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 | $10,200 | 28.81 | 2.82 |
| Leon Draisaitl | EDM | $8,100 | 21.67 | 2.68 |
| Jack Hughes | NJ | $8,200 | 19.25 | 2.35 |
| Elias Pettersson | VAN | $8,400 | 18.17 | 2.16 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nicolas Roy | VGK | $2,900 | 9.33 | 3.22 |
| Kirby Dach | MON | $4,400 | 13.11 | 2.98 |
| Jesperi Kotkaniemi | CAR | $3,000 | 8.57 | 2.86 |
| Jake Evans | MON | $2,500 | 7.07 | 2.83 |
Wing
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matthew Tkachuk | FLA | $8,800 | 23.36 | 2.65 |
| David Pastrnak | BOS | $9,900 | 20.54 | 2.07 |
| Carter Verhaeghe | FLA | $7,000 | 19.26 | 2.75 |
| Jason Robertson | DAL | $8,000 | 17.47 | 2.18 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonathan Drouin | MON | $2,600 | 8.50 | 3.27 |
| Eric Robinson | CLS | $2,500 | 7.70 | 3.08 |
| Mikael Granlund | PIT | $2,800 | 8.34 | 2.98 |
| Cal Clutterbuck | NYI | $2,500 | 7.41 | 2.97 |
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Defenseman
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miro Heiskanen | DAL | $6,100 | 15.98 | 2.62 |
| Mike Matheson | MON | $5,100 | 15.52 | 3.04 |
| Brandon Montour | FLA | $6,300 | 15.04 | 2.39 |
| Dougie Hamilton | NJ | $7,200 | 14.44 | 2.01 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Matheson | MON | $5,100 | 15.52 | 3.04 |
| Justin Barron | MON | $2,800 | 8.13 | 2.91 |
| Travis Hamonic | OTT | $3,800 | 10.91 | 2.87 |
| Mikey Anderson | LA | $3,500 | 10.00 | 2.86 |
Goalie
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dylan Ferguson | OTT | $6,900 | 27.05 | 3.92 |
| Linus Ullmark | BOS | $8,400 | 22.24 | 2.65 |
| Filip Gustavsson | MIN | $8,500 | 20.77 | 2.44 |
| Joonas Korpisalo | LA | $7,800 | 18.50 | 2.37 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dylan Ferguson | OTT | $6,900 | 27.05 | 3.92 |
| Linus Ullmark | BOS | $8,400 | 22.24 | 2.65 |
| Filip Gustavsson | MIN | $8,500 | 20.77 | 2.44 |
| Laurent Brossoit | VGK | $6,500 | 15.39 | 2.37 |
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.