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 | $9,400 | 23.77 | 2.53 |
| Nathan MacKinnon | COL | $8,900 | 23.77 | 2.67 |
| Leon Draisaitl | EDM | $8,500 | 19.46 | 2.29 |
| Tage Thompson | BUF | $7,600 | 17.72 | 2.33 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Rasmussen | DET | $3,200 | 9.38 | 2.93 |
| Jack Roslovic | CLS | $3,300 | 9.58 | 2.90 |
| Nicolas Roy | VGK | $2,800 | 7.86 | 2.81 |
| Blake Lizotte | LA | $2,500 | 6.77 | 2.71 |
Wing
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Pastrnak | BOS | $9,200 | 21.74 | 2.36 |
| Mikko Rantanen | COL | $7,900 | 18.76 | 2.38 |
| Brad Marchand | BOS | $8,300 | 18.45 | 2.22 |
| Timo Meier | SJ | $7,600 | 15.92 | 2.09 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Carrier | VGK | $2,600 | 8.35 | 3.21 |
| Noah Gregor | SJ | $2,500 | 7.95 | 3.18 |
| Miles Wood | NJ | $3,100 | 9.80 | 3.16 |
| Lawson Crouse | ARI | $3,000 | 9.04 | 3.01 |
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Defenseman
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cale Makar | COL | $7,400 | 19.52 | 2.64 |
| Rasmus Dahlin | BUF | $8,000 | 18.57 | 2.32 |
| Roman Josi | NSH | $7,500 | 17.26 | 2.30 |
| Erik Karlsson | SJ | $8,300 | 17.13 | 2.06 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan McDonagh | NSH | $2,600 | 7.56 | 2.91 |
| Josh Manson | COL | $2,600 | 7.45 | 2.86 |
| Alexandre Carrier | NSH | $2,500 | 6.96 | 2.79 |
| Mattias Ekholm | NSH | $3,100 | 8.39 | 2.71 |
Goalie
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ilya Sorokin | NYI | $8,100 | 21.66 | 2.67 |
| Carter Hart | PHI | $8,200 | 17.85 | 2.18 |
| Linus Ullmark | BOS | $8,300 | 16.48 | 1.99 |
| Igor Shesterkin | NYR | $7,400 | 16.10 | 2.18 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ilya Sorokin | NYI | $8,100 | 21.66 | 2.67 |
| Carter Hart | PHI | $8,200 | 17.85 | 2.18 |
| Igor Shesterkin | NYR | $7,400 | 16.10 | 2.18 |
| Joonas Korpisalo | CLS | $6,500 | 13.57 | 2.09 |
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.