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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leon Draisaitl | EDM | $8,800 | 20.60 | 2.34 |
| Auston Matthews | TOR | $10,000 | 18.92 | 1.89 |
| Jack Eichel | VGK | $9,000 | 16.47 | 1.83 |
| Brayden Point | TBL | $8,900 | 15.58 | 1.75 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan O’Reilly | NSH | $4,100 | 11.33 | 2.76 |
| Marco Rossi | MIN | $4,600 | 12.58 | 2.73 |
| Brett Howden | VGK | $3,500 | 9.30 | 2.66 |
| Shane Pinto | OTT | $3,400 | 8.98 | 2.64 |
Wing
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Pastrnak | BOS | $8,700 | 16.35 | 1.88 |
| Kyle Connor | WPG | $9,200 | 16.11 | 1.75 |
| Bryan Rust | PIT | $6,900 | 15.54 | 2.25 |
| Brady Tkachuk | OTT | $8,600 | 15.43 | 1.79 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dylan Holloway | STL | $4,100 | 13.79 | 3.36 |
| Scott Laughton | PHI | $3,100 | 9.70 | 3.13 |
| Tyson Foerster | PHI | $2,900 | 8.39 | 2.89 |
| Viktor Arvidsson | EDM | $3,500 | 9.79 | 2.80 |
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Defenseman
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zach Werenski | CBJ | $8,500 | 19.37 | 2.28 |
| Evan Bouchard | EDM | $7,000 | 12.67 | 1.81 |
| Erik Karlsson | PIT | $5,700 | 12.45 | 2.18 |
| Roman Josi | NSH | $7,300 | 12.18 | 1.67 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cam Fowler | STL | $3,600 | 10.32 | 2.87 |
| Chris Tanev | TOR | $3,400 | 9.18 | 2.70 |
| Brayden McNabb | VGK | $3,500 | 9.21 | 2.63 |
| Dante Fabbro | CBJ | $3,000 | 7.89 | 2.63 |
Goalie
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Filip Gustavsson | MIN | $8,300 | 19.42 | 2.34 |
| Connor Hellebuyck | WPG | $8,400 | 18.12 | 2.16 |
| Joseph Woll | TOR | $7,900 | 16.04 | 2.03 |
| Ilya Samsonov | VGK | $8,600 | 14.76 | 1.72 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Filip Gustavsson | MIN | $8,300 | 19.42 | 2.34 |
| Connor Hellebuyck | WPG | $8,400 | 18.12 | 2.16 |
| Joseph Woll | TOR | $7,900 | 16.04 | 2.03 |
| Ilya Samsonov | VGK | $8,600 | 14.76 | 1.72 |
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.