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 | $9,600 | 24.22 | 2.52 |
| Jack Hughes | NJ | $8,700 | 22.61 | 2.60 |
| Sebastian Aho | CAR | $9,600 | 16.79 | 1.75 |
| Nico Hischier | NJ | $6,900 | 16.61 | 2.41 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| J.T. Compher | COL | $4,700 | 13.54 | 2.88 |
| Jack Hughes | NJ | $8,700 | 22.61 | 2.60 |
| Nathan MacKinnon | COL | $9,600 | 24.22 | 2.52 |
| Barrett Hayton | ARI | $4,100 | 9.96 | 2.43 |
Wing
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mikko Rantanen | COL | $7,900 | 17.03 | 2.16 |
| Timo Meier | NJ | $8,100 | 15.97 | 1.97 |
| Dawson Mercer | NJ | $4,800 | 14.35 | 2.99 |
| Andrei Svechnikov | CAR | $9,000 | 13.60 | 1.51 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Eyssimont | TB | $2,000 | 8.59 | 4.29 |
| Nathan Bastian | NJ | $2,500 | 8.58 | 3.43 |
| Dawson Mercer | NJ | $4,800 | 14.35 | 2.99 |
| Alex Newhook | COL | $2,700 | 7.80 | 2.89 |
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Defenseman
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dougie Hamilton | NJ | $7,300 | 19.02 | 2.60 |
| Shea Theodore | VGK | $6,600 | 14.79 | 2.24 |
| Brent Burns | CAR | $8,200 | 14.66 | 1.79 |
| Cale Makar | COL | $7,100 | 14.57 | 2.05 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jalen Chatfield | CAR | $2,000 | 6.31 | 3.16 |
| Samuel Girard | COL | $4,400 | 12.25 | 2.78 |
| Damon Severson | NJ | $3,100 | 8.56 | 2.76 |
| Dougie Hamilton | NJ | $7,300 | 19.02 | 2.60 |
Goalie
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alexandar Georgiev | COL | $7,600 | 18.94 | 2.49 |
| Vitek Vanecek | NJ | $8,400 | 15.19 | 1.81 |
| Connor Ingram | ARI | $7,100 | 14.73 | 2.08 |
| Andrei Vasilevskiy | TB | $9,800 | 13.67 | 1.39 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alexandar Georgiev | COL | $7,600 | 18.94 | 2.49 |
| Connor Ingram | ARI | $7,100 | 14.73 | 2.08 |
| Vitek Vanecek | NJ | $8,400 | 15.19 | 1.81 |
| Carter Hart | PHI | $7,500 | 12.36 | 1.65 |
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.