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 | $8,100 | 26.14 | 3.23 |
| Evgeni Malkin | PIT | $6,800 | 17.90 | 2.63 |
| Ryan Hartman | MIN | $6,200 | 16.11 | 2.60 |
| Wyatt Johnston | DAL | $7,500 | 16.10 | 2.15 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connor McDavid | EDM | $8,100 | 26.14 | 3.23 |
| Logan Stankoven | CAR | $5,400 | 15.37 | 2.85 |
| Evgeni Malkin | PIT | $6,800 | 17.90 | 2.63 |
| Ryan Hartman | MIN | $6,200 | 16.11 | 2.60 |
Wing
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jason Robertson | DAL | $7,800 | 20.52 | 2.63 |
| Matt Boldy | MIN | $7,900 | 19.14 | 2.42 |
| Kirill Kaprizov | MIN | $7,700 | 18.45 | 2.40 |
| Bryan Rust | PIT | $6,700 | 17.61 | 2.63 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Egor Chinakhov | PIT | $5,000 | 16.28 | 3.26 |
| Rickard Rakell | PIT | $5,900 | 17.60 | 2.98 |
| Matt Savoie | EDM | $4,600 | 13.18 | 2.86 |
| Matvei Michkov | PHI | $4,900 | 13.44 | 2.74 |
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Defenseman
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Erik Karlsson | PIT | $6,100 | 20.94 | 3.43 |
| Evan Bouchard | EDM | $7,000 | 18.29 | 2.61 |
| John Carlson | ANH | $6,300 | 14.86 | 2.36 |
| Jake Sanderson | OTT | $6,500 | 14.68 | 2.26 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Erik Karlsson | PIT | $6,100 | 20.94 | 3.43 |
| Evan Bouchard | EDM | $7,000 | 18.29 | 2.61 |
| Travis Sanheim | PHI | $5,100 | 12.34 | 2.42 |
| Sean Walker | CAR | $5,200 | 12.48 | 2.40 |
Goalie
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linus Ullmark | OTT | $7,300 | 17.13 | 2.35 |
| Jesper Wallstedt | MIN | $7,600 | 16.69 | 2.20 |
| Connor Ingram | EDM | $7,900 | 16.39 | 2.07 |
| Jake Oettinger | DAL | $7,700 | 16.38 | 2.13 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linus Ullmark | OTT | $7,300 | 17.13 | 2.35 |
| Jesper Wallstedt | MIN | $7,600 | 16.69 | 2.20 |
| Jake Oettinger | DAL | $7,700 | 16.38 | 2.13 |
| Connor Ingram | EDM | $7,900 | 16.39 | 2.07 |
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.