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 | $10,100 | 26.94 | 2.67 |
| Auston Matthews | TOR | $10,300 | 25.72 | 2.50 |
| Leon Draisaitl | EDM | $9,600 | 21.80 | 2.27 |
| Wyatt Johnston | DAL | $7,700 | 21.64 | 2.81 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wyatt Johnston | DAL | $7,700 | 21.64 | 2.81 |
| Connor McDavid | EDM | $10,100 | 26.94 | 2.67 |
| Mark Jankowski | NSH | $4,100 | 10.28 | 2.51 |
| Auston Matthews | TOR | $10,300 | 25.72 | 2.50 |
Wing
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Filip Forsberg | NSH | $9,500 | 27.08 | 2.85 |
| Nikita Kucherov | TB | $10,200 | 23.91 | 2.34 |
| Kirill Kaprizov | MIN | $9,600 | 20.55 | 2.14 |
| Sam Reinhart | FLA | $9,000 | 19.68 | 2.19 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jamie Benn | DAL | $6,300 | 18.71 | 2.97 |
| Brandon Saad | STL | $4,800 | 13.85 | 2.89 |
| Filip Forsberg | NSH | $9,500 | 27.08 | 2.85 |
| Drew O’Connor | PIT | $4,300 | 11.72 | 2.73 |
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Defenseman
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roman Josi | NSH | $8,300 | 20.53 | 2.47 |
| Evan Bouchard | EDM | $7,900 | 17.22 | 2.18 |
| Mattias Ekholm | EDM | $6,000 | 15.96 | 2.66 |
| Zach Werenski | CBJ | $7,400 | 14.92 | 2.02 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mattias Ekholm | EDM | $6,000 | 15.96 | 2.66 |
| Nick Seeler | PHI | $4,200 | 10.84 | 2.58 |
| Roman Josi | NSH | $8,300 | 20.53 | 2.47 |
| Luke Hughes | NJ | $5,100 | 12.34 | 2.42 |
Goalie
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ilya Samsonov | TOR | $8,400 | 23.92 | 2.85 |
| Cam Talbot | LA | $7,700 | 23.16 | 3.01 |
| Connor Hellebuyck | WPG | $8,200 | 21.13 | 2.58 |
| Jordan Binnington | STL | $8,300 | 20.44 | 2.46 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cam Talbot | LA | $7,700 | 23.16 | 3.01 |
| Ilya Samsonov | TOR | $8,400 | 23.92 | 2.85 |
| Connor Hellebuyck | WPG | $8,200 | 21.13 | 2.58 |
| Kevin Lankinen | NSH | $7,800 | 19.29 | 2.47 |
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.