Daily Player Picks
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Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connor McDavid | EDM | $9,800 | 26.73 | 2.73 |
| Nathan MacKinnon | COL | $9,300 | 24.41 | 2.62 |
| Auston Matthews | TOR | $8,400 | 19.73 | 2.35 |
| Jack Hughes | NJ | $8,500 | 18.96 | 2.23 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| J.T. Compher | COL | $4,600 | 12.72 | 2.77 |
| Nic Dowd | WAS | $3,100 | 8.48 | 2.74 |
| Connor McDavid | EDM | $9,800 | 26.73 | 2.73 |
| Nathan MacKinnon | COL | $9,300 | 24.41 | 2.62 |
Wing
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mikko Rantanen | COL | $7,700 | 18.28 | 2.37 |
| William Nylander | TOR | $7,400 | 18.02 | 2.44 |
| John Tavares | TOR | $7,000 | 17.55 | 2.51 |
| Alex Ovechkin | WAS | $8,700 | 15.95 | 1.83 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sam Lafferty | TOR | $3,100 | 9.81 | 3.16 |
| Evgenii Dadonov | DAL | $2,700 | 7.97 | 2.95 |
| Dawson Mercer | NJ | $4,100 | 11.28 | 2.75 |
| Warren Foegele | EDM | $3,200 | 8.57 | 2.68 |
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Defenseman
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dougie Hamilton | NJ | $7,300 | 16.68 | 2.29 |
| Brent Burns | CAR | $6,300 | 13.96 | 2.22 |
| Shea Theodore | VGK | $6,000 | 13.45 | 2.24 |
| Darnell Nurse | EDM | $5,500 | 11.97 | 2.18 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Manson | COL | $3,600 | 11.29 | 3.14 |
| Braden Schneider | NYR | $2,500 | 7.70 | 3.08 |
| Martin Fehervary | WAS | $3,300 | 9.19 | 2.78 |
| Samuel Girard | COL | $4,200 | 11.07 | 2.63 |
Goalie
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Oettinger | DAL | $8,500 | 16.57 | 1.95 |
| Frederik Andersen | CAR | $7,800 | 14.77 | 1.89 |
| Igor Shesterkin | NYR | $8,300 | 14.25 | 1.72 |
| John Gibson | ANH | $7,200 | 13.96 | 1.94 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Oettinger | DAL | $8,500 | 16.57 | 1.95 |
| Connor Ingram | ARI | $6,900 | 13.46 | 1.95 |
| John Gibson | ANH | $7,200 | 13.96 | 1.94 |
| Frederik Andersen | CAR | $7,800 | 14.77 | 1.89 |
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.