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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auston Matthews | TOR | $9,900 | 21.43 | 2.16 |
| Connor McDavid | EDM | $9,500 | 20.72 | 2.18 |
| Sidney Crosby | PIT | $8,200 | 17.79 | 2.17 |
| Elias Pettersson | VAN | $8,600 | 17.44 | 2.03 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dmitri Voronkov | CLS | $3,300 | 8.60 | 2.61 |
| Jack Drury | CAR | $3,000 | 7.72 | 2.57 |
| Ryan McLeod | EDM | $3,000 | 7.58 | 2.53 |
| Noel Acciari | PIT | $2,700 | 6.50 | 2.41 |
Wing
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikita Kucherov | TB | $10,000 | 23.37 | 2.34 |
| David Pastrnak | BOS | $10,000 | 21.95 | 2.19 |
| Matthew Tkachuk | FLA | $7,600 | 18.63 | 2.45 |
| Zach Hyman | EDM | $8,300 | 18.02 | 2.17 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trent Frederic | BOS | $3,400 | 10.25 | 3.01 |
| Corey Perry | EDM | $2,500 | 7.26 | 2.90 |
| Martin Necas | CAR | $4,600 | 12.91 | 2.81 |
| Pius Suter | VAN | $3,600 | 10.13 | 2.81 |
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Defenseman
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rasmus Dahlin | BUF | $6,800 | 16.76 | 2.46 |
| Roman Josi | NSH | $7,000 | 14.99 | 2.14 |
| Brock Faber | MIN | $5,500 | 14.85 | 2.70 |
| Victor Hedman | TB | $6,300 | 14.56 | 2.31 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calvin de Haan | TB | $2,900 | 8.70 | 3.00 |
| Dennis Gilbert | CGY | $2,500 | 7.11 | 2.84 |
| Ian Cole | VAN | $2,800 | 7.74 | 2.77 |
| Nick Perbix | TB | $3,200 | 8.74 | 2.73 |
Goalie
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stuart Skinner | EDM | $8,400 | 20.29 | 2.42 |
| Thatcher Demko | VAN | $8,500 | 18.25 | 2.15 |
| Connor Hellebuyck | WPG | $7,800 | 16.73 | 2.14 |
| Linus Ullmark | BOS | $8,200 | 15.90 | 1.94 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stuart Skinner | EDM | $8,400 | 20.29 | 2.42 |
| Thatcher Demko | VAN | $8,500 | 18.25 | 2.15 |
| Connor Hellebuyck | WPG | $7,800 | 16.73 | 2.14 |
| Alex Lyon | DET | $7,500 | 15.16 | 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.