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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nathan MacKinnon | COL | $9,300 | 24.20 | 2.60 |
| Connor McDavid | EDM | $9,400 | 23.72 | 2.52 |
| Leon Draisaitl | EDM | $8,300 | 19.05 | 2.29 |
| Auston Matthews | TOR | $9,000 | 18.90 | 2.10 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shane Pinto | OTT | $3,200 | 10.09 | 3.15 |
| Noah Cates | PHI | $2,500 | 7.24 | 2.89 |
| Michael Rasmussen | DET | $3,100 | 8.96 | 2.89 |
| Nicolas Roy | VGK | $2,900 | 8.23 | 2.84 |
Wing
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Pastrnak | BOS | $9,000 | 22.91 | 2.55 |
| Mikko Rantanen | COL | $8,000 | 20.38 | 2.55 |
| Jake Guentzel | PIT | $7,800 | 19.57 | 2.51 |
| Matthew Tkachuk | FLA | $8,100 | 19.38 | 2.39 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carter Verhaeghe | FLA | $5,200 | 15.69 | 3.02 |
| Logan O’Connor | COL | $2,600 | 7.79 | 3.00 |
| Mike Hoffman | MON | $3,000 | 8.98 | 2.99 |
| Miles Wood | NJ | $3,600 | 10.64 | 2.95 |
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Defenseman
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cale Makar | COL | $7,400 | 19.57 | 2.64 |
| Rasmus Dahlin | BUF | $7,800 | 19.09 | 2.45 |
| Roman Josi | NSH | $7,500 | 16.98 | 2.26 |
| Brandon Montour | FLA | $7,500 | 14.81 | 1.98 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Travis Hamonic | OTT | $2,800 | 8.81 | 3.15 |
| Ryan McDonagh | NSH | $2,700 | 8.24 | 3.05 |
| Timothy Liljegren | TOR | $2,500 | 7.13 | 2.85 |
| Nicolas Hague | VGK | $2,700 | 7.52 | 2.79 |
Goalie
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ilya Sorokin | NYI | $8,400 | 17.53 | 2.09 |
| Spencer Knight | FLA | $8,100 | 16.46 | 2.03 |
| Carter Hart | PHI | $7,600 | 16.17 | 2.13 |
| Connor Hellebuyck | WPG | $7,400 | 15.84 | 2.14 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connor Hellebuyck | WPG | $7,400 | 15.84 | 2.14 |
| Carter Hart | PHI | $7,600 | 16.17 | 2.13 |
| Ilya Sorokin | NYI | $8,400 | 17.53 | 2.09 |
| Spencer Knight | FLA | $8,100 | 16.46 | 2.03 |
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.