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 | $9,800 | 21.55 | 2.20 |
| Leon Draisaitl | EDM | $9,700 | 20.42 | 2.11 |
| Joel Eriksson Ek | MIN | $8,500 | 17.90 | 2.11 |
| Robert Thomas | STL | $6,700 | 17.15 | 2.56 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jason Dickinson | CHI | $4,400 | 12.15 | 2.76 |
| Robert Thomas | STL | $6,700 | 17.15 | 2.56 |
| Marco Rossi | MIN | $4,400 | 11.23 | 2.55 |
| Mason McTavish | ANH | $7,000 | 16.95 | 2.42 |
Wing
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Filip Forsberg | NSH | $9,800 | 23.55 | 2.40 |
| Zach Hyman | EDM | $8,500 | 18.81 | 2.21 |
| Kyle Connor | WPG | $9,200 | 18.76 | 2.04 |
| Mats Zuccarello | MIN | $7,000 | 17.85 | 2.55 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luke Evangelista | NSH | $4,000 | 12.33 | 3.08 |
| Kiefer Sherwood | NSH | $3,900 | 11.15 | 2.86 |
| Seth Jarvis | CAR | $5,500 | 15.03 | 2.73 |
| Gustav Nyquist | NSH | $4,800 | 12.80 | 2.67 |
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Defenseman
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evan Bouchard | EDM | $7,700 | 17.62 | 2.29 |
| Roman Josi | NSH | $7,300 | 17.30 | 2.37 |
| Josh Morrissey | WPG | $6,800 | 14.38 | 2.11 |
| Zach Werenski | CBJ | $6,500 | 13.68 | 2.10 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonas Brodin | MIN | $4,500 | 12.17 | 2.70 |
| Brady Skjei | CAR | $4,500 | 11.84 | 2.63 |
| Ryan McDonagh | NSH | $4,000 | 10.07 | 2.52 |
| Jake Middleton | MIN | $4,300 | 10.85 | 2.52 |
Goalie
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Juuse Saros | NSH | $7,300 | 15.19 | 2.08 |
| Stuart Skinner | EDM | $7,200 | 12.10 | 1.68 |
| Filip Gustavsson | MIN | $7,700 | 12.09 | 1.57 |
| Alex Lyon | DET | $7,800 | 11.63 | 1.49 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Juuse Saros | NSH | $7,300 | 15.19 | 2.08 |
| Stuart Skinner | EDM | $7,200 | 12.10 | 1.68 |
| Filip Gustavsson | MIN | $7,700 | 12.09 | 1.57 |
| Alex Lyon | DET | $7,800 | 11.63 | 1.49 |
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.