Daily Player Picks
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Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connor McDavid | EDM | $8,600 | 27.83 | 3.24 |
| Jack Eichel | VGK | $8,100 | 23.48 | 2.90 |
| Connor Bedard | CHI | $7,900 | 18.49 | 2.34 |
| Ryan O’Reilly | NSH | $6,500 | 18.17 | 2.80 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connor McDavid | EDM | $8,600 | 27.83 | 3.24 |
| Konsta Helenius | BUF | $3,100 | 9.31 | 3.00 |
| Jack Eichel | VGK | $8,100 | 23.48 | 2.90 |
| Ryan Hartman | MIN | $5,400 | 15.24 | 2.82 |
Wing
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tage Thompson | BUF | $7,400 | 22.09 | 2.98 |
| Mark Stone | VGK | $8,000 | 21.57 | 2.70 |
| David Pastrnak | BOS | $7,800 | 20.76 | 2.66 |
| Zach Hyman | EDM | $6,900 | 20.40 | 2.96 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrei Svechnikov | CAR | $6,000 | 19.42 | 3.24 |
| Tage Thompson | BUF | $7,400 | 22.09 | 2.98 |
| Zach Hyman | EDM | $6,900 | 20.40 | 2.96 |
| Steven Stamkos | NSH | $5,800 | 16.80 | 2.90 |
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Defenseman
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zach Werenski | CBJ | $7,800 | 22.52 | 2.89 |
| Lane Hutson | MON | $6,800 | 18.48 | 2.72 |
| Quinn Hughes | MIN | $6,900 | 17.50 | 2.54 |
| Roman Josi | NSH | $6,600 | 17.40 | 2.64 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zach Werenski | CBJ | $7,800 | 22.52 | 2.89 |
| Lane Hutson | MON | $6,800 | 18.48 | 2.72 |
| Roman Josi | NSH | $6,600 | 17.40 | 2.64 |
| Rasmus Dahlin | BUF | $6,300 | 16.33 | 2.59 |
Goalie
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Filip Gustavsson | MIN | $7,900 | 17.76 | 2.25 |
| Tristan Jarry | EDM | $7,900 | 16.45 | 2.08 |
| James Reimer | OTT | $7,500 | 15.31 | 2.04 |
| Akira Schmid | VGK | $7,700 | 15.21 | 1.98 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Filip Gustavsson | MIN | $7,900 | 17.76 | 2.25 |
| Tristan Jarry | EDM | $7,900 | 16.45 | 2.08 |
| James Reimer | OTT | $7,500 | 15.31 | 2.04 |
| Jet Greaves | CBJ | $7,500 | 15.19 | 2.02 |
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.