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 | $9,800 | 21.13 | 2.16 |
| Auston Matthews | TOR | $10,200 | 20.59 | 2.02 |
| Brayden Point | TB | $7,500 | 17.31 | 2.31 |
| Sidney Crosby | PIT | $7,800 | 16.91 | 2.17 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wyatt Johnston | DAL | $5,600 | 13.58 | 2.42 |
| Brayden Point | TB | $7,500 | 17.31 | 2.31 |
| Logan Cooley | ARI | $4,600 | 10.08 | 2.19 |
| Sidney Crosby | PIT | $7,800 | 16.91 | 2.17 |
Wing
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steven Stamkos | TB | $7,000 | 19.75 | 2.82 |
| Nikita Kucherov | TB | $9,600 | 19.05 | 1.98 |
| Bryan Rust | PIT | $6,600 | 15.63 | 2.37 |
| Jordan Kyrou | STL | $6,500 | 14.09 | 2.17 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evgenii Dadonov | DAL | $2,500 | 7.75 | 3.10 |
| Steven Stamkos | TB | $7,000 | 19.75 | 2.82 |
| Kyle Palmieri | NYI | $4,500 | 11.67 | 2.59 |
| Jamie Benn | DAL | $4,800 | 12.07 | 2.51 |
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Defenseman
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evan Bouchard | EDM | $6,700 | 12.71 | 1.90 |
| Mattias Ekholm | EDM | $4,500 | 11.25 | 2.50 |
| Erik Karlsson | PIT | $5,400 | 11.14 | 2.06 |
| Miro Heiskanen | DAL | $5,200 | 9.46 | 1.82 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mattias Ekholm | EDM | $4,500 | 11.25 | 2.50 |
| Erik Karlsson | PIT | $5,400 | 11.14 | 2.06 |
| Samuel Bolduc | NYI | $2,500 | 5.03 | 2.01 |
| Evan Bouchard | EDM | $6,700 | 12.71 | 1.90 |
Goalie
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Oettinger | DAL | $8,300 | 17.90 | 2.16 |
| Calvin Pickard | EDM | $8,200 | 14.15 | 1.73 |
| Alex Nedeljkovic | PIT | $7,800 | 12.84 | 1.65 |
| Matt Tomkins | TB | $7,900 | 12.77 | 1.62 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Oettinger | DAL | $8,300 | 17.90 | 2.16 |
| Calvin Pickard | EDM | $8,200 | 14.15 | 1.73 |
| Jordan Binnington | STL | $7,100 | 12.02 | 1.69 |
| Alex Nedeljkovic | PIT | $7,800 | 12.84 | 1.65 |
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.