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 Bedard | CHI | $8,000 | 17.92 | 2.24 |
| Jack Hughes | NJD | $8,800 | 17.49 | 1.99 |
| Connor McDavid | EDM | $9,000 | 15.41 | 1.71 |
| Leon Draisaitl | EDM | $8,500 | 12.70 | 1.49 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connor Bedard | CHI | $8,000 | 17.92 | 2.24 |
| Noah Cates | PHI | $3,800 | 8.46 | 2.23 |
| Yanni Gourde | TBL | $2,600 | 5.80 | 2.23 |
| Ryan McLeod | BUF | $3,400 | 7.54 | 2.22 |
Wing
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Schmaltz | UTA | $6,400 | 14.84 | 2.32 |
| Timo Meier | NJD | $5,700 | 14.60 | 2.56 |
| Jake Guentzel | TBL | $6,800 | 14.30 | 2.10 |
| Clayton Keller | UTA | $6,900 | 14.18 | 2.06 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyson Foerster | PHI | $3,700 | 11.29 | 3.05 |
| Timo Meier | NJD | $5,700 | 14.60 | 2.56 |
| Vasily Podkolzin | EDM | $2,900 | 7.26 | 2.50 |
| Dawson Mercer | NJD | $4,600 | 11.34 | 2.47 |
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Defenseman
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Walman | EDM | $5,000 | 13.31 | 2.66 |
| Adam Fox | NYR | $5,900 | 11.76 | 1.99 |
| Darnell Nurse | EDM | $4,800 | 11.53 | 2.40 |
| Mikhail Sergachev | UTA | $5,500 | 11.42 | 2.08 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ian Cole | UTA | $2,800 | 7.51 | 2.68 |
| Jake Walman | EDM | $5,000 | 13.31 | 2.66 |
| Erik Cernak | TBL | $2,600 | 6.92 | 2.66 |
| Charle-Edouard D’Astous | TBL | $2,500 | 6.50 | 2.60 |
Goalie
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dan Vladar | PHI | $7,500 | 13.84 | 1.85 |
| Spencer Knight | CHI | $7,200 | 13.78 | 1.91 |
| Colten Ellis | BUF | $7,400 | 11.41 | 1.54 |
| Igor Shesterkin | NYR | $7,400 | 11.20 | 1.51 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spencer Knight | CHI | $7,200 | 13.78 | 1.91 |
| Dan Vladar | PHI | $7,500 | 13.84 | 1.85 |
| Colten Ellis | BUF | $7,400 | 11.41 | 1.54 |
| Igor Shesterkin | NYR | $7,400 | 11.20 | 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.