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 | $10,000 | 22.35 | 2.23 |
| Connor McDavid | EDM | $9,600 | 22.12 | 2.30 |
| Brayden Point | TB | $9,600 | 15.40 | 1.60 |
| Sidney Crosby | PIT | $9,800 | 15.14 | 1.55 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Noah Cates | PHI | $2,500 | 6.06 | 2.43 |
| Nico Hischier | NJ | $6,200 | 14.76 | 2.38 |
| Michael McCarron | NSH | $2,600 | 6.07 | 2.33 |
| Connor McDavid | EDM | $9,600 | 22.12 | 2.30 |
Wing
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Filip Forsberg | NSH | $8,300 | 23.16 | 2.79 |
| Nikita Kucherov | TB | $10,800 | 19.01 | 1.76 |
| Wyatt Johnston | DAL | $5,700 | 18.21 | 3.20 |
| Leon Draisaitl | EDM | $7,800 | 17.29 | 2.22 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wyatt Johnston | DAL | $5,700 | 18.21 | 3.20 |
| Jamie Benn | DAL | $4,700 | 14.94 | 3.18 |
| Joel Armia | MON | $2,900 | 9.09 | 3.13 |
| Alexey Toropchenko | STL | $2,000 | 5.97 | 2.99 |
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Defenseman
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roman Josi | NSH | $7,900 | 17.12 | 2.17 |
| Evan Bouchard | EDM | $6,500 | 13.55 | 2.09 |
| Zach Werenski | CLS | $7,000 | 13.10 | 1.87 |
| Mattias Ekholm | EDM | $4,600 | 12.56 | 2.73 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Seeler | PHI | $3,800 | 11.15 | 2.93 |
| Mattias Ekholm | EDM | $4,600 | 12.56 | 2.73 |
| Calvin de Haan | TB | $2,000 | 5.32 | 2.66 |
| Luke Hughes | NJ | $3,900 | 9.72 | 2.49 |
Goalie
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ilya Samsonov | TOR | $8,400 | 16.92 | 2.01 |
| Cam Talbot | LA | $8,000 | 16.78 | 2.10 |
| Connor Hellebuyck | WPG | $7,900 | 16.67 | 2.11 |
| Jordan Binnington | STL | $11,200 | 16.61 | 1.48 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connor Hellebuyck | WPG | $7,900 | 16.67 | 2.11 |
| Cam Talbot | LA | $8,000 | 16.78 | 2.10 |
| Ilya Samsonov | TOR | $8,400 | 16.92 | 2.01 |
| Jake Allen | NJ | $7,900 | 14.88 | 1.88 |
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.