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 | $10,500 | 31.33 | 2.98 |
| Nathan MacKinnon | COL | $10,300 | 27.46 | 2.67 |
| Leon Draisaitl | EDM | $10,100 | 27.24 | 2.70 |
| Auston Matthews | TOR | $10,000 | 25.30 | 2.53 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connor McDavid | EDM | $10,500 | 31.33 | 2.98 |
| Erik Haula | NJ | $4,200 | 11.89 | 2.83 |
| Aleksander Barkov | FLA | $7,300 | 20.67 | 2.83 |
| Brayden Schenn | STL | $5,400 | 15.23 | 2.82 |
Wing
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matthew Tkachuk | FLA | $10,000 | 24.81 | 2.48 |
| Ryan Nugent-Hopkins | EDM | $8,500 | 22.06 | 2.59 |
| Mikko Rantanen | COL | $9,500 | 21.87 | 2.30 |
| Carter Verhaeghe | FLA | $7,300 | 21.48 | 2.94 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pavel Dorofeyev | VGK | $5,000 | 16.52 | 3.30 |
| Carter Verhaeghe | FLA | $7,300 | 21.48 | 2.94 |
| Sam Reinhart | FLA | $6,400 | 18.40 | 2.88 |
| Viktor Arvidsson | LA | $6,300 | 17.40 | 2.76 |
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Defenseman
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Montour | FLA | $7,100 | 17.66 | 2.49 |
| Dougie Hamilton | NJ | $7,500 | 16.76 | 2.23 |
| Vince Dunn | SEA | $5,800 | 16.76 | 2.89 |
| Darnell Nurse | EDM | $6,300 | 16.31 | 2.59 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MacKenzie Weegar | CGY | $4,600 | 14.49 | 3.15 |
| Vince Dunn | SEA | $5,800 | 16.76 | 2.89 |
| Evan Bouchard | EDM | $4,500 | 13.01 | 2.89 |
| Mattias Ekholm | EDM | $4,200 | 11.32 | 2.69 |
Goalie
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antti Raanta | CAR | $8,000 | 27.15 | 3.39 |
| Joseph Woll | TOR | $8,400 | 20.05 | 2.39 |
| Alexandar Georgiev | COL | $8,600 | 20.02 | 2.33 |
| Stuart Skinner | EDM | $8,100 | 18.31 | 2.26 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antti Raanta | CAR | $8,000 | 27.15 | 3.39 |
| Joseph Woll | TOR | $8,400 | 20.05 | 2.39 |
| Jacob Markstrom | CGY | $6,700 | 15.78 | 2.35 |
| Alexandar Georgiev | COL | $8,600 | 20.02 | 2.33 |
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.