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 | $9,000 | 22.34 | 2.48 |
| Leon Draisaitl | EDM | $8,000 | 22.06 | 2.76 |
| Jack Eichel | VGK | $8,300 | 20.84 | 2.51 |
| Nathan MacKinnon | COL | $8,700 | 20.80 | 2.39 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leon Draisaitl | EDM | $8,000 | 22.06 | 2.76 |
| Tim Stuetzle | OTT | $7,100 | 18.88 | 2.66 |
| Macklin Celebrini | SJ | $6,000 | 15.44 | 2.57 |
| Robert Thomas | STL | $5,100 | 12.90 | 2.53 |
Wing
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sam Reinhart | FLA | $8,600 | 23.10 | 2.69 |
| Martin Necas | CAR | $8,700 | 22.81 | 2.62 |
| Kyle Connor | WPG | $8,400 | 20.77 | 2.47 |
| Jesper Bratt | NJ | $7,700 | 20.67 | 2.68 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Valeri Nichushkin | COL | $3,700 | 14.61 | 3.95 |
| Alex Tuch | BUF | $6,600 | 18.52 | 2.81 |
| Sam Reinhart | FLA | $8,600 | 23.10 | 2.69 |
| Jesper Bratt | NJ | $7,700 | 20.67 | 2.68 |
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Defenseman
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zach Werenski | CBJ | $7,100 | 20.69 | 2.91 |
| Cale Makar | COL | $7,300 | 20.44 | 2.80 |
| Evan Bouchard | EDM | $6,200 | 16.70 | 2.69 |
| Victor Hedman | TB | $6,900 | 16.69 | 2.42 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zach Werenski | CBJ | $7,100 | 20.69 | 2.91 |
| Cale Makar | COL | $7,300 | 20.44 | 2.80 |
| Travis Sanheim | PHI | $6,100 | 16.60 | 2.72 |
| Evan Bouchard | EDM | $6,200 | 16.70 | 2.69 |
Goalie
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Filip Gustavsson | MIN | $7,900 | 27.62 | 3.50 |
| Jake Allen | NJ | $7,700 | 26.83 | 3.48 |
| Jonathan Quick | NYR | $7,700 | 25.21 | 3.27 |
| Pyotr Kochetkov | CAR | $8,500 | 20.05 | 2.36 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Filip Gustavsson | MIN | $7,900 | 27.62 | 3.50 |
| Jake Allen | NJ | $7,700 | 26.83 | 3.48 |
| Jonathan Quick | NYR | $7,700 | 25.21 | 3.27 |
| Juuse Saros | NSH | $7,200 | 18.73 | 2.60 |
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.