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 | $8,900 | 22.08 | 2.48 |
| William Nylander | TOR | $7,700 | 20.46 | 2.66 |
| Jack Hughes | NJ | $8,400 | 20.12 | 2.39 |
| Leon Draisaitl | EDM | $8,000 | 19.51 | 2.44 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mikael Granlund | SJ | $6,900 | 19.18 | 2.78 |
| William Nylander | TOR | $7,700 | 20.46 | 2.66 |
| Sebastian Aho | CAR | $6,500 | 16.77 | 2.58 |
| Sidney Crosby | PIT | $7,000 | 17.71 | 2.53 |
Wing
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kirill Kaprizov | MIN | $9,000 | 23.16 | 2.57 |
| Sam Reinhart | FLA | $8,200 | 21.29 | 2.60 |
| Martin Necas | CAR | $8,600 | 20.78 | 2.42 |
| Jesper Bratt | NJ | $7,500 | 20.21 | 2.69 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eric Robinson | CAR | $3,500 | 9.66 | 2.76 |
| Jesper Bratt | NJ | $7,500 | 20.21 | 2.69 |
| Anders Lee | NYI | $5,900 | 15.76 | 2.67 |
| Justin Danforth | CBJ | $4,000 | 10.63 | 2.66 |
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Defenseman
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quinn Hughes | VAN | $7,000 | 17.86 | 2.55 |
| Zach Werenski | CBJ | $6,500 | 16.66 | 2.56 |
| Dougie Hamilton | NJ | $6,700 | 16.27 | 2.43 |
| Victor Hedman | TB | $6,800 | 16.10 | 2.37 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dmitry Orlov | CAR | $4,600 | 12.15 | 2.64 |
| Travis Sanheim | PHI | $5,500 | 14.20 | 2.58 |
| Zach Werenski | CBJ | $6,500 | 16.66 | 2.56 |
| Quinn Hughes | VAN | $7,000 | 17.86 | 2.55 |
Goalie
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joey Daccord | SEA | $8,100 | 23.47 | 2.90 |
| Jacob Markstrom | NJ | $7,800 | 22.13 | 2.84 |
| Joonas Korpisalo | BOS | $8,500 | 20.38 | 2.40 |
| Jake Oettinger | DAL | $7,400 | 20.14 | 2.72 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joey Daccord | SEA | $8,100 | 23.47 | 2.90 |
| Jacob Markstrom | NJ | $7,800 | 22.13 | 2.84 |
| Jake Oettinger | DAL | $7,400 | 20.14 | 2.72 |
| Filip Gustavsson | MIN | $7,600 | 19.30 | 2.54 |
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.