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 | $10,300 | 28.35 | 2.75 |
| Auston Matthews | TOR | $9,900 | 22.77 | 2.30 |
| Tim Stuetzle | OTT | $8,400 | 20.98 | 2.50 |
| John Tavares | TOR | $8,000 | 20.10 | 2.51 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nathan MacKinnon | COL | $10,300 | 28.35 | 2.75 |
| J.T. Compher | COL | $5,400 | 14.39 | 2.66 |
| Anze Kopitar | LA | $6,900 | 18.11 | 2.62 |
| Jesperi Kotkaniemi | CAR | $4,000 | 10.17 | 2.54 |
Wing
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matthew Tkachuk | FLA | $9,700 | 25.02 | 2.58 |
| William Nylander | TOR | $8,800 | 22.66 | 2.58 |
| Mikko Rantanen | COL | $9,400 | 20.68 | 2.20 |
| Carter Verhaeghe | FLA | $7,400 | 20.32 | 2.75 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carter Verhaeghe | FLA | $7,400 | 20.32 | 2.75 |
| Sam Reinhart | FLA | $6,900 | 18.47 | 2.68 |
| Adrian Kempe | LA | $6,800 | 17.94 | 2.64 |
| Kevin Fiala | LA | $7,600 | 19.79 | 2.60 |
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Defenseman
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rasmus Dahlin | BUF | $8,400 | 17.78 | 2.12 |
| Brent Burns | CAR | $7,000 | 17.31 | 2.47 |
| Brandon Montour | FLA | $7,200 | 16.27 | 2.26 |
| Josh Morrissey | WPG | $7,500 | 15.43 | 2.06 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Manson | COL | $3,600 | 11.86 | 3.30 |
| Samuel Girard | COL | $4,800 | 12.28 | 2.56 |
| Rasmus Ristolainen | PHI | $4,100 | 10.38 | 2.53 |
| Brent Burns | CAR | $7,000 | 17.31 | 2.47 |
Goalie
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antti Raanta | CAR | $7,800 | 24.26 | 3.11 |
| Ilya Samsonov | TOR | $8,300 | 20.95 | 2.52 |
| Ilya Sorokin | NYI | $8,400 | 20.70 | 2.46 |
| Alexandar Georgiev | COL | $8,500 | 19.94 | 2.35 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antti Raanta | CAR | $7,800 | 24.26 | 3.11 |
| Ilya Samsonov | TOR | $8,300 | 20.95 | 2.52 |
| Ilya Sorokin | NYI | $8,400 | 20.70 | 2.46 |
| Carter Hart | PHI | $7,300 | 17.99 | 2.46 |
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.