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 McDavid | EDM | $9,200 | 21.08 | 2.29 |
| Leon Draisaitl | EDM | $8,200 | 16.09 | 1.96 |
| Tage Thompson | BUF | $7,600 | 14.68 | 1.93 |
| Sidney Crosby | PIT | $7,400 | 14.15 | 1.91 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christian Dvorak | PHI | $3,300 | 9.21 | 2.79 |
| Ben Kindel | PIT | $4,500 | 11.27 | 2.50 |
| Cody Glass | NJD | $2,800 | 6.95 | 2.48 |
| Fraser Minten | BOS | $2,600 | 6.38 | 2.45 |
Wing
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Boldy | MIN | $7,700 | 16.78 | 2.18 |
| David Pastrnak | BOS | $8,500 | 16.57 | 1.95 |
| Morgan Geekie | BOS | $6,400 | 15.20 | 2.37 |
| Bryan Rust | PIT | $6,500 | 14.05 | 2.16 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rutger McGroarty | PIT | $2,700 | 8.05 | 2.98 |
| Eeli Tolvanen | SEA | $3,500 | 9.87 | 2.82 |
| Vasily Podkolzin | EDM | $3,000 | 8.39 | 2.80 |
| Justin Brazeau | PIT | $3,000 | 8.16 | 2.72 |
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Defenseman
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rasmus Dahlin | BUF | $6,200 | 14.49 | 2.34 |
| Evan Bouchard | EDM | $6,800 | 13.39 | 1.97 |
| Lane Hutson | MTL | $4,800 | 11.80 | 2.46 |
| Shayne Gostisbehere | CAR | $5,500 | 11.67 | 2.12 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikita Zadorov | BOS | $2,800 | 7.89 | 2.82 |
| Bowen Byram | BUF | $3,100 | 8.27 | 2.67 |
| Hampus Lindholm | BOS | $3,600 | 9.24 | 2.57 |
| Ty Emberson | EDM | $2,600 | 6.69 | 2.57 |
Goalie
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Bussi | CAR | $8,400 | 16.31 | 1.94 |
| Jeremy Swayman | BOS | $7,300 | 14.83 | 2.03 |
| Filip Gustavsson | MIN | $8,100 | 13.38 | 1.65 |
| Dan Vladar | PHI | $7,000 | 11.76 | 1.68 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeremy Swayman | BOS | $7,300 | 14.83 | 2.03 |
| Brandon Bussi | CAR | $8,400 | 16.31 | 1.94 |
| Dan Vladar | PHI | $7,000 | 11.76 | 1.68 |
| Filip Gustavsson | MIN | $8,100 | 13.38 | 1.65 |
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.