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 | $9,600 | 18.01 | 1.88 |
| Leon Draisaitl | EDM | $8,100 | 15.35 | 1.89 |
| Aleksander Barkov | FLA | $7,000 | 14.69 | 2.10 |
| Jack Hughes | NJD | $8,600 | 14.67 | 1.71 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Donato | CHI | $3,900 | 10.71 | 2.75 |
| Vladislav Namestnikov | WPG | $3,200 | 8.35 | 2.61 |
| Adam Gaudette | OTT | $3,000 | 7.58 | 2.53 |
| Christian Dvorak | MTL | $2,500 | 6.29 | 2.51 |
Wing
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kirill Kaprizov | MIN | $9,800 | 20.59 | 2.10 |
| Nikita Kucherov | TBL | $9,400 | 18.31 | 1.95 |
| Sam Reinhart | FLA | $8,200 | 17.15 | 2.09 |
| Kyle Connor | WPG | $8,400 | 16.95 | 2.02 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Tanev | SEA | $2,800 | 9.12 | 3.26 |
| Dakota Joshua | VAN | $2,500 | 7.60 | 3.04 |
| Brendan Gallagher | MTL | $3,200 | 8.77 | 2.74 |
| Jake DeBrusk | VAN | $3,700 | 10.02 | 2.71 |
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Defenseman
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evan Bouchard | EDM | $6,600 | 16.38 | 2.48 |
| Victor Hedman | TBL | $6,800 | 16.03 | 2.36 |
| Quinn Hughes | VAN | $7,300 | 14.48 | 1.98 |
| Rasmus Dahlin | BUF | $6,400 | 13.70 | 2.14 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacob Bryson | BUF | $2,600 | 7.71 | 2.97 |
| Esa Lindell | DAL | $3,500 | 9.83 | 2.81 |
| Jacob Trouba | NYR | $4,700 | 12.21 | 2.60 |
| Niko Mikkola | FLA | $3,100 | 7.97 | 2.57 |
Goalie
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Filip Gustavsson | MIN | $8,400 | 17.99 | 2.14 |
| Joey Daccord | SEA | $8,200 | 17.40 | 2.12 |
| Jake Oettinger | DAL | $8,000 | 15.82 | 1.98 |
| Igor Shesterkin | NYR | $8,500 | 15.36 | 1.81 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Filip Gustavsson | MIN | $8,400 | 17.99 | 2.14 |
| Joey Daccord | SEA | $8,200 | 17.40 | 2.12 |
| Jake Oettinger | DAL | $8,000 | 15.82 | 1.98 |
| Andrei Vasilevskiy | TBL | $7,600 | 14.12 | 1.86 |
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.