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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sidney Crosby | PIT | $6,600 | 19.06 | 2.89 |
| Connor McDavid | EDM | $7,900 | 18.62 | 2.36 |
| Auston Matthews | TOR | $7,800 | 17.76 | 2.28 |
| John Tavares | TOR | $7,100 | 17.45 | 2.46 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sidney Crosby | PIT | $6,600 | 19.06 | 2.89 |
| Ryan O’Reilly | NSH | $5,400 | 14.23 | 2.64 |
| Frank Nazar | CHI | $6,000 | 15.72 | 2.62 |
| Robert Thomas | STL | $5,500 | 14.38 | 2.61 |
Wing
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leon Draisaitl | EDM | $7,700 | 20.58 | 2.67 |
| William Nylander | TOR | $7,400 | 19.09 | 2.58 |
| Bryan Rust | PIT | $5,900 | 17.48 | 2.96 |
| Matthew Knies | TOR | $6,500 | 16.28 | 2.51 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryan Rust | PIT | $5,900 | 17.48 | 2.96 |
| Nicholas Robertson | TOR | $3,600 | 10.05 | 2.79 |
| Dylan Holloway | STL | $4,800 | 13.00 | 2.71 |
| Leon Draisaitl | EDM | $7,700 | 20.58 | 2.67 |
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Defenseman
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evan Bouchard | EDM | $6,200 | 15.45 | 2.49 |
| Brandon Montour | SEA | $6,400 | 15.44 | 2.41 |
| Jake Walman | EDM | $6,100 | 14.35 | 2.35 |
| Darnell Nurse | EDM | $5,700 | 13.67 | 2.40 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Erik Karlsson | PIT | $3,000 | 10.88 | 3.63 |
| Cam Fowler | STL | $4,500 | 11.73 | 2.61 |
| Evan Bouchard | EDM | $6,200 | 15.45 | 2.49 |
| Nick Blankenburg | NSH | $3,200 | 7.74 | 2.42 |
Goalie
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thatcher Demko | VAN | $7,300 | 17.48 | 2.40 |
| Joey Daccord | SEA | $7,400 | 16.15 | 2.18 |
| Tristan Jarry | PIT | $7,500 | 15.61 | 2.08 |
| Juuse Saros | NSH | $7,200 | 15.60 | 2.17 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thatcher Demko | VAN | $7,300 | 17.48 | 2.40 |
| Joey Daccord | SEA | $7,400 | 16.15 | 2.18 |
| Juuse Saros | NSH | $7,200 | 15.60 | 2.17 |
| Tristan Jarry | PIT | $7,500 | 15.61 | 2.08 |
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.