus Dahlin | BUF | $7,600 | 15.43 | 2.03 |
| Erik Karlsson | SJ | $7,400 | 15.18 | 2.05 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jalen Chatfield | CAR | $2,600 | 7.43 | 2.86 |
| Jeremy Lauzon | NSH | $2,500 | 6.82 | 2.73 |
| Brett Pesce | CAR | $3,900 | 10.42 | 2.67 |
| Esa Lindell | DAL | $3,300 | 8.72 | 2.64 |
Goalie
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Oettinger | DAL | $8,500 | 16.87 | 1.99 |
| Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen | BUF | $8,300 | 15.40 | 1.86 |
| Connor Hellebuyck | WPG | $7,900 | 14.56 | 1.84 |
| Juuse Saros | NSH | $7,800 | 14.48 | 1.86 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Oettinger | DAL | $8,500 | 16.87 | 1.99 |
| Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen | BUF | $8,300 | 15.40 | 1.86 |
| Juuse Saros | NSH | $7,800 | 14.48 | 1.86 |
| Connor Hellebuyck | WPG | $7,900 | 14.56 | 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.