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 | $8,300 | 31.98 | 3.85 |
| Auston Matthews | TOR | $7,700 | 20.88 | 2.71 |
| Sidney Crosby | PIT | $7,300 | 17.01 | 2.33 |
| Wyatt Johnston | DAL | $7,500 | 16.51 | 2.20 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connor McDavid | EDM | $8,300 | 31.98 | 3.85 |
| Auston Matthews | TOR | $7,700 | 20.88 | 2.71 |
| Fraser Minten | BOS | $4,500 | 10.94 | 2.43 |
| Sidney Crosby | PIT | $7,300 | 17.01 | 2.33 |
Wing
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikita Kucherov | TB | $8,000 | 29.44 | 3.68 |
| David Pastrnak | BOS | $7,900 | 22.85 | 2.89 |
| Leon Draisaitl | EDM | $7,700 | 22.03 | 2.86 |
| Brandon Hagel | TB | $7,300 | 21.04 | 2.88 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikita Kucherov | TB | $8,000 | 29.44 | 3.68 |
| Juraj Slafkovsky | MON | $5,900 | 17.52 | 2.97 |
| Andrew Copp | DET | $4,700 | 13.94 | 2.97 |
| David Pastrnak | BOS | $7,900 | 22.85 | 2.89 |
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Defenseman
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zach Werenski | CBJ | $7,800 | 23.22 | 2.98 |
| Darren Raddysh | TB | $6,900 | 20.61 | 2.99 |
| Evan Bouchard | EDM | $7,000 | 20.45 | 2.92 |
| Lane Hutson | MON | $6,700 | 16.94 | 2.53 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Darren Raddysh | TB | $6,900 | 20.61 | 2.99 |
| Zach Werenski | CBJ | $7,800 | 23.22 | 2.98 |
| Evan Bouchard | EDM | $7,000 | 20.45 | 2.92 |
| Noah Dobson | MON | $6,300 | 16.05 | 2.55 |
Goalie
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ilya Sorokin | NYI | $7,800 | 24.90 | 3.19 |
| Brandon Bussi | CAR | $8,000 | 20.51 | 2.56 |
| Andrei Vasilevskiy | TB | $8,000 | 19.08 | 2.38 |
| Karel Vejmelka | UTA | $7,700 | 18.71 | 2.43 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ilya Sorokin | NYI | $7,800 | 24.90 | 3.19 |
| Brandon Bussi | CAR | $8,000 | 20.51 | 2.56 |
| Tristan Jarry | EDM | $7,300 | 17.93 | 2.46 |
| Karel Vejmelka | UTA | $7,700 | 18.71 | 2.43 |
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.