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 | $10,700 | 29.71 | 2.78 |
| Auston Matthews | TOR | $9,900 | 25.10 | 2.53 |
| Nathan MacKinnon | COL | $10,600 | 25.02 | 2.36 |
| Leon Draisaitl | EDM | $10,300 | 24.53 | 2.38 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Tierney | FLA | $3,200 | 8.88 | 2.78 |
| Connor McDavid | EDM | $10,700 | 29.71 | 2.78 |
| Cody Glass | NSH | $3,700 | 9.72 | 2.63 |
| Nicklas Backstrom | WSH | $3,900 | 10.28 | 2.63 |
Wing
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Timo Meier | SJ | $9,100 | 23.36 | 2.57 |
| Matthew Tkachuk | FLA | $10,000 | 22.47 | 2.25 |
| Mikko Rantanen | COL | $10,200 | 22.11 | 2.17 |
| Zach Hyman | EDM | $9,200 | 21.65 | 2.35 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jordan Kyrou | STL | $6,700 | 20.82 | 3.11 |
| Timo Meier | SJ | $9,100 | 23.36 | 2.57 |
| Brandon Saad | STL | $4,500 | 11.18 | 2.49 |
| Jack Quinn | BUF | $3,600 | 8.95 | 2.49 |
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Defenseman
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roman Josi | NSH | $8,600 | 21.01 | 2.44 |
| Erik Karlsson | SJ | $7,900 | 20.60 | 2.61 |
| Rasmus Dahlin | BUF | $8,300 | 18.97 | 2.29 |
| Alex Pietrangelo | VGK | $7,300 | 17.26 | 2.36 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Blankenburg | CBJ | $4,000 | 10.72 | 2.68 |
| Erik Karlsson | SJ | $7,900 | 20.60 | 2.61 |
| Conor Timmins | TOR | $3,800 | 9.72 | 2.56 |
| Owen Power | BUF | $3,800 | 9.40 | 2.47 |
Goalie
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Oettinger | DAL | $9,000 | 23.07 | 2.56 |
| Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen | BUF | $6,500 | 19.56 | 3.01 |
| Jordan Binnington | STL | $8,500 | 19.11 | 2.25 |
| Connor Hellebuyck | WPG | $8,100 | 18.56 | 2.29 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen | BUF | $6,500 | 19.56 | 3.01 |
| Ilya Samsonov | TOR | $6,500 | 17.57 | 2.70 |
| Jake Oettinger | DAL | $9,000 | 23.07 | 2.56 |
| Filip Gustavsson | MIN | $7,400 | 18.13 | 2.45 |
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.