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 | $9,800 | 25.97 | 2.65 |
| Auston Matthews | TOR | $8,900 | 22.91 | 2.57 |
| Jack Hughes | NJ | $8,100 | 18.07 | 2.23 |
| Jack Eichel | VGK | $6,900 | 13.95 | 2.02 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Erik Haula | NJ | $3,300 | 10.46 | 3.17 |
| Nathan MacKinnon | COL | $9,800 | 25.97 | 2.65 |
| Auston Matthews | TOR | $8,900 | 22.91 | 2.57 |
| Noel Acciari | TOR | $2,600 | 6.64 | 2.56 |
Wing
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mikko Rantanen | COL | $8,500 | 19.17 | 2.26 |
| John Tavares | TOR | $6,900 | 15.02 | 2.18 |
| William Nylander | TOR | $6,800 | 14.47 | 2.13 |
| Jared McCann | SEA | $5,900 | 14.33 | 2.43 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nathan Bastian | NJ | $2,500 | 7.75 | 3.10 |
| Morgan Geekie | SEA | $2,500 | 6.90 | 2.76 |
| Michael Amadio | VGK | $2,700 | 7.43 | 2.75 |
| Tyler Motte | NYR | $2,900 | 7.72 | 2.66 |
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Defenseman
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cale Makar | COL | $7,600 | 16.61 | 2.19 |
| Alex Pietrangelo | VGK | $6,400 | 14.50 | 2.27 |
| Shea Theodore | VGK | $5,500 | 13.15 | 2.39 |
| Dougie Hamilton | NJ | $6,300 | 12.67 | 2.01 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Manson | COL | $3,300 | 12.20 | 3.70 |
| Jamie Oleksiak | SEA | $2,500 | 6.62 | 2.65 |
| Damon Severson | NJ | $2,800 | 7.33 | 2.62 |
| Zach Whitecloud | VGK | $2,600 | 6.72 | 2.58 |
Goalie
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laurent Brossoit | VGK | $7,800 | 17.73 | 2.27 |
| Alexandar Georgiev | COL | $8,200 | 16.34 | 1.99 |
| Ilya Samsonov | TOR | $8,000 | 16.00 | 2.00 |
| Vitek Vanecek | NJ | $7,700 | 15.12 | 1.96 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laurent Brossoit | VGK | $7,800 | 17.73 | 2.27 |
| Ilya Samsonov | TOR | $8,000 | 16.00 | 2.00 |
| Alexandar Georgiev | COL | $8,200 | 16.34 | 1.99 |
| Igor Shesterkin | NYR | $7,600 | 14.97 | 1.97 |
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.