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 | 24.09 | 2.46 |
| Brayden Point | TB | $8,100 | 17.32 | 2.14 |
| Sidney Crosby | PIT | $8,000 | 15.95 | 1.99 |
| Dylan Larkin | DET | $7,000 | 15.78 | 2.25 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Akil Thomas | LA | $2,800 | 7.57 | 2.70 |
| Connor McDavid | EDM | $9,800 | 24.09 | 2.46 |
| Christian Dvorak | MON | $2,500 | 5.91 | 2.37 |
| Mika Zibanejad | NYR | $6,200 | 14.55 | 2.35 |
Wing
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Filip Forsberg | NSH | $8,400 | 21.31 | 2.54 |
| Artemi Panarin | NYR | $8,900 | 20.69 | 2.32 |
| Nikita Kucherov | TB | $9,700 | 19.88 | 2.05 |
| Kirill Kaprizov | MIN | $9,000 | 19.71 | 2.19 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Bunting | PIT | $4,100 | 11.54 | 2.81 |
| Kyle Palmieri | NYI | $4,500 | 12.44 | 2.77 |
| Drew O’Connor | PIT | $3,800 | 10.19 | 2.68 |
| Danil Gushchin | SJ | $2,500 | 6.69 | 2.68 |
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Defenseman
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roman Josi | NSH | $8,500 | 15.31 | 1.80 |
| Victor Hedman | TB | $6,400 | 12.54 | 1.96 |
| Adam Fox | NYR | $6,800 | 12.34 | 1.81 |
| Mattias Ekholm | EDM | $5,000 | 11.96 | 2.39 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mattias Ekholm | EDM | $5,000 | 11.96 | 2.39 |
| Cody Ceci | EDM | $2,900 | 6.27 | 2.16 |
| Mike Reilly | NYI | $3,200 | 6.35 | 1.99 |
| Victor Hedman | TB | $6,400 | 12.54 | 1.96 |
Goalie
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cam Talbot | LA | $8,100 | 17.81 | 2.20 |
| Jeremy Swayman | BOS | $8,000 | 17.17 | 2.15 |
| Semyon Varlamov | NYI | $7,800 | 16.57 | 2.12 |
| Stuart Skinner | EDM | $8,500 | 16.20 | 1.91 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cam Talbot | LA | $8,100 | 17.81 | 2.20 |
| Devin Cooley | SJ | $6,900 | 15.15 | 2.20 |
| Jeremy Swayman | BOS | $8,000 | 17.17 | 2.15 |
| Semyon Varlamov | NYI | $7,800 | 16.57 | 2.12 |
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.