Daily Player Picks
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Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connor McDavid | EDM | $10,300 | 26.18 | 2.54 |
| Auston Matthews | TOR | $10,200 | 23.87 | 2.34 |
| Leon Draisaitl | EDM | $9,400 | 22.94 | 2.44 |
| Jack Eichel | VGK | $9,200 | 21.81 | 2.37 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pierre-Luc Dubois | LA | $4,200 | 10.86 | 2.59 |
| Connor McDavid | EDM | $10,300 | 26.18 | 2.54 |
| Max Domi | TOR | $4,400 | 10.79 | 2.45 |
| Leon Draisaitl | EDM | $9,400 | 22.94 | 2.44 |
Wing
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kirill Kaprizov | MIN | $9,800 | 27.33 | 2.79 |
| Nikita Kucherov | TB | $10,500 | 25.25 | 2.40 |
| Filip Forsberg | NSH | $15,500 | 25.07 | 1.62 |
| David Pastrnak | BOS | $10,100 | 22.14 | 2.19 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Viktor Arvidsson | LA | $4,300 | 15.94 | 3.71 |
| Timo Meier | NJ | $7,000 | 20.16 | 2.88 |
| Kirill Kaprizov | MIN | $9,800 | 27.33 | 2.79 |
| Nick Foligno | CHI | $4,900 | 13.24 | 2.70 |
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Defenseman
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roman Josi | NSH | $14,000 | 22.42 | 1.60 |
| Evan Bouchard | EDM | $7,800 | 17.92 | 2.30 |
| Zach Werenski | CBJ | $7,500 | 16.41 | 2.19 |
| Adam Fox | NYR | $6,900 | 15.39 | 2.23 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ben Hutton | VGK | $3,800 | 9.84 | 2.59 |
| Mattias Ekholm | EDM | $5,200 | 12.99 | 2.50 |
| Brandon Montour | FLA | $5,500 | 12.68 | 2.31 |
| Evan Bouchard | EDM | $7,800 | 17.92 | 2.30 |
Goalie
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connor Hellebuyck | WPG | $8,300 | 24.46 | 2.95 |
| Cam Talbot | LA | $8,000 | 23.31 | 2.91 |
| Igor Shesterkin | NYR | $8,100 | 20.98 | 2.59 |
| Marc-Andre Fleury | MIN | $7,700 | 19.12 | 2.48 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connor Hellebuyck | WPG | $8,300 | 24.46 | 2.95 |
| Cam Talbot | LA | $8,000 | 23.31 | 2.91 |
| Igor Shesterkin | NYR | $8,100 | 20.98 | 2.59 |
| Marc-Andre Fleury | MIN | $7,700 | 19.12 | 2.48 |
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.