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 | $9,400 | 20.07 | 2.13 |
| John Tavares | TOR | $6,400 | 16.14 | 2.52 |
| Sidney Crosby | PIT | $7,600 | 14.90 | 1.96 |
| Sebastian Aho | CAR | $7,400 | 14.53 | 1.96 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lukas Reichel | CHI | $2,500 | 6.91 | 2.77 |
| Nic Dowd | WSH | $2,600 | 6.92 | 2.66 |
| Tommy Novak | NSH | $3,200 | 8.36 | 2.61 |
| Jack Drury | CAR | $2,500 | 6.49 | 2.59 |
Wing
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Filip Forsberg | NSH | $8,600 | 18.31 | 2.13 |
| Cole Caufield | MTL | $7,500 | 16.21 | 2.16 |
| Steven Stamkos | NSH | $6,400 | 16.15 | 2.52 |
| William Nylander | TOR | $6,800 | 15.57 | 2.29 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Donato | CHI | $2,700 | 8.39 | 3.11 |
| Luke Evangelista | NSH | $2,800 | 7.74 | 2.76 |
| Aliaksei Protas | WSH | $3,200 | 8.66 | 2.71 |
| Frank Vatrano | ANA | $5,000 | 13.35 | 2.67 |
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Defenseman
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roman Josi | NSH | $8,100 | 16.76 | 2.07 |
| Mike Matheson | MTL | $6,100 | 14.80 | 2.43 |
| Evan Bouchard | EDM | $6,600 | 14.03 | 2.13 |
| John Carlson | WSH | $6,900 | 14.02 | 2.03 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alexandre Carrier | NSH | $2,800 | 8.58 | 3.06 |
| Dmitry Orlov | CAR | $2,600 | 7.44 | 2.86 |
| Connor Murphy | CHI | $2,900 | 8.11 | 2.80 |
| Olen Zellweger | ANA | $3,100 | 8.58 | 2.77 |
Goalie
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lukas Dostal | ANA | $7,100 | 14.69 | 2.07 |
| Pyotr Kochetkov | CAR | $8,000 | 12.15 | 1.52 |
| Jeremy Swayman | BOS | $7,400 | 11.14 | 1.51 |
| Petr Mrazek | CHI | $8,200 | 10.70 | 1.30 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lukas Dostal | ANA | $7,100 | 14.69 | 2.07 |
| Pyotr Kochetkov | CAR | $8,000 | 12.15 | 1.52 |
| Jeremy Swayman | BOS | $7,400 | 11.14 | 1.51 |
| Joey Daccord | SEA | $7,000 | 10.35 | 1.48 |
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.