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 | $8,400 | 29.76 | 3.54 |
| Jack Eichel | VGK | $8,100 | 25.24 | 3.12 |
| Connor Bedard | CHI | $8,000 | 20.99 | 2.62 |
| Auston Matthews | TOR | $7,600 | 18.84 | 2.48 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connor McDavid | EDM | $8,400 | 29.76 | 3.54 |
| Jack Eichel | VGK | $8,100 | 25.24 | 3.12 |
| Mikael Backlund | CGY | $5,500 | 15.03 | 2.73 |
| Tomas Hertl | VGK | $6,700 | 17.92 | 2.67 |
Wing
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tage Thompson | BUF | $7,400 | 22.91 | 3.10 |
| Mark Stone | VGK | $8,000 | 22.72 | 2.84 |
| David Pastrnak | BOS | $7,900 | 22.07 | 2.79 |
| Artemi Panarin | NYR | $6,900 | 18.98 | 2.75 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tage Thompson | BUF | $7,400 | 22.91 | 3.10 |
| Steven Stamkos | NSH | $5,800 | 17.29 | 2.98 |
| Mitch Marner | VGK | $6,300 | 17.98 | 2.85 |
| Mark Stone | VGK | $8,000 | 22.72 | 2.84 |
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Defenseman
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zach Werenski | CBJ | $7,800 | 22.44 | 2.88 |
| Evan Bouchard | EDM | $7,100 | 19.65 | 2.77 |
| Lane Hutson | MON | $6,600 | 16.99 | 2.57 |
| Roman Josi | NSH | $6,300 | 16.57 | 2.63 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zach Werenski | CBJ | $7,800 | 22.44 | 2.88 |
| Evan Bouchard | EDM | $7,100 | 19.65 | 2.77 |
| Roman Josi | NSH | $6,300 | 16.57 | 2.63 |
| Shea Theodore | VGK | $6,100 | 15.78 | 2.59 |
Goalie
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karel Vejmelka | UTA | $8,000 | 22.03 | 2.75 |
| Dustin Wolf | CGY | $7,400 | 18.73 | 2.53 |
| Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen | BUF | $7,500 | 18.69 | 2.49 |
| Philipp Grubauer | SEA | $6,800 | 18.29 | 2.69 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karel Vejmelka | UTA | $8,000 | 22.03 | 2.75 |
| Philipp Grubauer | SEA | $6,800 | 18.29 | 2.69 |
| Dustin Wolf | CGY | $7,400 | 18.73 | 2.53 |
| Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen | BUF | $7,500 | 18.69 | 2.49 |
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.