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 | $9,500 | 15.50 | 1.63 |
| Leon Draisaitl | EDM | $8,700 | 15.12 | 1.74 |
| Sidney Crosby | PIT | $7,200 | 15.03 | 2.09 |
| Connor McDavid | EDM | $9,200 | 14.56 | 1.58 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Bjugstad | STL | $2,600 | 6.61 | 2.54 |
| Ryan O’Reilly | NSH | $4,800 | 11.85 | 2.47 |
| Max Domi | TOR | $3,100 | 7.60 | 2.45 |
| Ben Kindel | PIT | $2,900 | 6.94 | 2.39 |
Wing
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryan Rust | PIT | $6,500 | 14.77 | 2.27 |
| Matthew Knies | TOR | $5,500 | 12.72 | 2.31 |
| Filip Forsberg | NSH | $6,700 | 12.36 | 1.84 |
| Jaden Schwartz | SEA | $4,100 | 10.99 | 2.68 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Mantha | PIT | $4,000 | 10.82 | 2.71 |
| Jaden Schwartz | SEA | $4,100 | 10.99 | 2.68 |
| Connor Dewar | PIT | $2,500 | 6.57 | 2.63 |
| Dakota Joshua | TOR | $2,500 | 6.42 | 2.57 |
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Defenseman
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Walman | EDM | $4,900 | 13.85 | 2.83 |
| Brandon Montour | SEA | $5,500 | 13.78 | 2.50 |
| Evan Bouchard | EDM | $6,800 | 13.48 | 1.98 |
| Darnell Nurse | EDM | $4,700 | 12.28 | 2.61 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mattias Ekholm | EDM | $3,900 | 11.34 | 2.91 |
| Jake Walman | EDM | $4,900 | 13.85 | 2.83 |
| Jake McCabe | TOR | $3,200 | 8.62 | 2.69 |
| Darnell Nurse | EDM | $4,700 | 12.28 | 2.61 |
Goalie
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thatcher Demko | VAN | $7,600 | 12.96 | 1.70 |
| Juuse Saros | NSH | $7,800 | 12.28 | 1.57 |
| Joey Daccord | SEA | $8,200 | 12.26 | 1.49 |
| Spencer Knight | CHI | $7,200 | 11.57 | 1.61 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thatcher Demko | VAN | $7,600 | 12.96 | 1.70 |
| Spencer Knight | CHI | $7,200 | 11.57 | 1.61 |
| Juuse Saros | NSH | $7,800 | 12.28 | 1.57 |
| Tristan Jarry | PIT | $7,400 | 11.16 | 1.51 |
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.