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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jack Hughes | NJ | $9,500 | 20.10 | 2.12 |
| Auston Matthews | TOR | $9,700 | 19.90 | 2.05 |
| Connor McDavid | EDM | $9,800 | 19.90 | 2.03 |
| John Tavares | TOR | $7,400 | 16.71 | 2.26 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Karlsson | VGK | $3,800 | 10.75 | 2.83 |
| Anthony Cirelli | TB | $3,000 | 8.24 | 2.75 |
| Adam Lowry | WPG | $2,700 | 7.42 | 2.75 |
| Jordan Staal | CAR | $2,700 | 7.34 | 2.72 |
Wing
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Pastrnak | BOS | $9,600 | 19.94 | 2.08 |
| Leon Draisaitl | EDM | $9,000 | 18.65 | 2.07 |
| William Nylander | TOR | $7,900 | 18.00 | 2.28 |
| Sam Reinhart | FLA | $7,000 | 17.53 | 2.50 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jordan Martinook | CAR | $2,800 | 8.06 | 2.88 |
| Adrian Kempe | LA | $5,900 | 16.49 | 2.79 |
| Joel Armia | MON | $2,500 | 6.96 | 2.78 |
| Craig Smith | DAL | $2,500 | 6.69 | 2.68 |
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Defenseman
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evan Bouchard | EDM | $6,300 | 16.12 | 2.56 |
| Mike Matheson | MON | $6,300 | 14.26 | 2.26 |
| Quinn Hughes | VAN | $5,800 | 14.14 | 2.44 |
| Shea Theodore | VGK | $6,200 | 13.68 | 2.21 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scott Mayfield | NYI | $2,600 | 10.78 | 4.15 |
| Kaiden Guhle | MON | $4,100 | 10.86 | 2.65 |
| Jake Middleton | MIN | $3,800 | 9.85 | 2.59 |
| Darren Raddysh | TB | $2,700 | 6.97 | 2.58 |
Goalie
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thatcher Demko | VAN | $8,500 | 17.77 | 2.09 |
| Logan Thompson | VGK | $8,200 | 16.94 | 2.07 |
| Semyon Varlamov | NYI | $7,700 | 14.82 | 1.93 |
| Juuse Saros | NSH | $7,200 | 13.87 | 1.93 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thatcher Demko | VAN | $8,500 | 17.77 | 2.09 |
| Logan Thompson | VGK | $8,200 | 16.94 | 2.07 |
| Juuse Saros | NSH | $7,200 | 13.87 | 1.93 |
| Semyon Varlamov | NYI | $7,700 | 14.82 | 1.93 |
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.