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 | $8,800 | 16.24 | 1.85 |
| Sidney Crosby | PIT | $7,800 | 15.10 | 1.94 |
| Macklin Celebrini | SJS | $6,900 | 15.06 | 2.18 |
| Nico Hischier | NJD | $7,200 | 14.93 | 2.07 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joel Eriksson Ek | MIN | $6,100 | 14.33 | 2.35 |
| Macklin Celebrini | SJS | $6,900 | 15.06 | 2.18 |
| Nick Suzuki | MTL | $6,500 | 14.07 | 2.16 |
| Jake Evans | MTL | $2,700 | 5.67 | 2.10 |
Wing
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikita Kucherov | TBL | $8,900 | 19.70 | 2.21 |
| Kirill Kaprizov | MIN | $8,000 | 18.85 | 2.36 |
| Jake Guentzel | TBL | $7,900 | 16.86 | 2.13 |
| Matt Boldy | MIN | $8,200 | 15.29 | 1.86 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kirill Kaprizov | MIN | $8,000 | 18.85 | 2.36 |
| Will Smith | SJS | $5,200 | 11.78 | 2.27 |
| Drake Batherson | OTT | $5,100 | 11.45 | 2.25 |
| Yanni Gourde | TBL | $3,400 | 7.55 | 2.22 |
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Defenseman
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Sanderson | OTT | $6,400 | 15.22 | 2.38 |
| Victor Hedman | TBL | $6,300 | 13.98 | 2.22 |
| Evan Bouchard | EDM | $7,600 | 13.88 | 1.83 |
| Mattias Ekholm | EDM | $4,400 | 13.11 | 2.98 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mattias Ekholm | EDM | $4,400 | 13.11 | 2.98 |
| Ryan McDonagh | TBL | $3,500 | 8.97 | 2.56 |
| Darren Raddysh | TBL | $3,000 | 7.62 | 2.54 |
| Jake Sanderson | OTT | $6,400 | 15.22 | 2.38 |
Goalie
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrei Vasilevskiy | TBL | $8,200 | 18.39 | 2.24 |
| Linus Ullmark | OTT | $8,000 | 17.56 | 2.20 |
| Filip Gustavsson | MIN | $7,600 | 16.21 | 2.13 |
| Jake Allen | NJD | $8,300 | 14.13 | 1.70 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrei Vasilevskiy | TBL | $8,200 | 18.39 | 2.24 |
| Linus Ullmark | OTT | $8,000 | 17.56 | 2.20 |
| Filip Gustavsson | MIN | $7,600 | 16.21 | 2.13 |
| Jake Allen | NJD | $8,300 | 14.13 | 1.70 |
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.