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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auston Matthews | TOR | $9,200 | 20.49 | 2.23 |
| Jack Hughes | NJ | $9,100 | 19.20 | 2.11 |
| Connor McDavid | EDM | $9,400 | 18.98 | 2.02 |
| Sidney Crosby | PIT | $7,600 | 18.12 | 2.38 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lars Eller | PIT | $3,200 | 8.45 | 2.64 |
| Teddy Blueger | VAN | $2,800 | 7.23 | 2.58 |
| Nick Bjugstad | ARI | $3,700 | 9.37 | 2.53 |
| Brayden Point | TB | $7,300 | 18.05 | 2.47 |
Wing
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikita Kucherov | TB | $9,000 | 24.53 | 2.73 |
| William Nylander | TOR | $8,000 | 21.46 | 2.68 |
| Filip Forsberg | NSH | $7,800 | 17.64 | 2.26 |
| Kyle Connor | WPG | $8,300 | 16.61 | 2.00 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lawson Crouse | ARI | $4,300 | 11.91 | 2.77 |
| Michael Carcone | ARI | $3,000 | 8.29 | 2.76 |
| Nikita Kucherov | TB | $9,000 | 24.53 | 2.73 |
| Alexander Holtz | NJ | $3,100 | 8.34 | 2.69 |
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Defenseman
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quinn Hughes | VAN | $7,700 | 20.21 | 2.62 |
| Evan Bouchard | EDM | $6,600 | 15.59 | 2.36 |
| Roman Josi | NSH | $7,100 | 14.74 | 2.08 |
| Erik Karlsson | PIT | $6,100 | 13.64 | 2.24 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Pulock | NYI | $3,400 | 9.07 | 2.67 |
| Quinn Hughes | VAN | $7,700 | 20.21 | 2.62 |
| Brett Pesce | CAR | $4,000 | 10.47 | 2.62 |
| Jonas Brodin | MIN | $4,800 | 12.46 | 2.60 |
Goalie
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thatcher Demko | VAN | $8,500 | 18.65 | 2.19 |
| Tristan Jarry | PIT | $7,800 | 15.61 | 2.00 |
| Jake Oettinger | DAL | $7,800 | 15.23 | 1.95 |
| Ilya Sorokin | NYI | $7,400 | 13.18 | 1.78 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thatcher Demko | VAN | $8,500 | 18.65 | 2.19 |
| Tristan Jarry | PIT | $7,800 | 15.61 | 2.00 |
| Jake Oettinger | DAL | $7,800 | 15.23 | 1.95 |
| Ilya Sorokin | NYI | $7,400 | 13.18 | 1.78 |
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.