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 | $9,900 | 24.01 | 2.43 |
| Connor McDavid | EDM | $9,600 | 23.61 | 2.46 |
| Jack Eichel | VGK | $8,500 | 17.46 | 2.05 |
| Leon Draisaitl | EDM | $7,700 | 14.45 | 1.88 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connor McDavid | EDM | $9,600 | 23.61 | 2.46 |
| Auston Matthews | TOR | $9,900 | 24.01 | 2.43 |
| Wyatt Johnston | DAL | $5,500 | 12.86 | 2.34 |
| John Tavares | TOR | $6,000 | 13.17 | 2.19 |
Wing
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zach Hyman | EDM | $7,900 | 18.31 | 2.32 |
| David Pastrnak | BOS | $9,300 | 14.88 | 1.60 |
| Adrian Kempe | LA | $6,100 | 13.96 | 2.29 |
| Jason Robertson | DAL | $6,400 | 12.53 | 1.96 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jamie Benn | DAL | $4,700 | 12.11 | 2.58 |
| Nicholas Robertson | TOR | $3,000 | 7.67 | 2.56 |
| Warren Foegele | EDM | $4,000 | 10.20 | 2.55 |
| Max Domi | TOR | $3,500 | 8.81 | 2.52 |
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Defenseman
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evan Bouchard | EDM | $6,500 | 14.15 | 2.18 |
| Mattias Ekholm | EDM | $4,300 | 9.78 | 2.27 |
| Miro Heiskanen | DAL | $4,900 | 9.67 | 1.97 |
| Alex Pietrangelo | VGK | $5,200 | 8.95 | 1.72 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mattias Ekholm | EDM | $4,300 | 9.78 | 2.27 |
| Evan Bouchard | EDM | $6,500 | 14.15 | 2.18 |
| Miro Heiskanen | DAL | $4,900 | 9.67 | 1.97 |
| Darnell Nurse | EDM | $4,700 | 8.72 | 1.85 |
Goalie
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Oettinger | DAL | $8,000 | 16.00 | 2.00 |
| Stuart Skinner | EDM | $8,200 | 14.80 | 1.80 |
| Ilya Samsonov | TOR | $7,800 | 12.74 | 1.63 |
| Jeremy Swayman | BOS | $7,600 | 12.46 | 1.64 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Oettinger | DAL | $8,000 | 16.00 | 2.00 |
| Stuart Skinner | EDM | $8,200 | 14.80 | 1.80 |
| Jeremy Swayman | BOS | $7,600 | 12.46 | 1.64 |
| Ilya Samsonov | TOR | $7,800 | 12.74 | 1.63 |
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.