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 | $10,200 | 27.36 | 2.68 |
| Auston Matthews | TOR | $10,300 | 23.05 | 2.24 |
| Jack Eichel | VGK | $9,800 | 19.69 | 2.01 |
| Leon Draisaitl | EDM | $9,300 | 17.34 | 1.86 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connor McDavid | EDM | $10,200 | 27.36 | 2.68 |
| Pavel Zacha | BOS | $5,600 | 13.66 | 2.44 |
| Auston Matthews | TOR | $10,300 | 23.05 | 2.24 |
| Max Domi | TOR | $4,800 | 10.68 | 2.23 |
Wing
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Guentzel | CAR | $9,100 | 18.72 | 2.06 |
| David Pastrnak | BOS | $10,000 | 18.24 | 1.82 |
| Zach Hyman | EDM | $9,200 | 17.24 | 1.87 |
| Jason Robertson | DAL | $8,200 | 15.93 | 1.94 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mark Stone | VGK | $3,000 | 11.74 | 3.91 |
| Teuvo Teravainen | CAR | $5,300 | 12.72 | 2.40 |
| Kyle Palmieri | NYI | $6,300 | 13.89 | 2.21 |
| Tyler Seguin | DAL | $5,700 | 12.48 | 2.19 |
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Defenseman
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evan Bouchard | EDM | $7,600 | 15.71 | 2.07 |
| Mattias Ekholm | EDM | $6,200 | 13.05 | 2.11 |
| Brady Skjei | CAR | $5,300 | 12.89 | 2.43 |
| Miro Heiskanen | DAL | $6,600 | 11.84 | 1.79 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brady Skjei | CAR | $5,300 | 12.89 | 2.43 |
| Jaccob Slavin | CAR | $4,400 | 9.82 | 2.23 |
| Mattias Ekholm | EDM | $6,200 | 13.05 | 2.11 |
| Evan Bouchard | EDM | $7,600 | 15.71 | 2.07 |
Goalie
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frederik Andersen | CAR | $8,600 | 23.63 | 2.75 |
| Linus Ullmark | BOS | $8,400 | 22.48 | 2.68 |
| Jake Oettinger | DAL | $7,900 | 22.44 | 2.84 |
| Stuart Skinner | EDM | $8,100 | 20.69 | 2.55 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Oettinger | DAL | $7,900 | 22.44 | 2.84 |
| Frederik Andersen | CAR | $8,600 | 23.63 | 2.75 |
| Linus Ullmark | BOS | $8,400 | 22.48 | 2.68 |
| Stuart Skinner | EDM | $8,100 | 20.69 | 2.55 |
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.