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 | $10,700 | 31.48 | 2.94 |
| Nathan MacKinnon | COL | $10,300 | 28.31 | 2.75 |
| Jack Hughes | NJ | $10,000 | 22.86 | 2.29 |
| Auston Matthews | TOR | $10,100 | 22.58 | 2.24 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connor McDavid | EDM | $10,700 | 31.48 | 2.94 |
| Sam Lafferty | TOR | $4,000 | 11.55 | 2.89 |
| Nathan MacKinnon | COL | $10,300 | 28.31 | 2.75 |
| John Tavares | TOR | $7,800 | 21.02 | 2.69 |
Wing
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Nylander | TOR | $8,800 | 22.28 | 2.53 |
| Mikko Rantanen | COL | $9,700 | 22.26 | 2.29 |
| Mitchell Marner | TOR | $7,900 | 20.53 | 2.60 |
| Zach Hyman | EDM | $8,300 | 18.68 | 2.25 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| T.J. Oshie | WSH | $5,000 | 14.78 | 2.96 |
| Warren Foegele | EDM | $4,000 | 10.39 | 2.60 |
| Mitchell Marner | TOR | $7,900 | 20.53 | 2.60 |
| Nick Schmaltz | ARI | $6,200 | 16.01 | 2.58 |
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Defenseman
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dougie Hamilton | NJ | $7,700 | 19.05 | 2.47 |
| Brent Burns | CAR | $7,100 | 17.34 | 2.44 |
| Shea Theodore | VGK | $7,200 | 16.00 | 2.22 |
| Bowen Byram | COL | $5,800 | 14.82 | 2.55 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Manson | COL | $4,200 | 12.01 | 2.86 |
| Samuel Girard | COL | $4,700 | 12.74 | 2.71 |
| Bowen Byram | COL | $5,800 | 14.82 | 2.55 |
| Trevor van Riemsdyk | WSH | $4,400 | 11.20 | 2.54 |
Goalie
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frederik Andersen | CAR | $8,200 | 21.06 | 2.57 |
| Justus Annunen | COL | $6,500 | 19.39 | 2.98 |
| Jake Oettinger | DAL | $8,500 | 19.38 | 2.28 |
| Ilya Samsonov | TOR | $8,000 | 19.02 | 2.38 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justus Annunen | COL | $6,500 | 19.39 | 2.98 |
| Frederik Andersen | CAR | $8,200 | 21.06 | 2.57 |
| Ilya Samsonov | TOR | $8,000 | 19.02 | 2.38 |
| Jake Oettinger | DAL | $8,500 | 19.38 | 2.28 |
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.