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 | 16.45 | 1.73 |
| Leon Draisaitl | EDM | $8,700 | 15.85 | 1.82 |
| Connor McDavid | EDM | $9,200 | 15.26 | 1.66 |
| Sidney Crosby | PIT | $7,200 | 15.03 | 2.09 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Bjugstad | STL | $2,600 | 6.65 | 2.56 |
| Pius Suter | STL | $3,500 | 8.73 | 2.50 |
| Ryan O’Reilly | NSH | $4,800 | 11.85 | 2.47 |
| Max Domi | TOR | $3,100 | 7.60 | 2.45 |
Wing
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Nylander | TOR | $7,700 | 14.79 | 1.92 |
| 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 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connor Dewar | PIT | $2,500 | 6.57 | 2.63 |
| Dakota Joshua | TOR | $2,500 | 6.42 | 2.57 |
| Jimmy Snuggerud | STL | $3,600 | 9.00 | 2.50 |
| Anthony Mantha | PIT | $4,000 | 9.93 | 2.48 |
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Defenseman
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Montour | SEA | $5,500 | 13.78 | 2.50 |
| Evan Bouchard | EDM | $6,800 | 13.39 | 1.97 |
| Jake Walman | EDM | $4,900 | 13.21 | 2.70 |
| Darnell Nurse | EDM | $4,700 | 12.20 | 2.60 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Walman | EDM | $4,900 | 13.21 | 2.70 |
| Mattias Ekholm | EDM | $3,900 | 10.35 | 2.65 |
| Darnell Nurse | EDM | $4,700 | 12.20 | 2.60 |
| Jake McCabe | TOR | $3,200 | 8.26 | 2.58 |
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 |
| Tristan Jarry | PIT | $7,400 | 11.16 | 1.51 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thatcher Demko | VAN | $7,600 | 12.96 | 1.70 |
| Juuse Saros | NSH | $7,800 | 12.28 | 1.57 |
| Tristan Jarry | PIT | $7,400 | 11.16 | 1.51 |
| Joey Daccord | SEA | $8,200 | 12.26 | 1.49 |
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.