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 | $9,500 | 25.60 | 2.70 |
| Connor McDavid | EDM | $9,700 | 24.54 | 2.53 |
| Leon Draisaitl | EDM | $7,900 | 20.11 | 2.54 |
| Barrett Hayton | ARI | $4,400 | 13.49 | 3.07 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barrett Hayton | ARI | $4,400 | 13.49 | 3.07 |
| Nathan MacKinnon | COL | $9,500 | 25.60 | 2.70 |
| Travis Boyd | ARI | $3,000 | 7.90 | 2.63 |
| Leon Draisaitl | EDM | $7,900 | 20.11 | 2.54 |
Wing
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mikko Rantanen | COL | $7,700 | 18.78 | 2.44 |
| Clayton Keller | ARI | $6,400 | 18.71 | 2.92 |
| Ryan Nugent-Hopkins | EDM | $6,000 | 14.28 | 2.38 |
| Jake Guentzel | PIT | $6,500 | 14.22 | 2.19 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Warren Foegele | EDM | $2,900 | 8.73 | 3.01 |
| Clayton Keller | ARI | $6,400 | 18.71 | 2.92 |
| Kailer Yamamoto | EDM | $3,000 | 8.51 | 2.84 |
| Denis Malgin | COL | $2,700 | 7.41 | 2.75 |
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Defenseman
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Darnell Nurse | EDM | $5,100 | 12.86 | 2.52 |
| Kris Letang | PIT | $5,600 | 12.55 | 2.24 |
| Devon Toews | COL | $4,800 | 11.67 | 2.43 |
| Juuso Valimaki | ARI | $4,000 | 11.55 | 2.89 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Juuso Valimaki | ARI | $4,000 | 11.55 | 2.89 |
| Mattias Ekholm | EDM | $3,700 | 10.10 | 2.73 |
| Brian Dumoulin | PIT | $2,600 | 6.71 | 2.58 |
| Darnell Nurse | EDM | $5,100 | 12.86 | 2.52 |
Goalie
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alexandar Georgiev | COL | $7,900 | 18.05 | 2.29 |
| Connor Ingram | ARI | $7,000 | 14.04 | 2.01 |
| Stuart Skinner | EDM | $8,400 | 13.56 | 1.61 |
| Tristan Jarry | PIT | $7,500 | 6.01 | 0.80 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alexandar Georgiev | COL | $7,900 | 18.05 | 2.29 |
| Connor Ingram | ARI | $7,000 | 14.04 | 2.01 |
| Stuart Skinner | EDM | $8,400 | 13.56 | 1.61 |
| Tristan Jarry | PIT | $7,500 | 6.01 | 0.80 |
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.