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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jack Hughes | NJD | $8,300 | 20.13 | 2.43 |
| Connor McDavid | EDM | $9,000 | 16.27 | 1.81 |
| Sidney Crosby | PIT | $6,900 | 16.11 | 2.34 |
| Leon Draisaitl | EDM | $8,500 | 15.87 | 1.87 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nathan Walker | STL | $2,500 | 6.96 | 2.78 |
| Mikael Backlund | CGY | $3,400 | 8.67 | 2.55 |
| Ben Kindel | PIT | $2,700 | 6.75 | 2.50 |
| Adam Henrique | EDM | $2,700 | 6.71 | 2.49 |
Wing
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Pastrnak | BOS | $8,800 | 18.89 | 2.15 |
| Kirill Kaprizov | MIN | $8,600 | 18.35 | 2.13 |
| Seth Jarvis | CAR | $7,100 | 16.81 | 2.37 |
| Adrian Kempe | LAK | $7,000 | 16.32 | 2.33 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corey Perry | LAK | $2,800 | 8.99 | 3.21 |
| Michael Eyssimont | BOS | $2,600 | 7.69 | 2.96 |
| Justin Brazeau | PIT | $3,000 | 8.67 | 2.89 |
| Anthony Mantha | PIT | $3,500 | 9.99 | 2.85 |
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Defenseman
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evan Bouchard | EDM | $6,500 | 15.09 | 2.32 |
| Jake Walman | EDM | $4,900 | 13.25 | 2.70 |
| Adam Fox | NYR | $6,200 | 12.96 | 2.09 |
| Jake Sanderson | OTT | $5,900 | 12.78 | 2.17 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shakir Mukhamadullin | SJS | $2,800 | 7.87 | 2.81 |
| Nick Blankenburg | NSH | $2,500 | 6.77 | 2.71 |
| Jake Walman | EDM | $4,900 | 13.25 | 2.70 |
| Artem Zub | OTT | $3,100 | 8.34 | 2.69 |
Goalie
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connor Hellebuyck | WPG | $8,500 | 16.57 | 1.95 |
| Dan Vladar | PHI | $8,000 | 15.26 | 1.91 |
| Darcy Kuemper | LAK | $8,100 | 13.65 | 1.69 |
| Alex Lyon | BUF | $7,600 | 13.02 | 1.71 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connor Hellebuyck | WPG | $8,500 | 16.57 | 1.95 |
| Dan Vladar | PHI | $8,000 | 15.26 | 1.91 |
| Spencer Knight | CHI | $6,900 | 11.99 | 1.74 |
| Igor Shesterkin | NYR | $7,300 | 12.73 | 1.74 |
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.