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 | $8,800 | 23.67 | 2.69 |
| Jack Hughes | NJ | $8,700 | 22.48 | 2.58 |
| Connor McDavid | EDM | $9,800 | 22.19 | 2.26 |
| Auston Matthews | TOR | $8,500 | 20.21 | 2.38 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tim Stuetzle | OTT | $6,700 | 19.25 | 2.87 |
| Joel Eriksson Ek | MIN | $5,300 | 15.06 | 2.84 |
| J.T. Compher | COL | $4,200 | 11.47 | 2.73 |
| Nathan MacKinnon | COL | $8,800 | 23.67 | 2.69 |
Wing
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Nylander | TOR | $7,100 | 17.70 | 2.49 |
| Zach Hyman | EDM | $7,800 | 17.61 | 2.26 |
| Mikko Rantanen | COL | $7,300 | 17.18 | 2.35 |
| Brady Tkachuk | OTT | $7,500 | 16.55 | 2.21 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lawson Crouse | ARI | $4,000 | 10.72 | 2.68 |
| Ivan Barbashev | STL | $3,000 | 7.67 | 2.56 |
| Brayden Schenn | STL | $4,300 | 10.98 | 2.55 |
| William Nylander | TOR | $7,100 | 17.70 | 2.49 |
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Defenseman
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dougie Hamilton | NJ | $7,700 | 17.69 | 2.30 |
| Roman Josi | NSH | $8,600 | 17.60 | 2.05 |
| Josh Morrissey | WPG | $6,100 | 13.41 | 2.20 |
| Thomas Chabot | OTT | $6,000 | 13.27 | 2.21 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Manson | COL | $3,200 | 11.68 | 3.65 |
| Bowen Byram | COL | $4,000 | 11.86 | 2.96 |
| Samuel Girard | COL | $4,100 | 11.93 | 2.91 |
| Jared Spurgeon | MIN | $4,700 | 12.33 | 2.62 |
Goalie
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Filip Gustavsson | MIN | $8,300 | 19.08 | 2.30 |
| Alexandar Georgiev | COL | $8,000 | 18.21 | 2.28 |
| Juuse Saros | NSH | $7,100 | 16.02 | 2.26 |
| MacKenzie Blackwood | NJ | $7,700 | 15.59 | 2.02 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Filip Gustavsson | MIN | $8,300 | 19.08 | 2.30 |
| Alexandar Georgiev | COL | $8,000 | 18.21 | 2.28 |
| Juuse Saros | NSH | $7,100 | 16.02 | 2.26 |
| MacKenzie Blackwood | NJ | $7,700 | 15.59 | 2.02 |
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.