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 | $10,400 | 27.26 | 2.62 |
| Leon Draisaitl | EDM | $9,700 | 27.14 | 2.80 |
| Auston Matthews | TOR | $10,300 | 26.74 | 2.60 |
| Connor McDavid | EDM | $10,200 | 26.37 | 2.58 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leo Carlsson | ANH | $3,000 | 10.43 | 3.48 |
| Barrett Hayton | ARI | $4,600 | 13.99 | 3.04 |
| Jack Roslovic | CBJ | $3,100 | 9.03 | 2.91 |
| Tim Stuetzle | OTT | $7,700 | 22.00 | 2.86 |
Wing
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Pastrnak | BOS | $10,100 | 25.76 | 2.55 |
| Brady Tkachuk | OTT | $7,400 | 24.06 | 3.25 |
| Mikko Rantanen | COL | $9,800 | 23.36 | 2.38 |
| Clayton Keller | ARI | $7,100 | 22.33 | 3.15 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matias Maccelli | ARI | $3,900 | 13.07 | 3.35 |
| Brady Tkachuk | OTT | $7,400 | 24.06 | 3.25 |
| Clayton Keller | ARI | $7,100 | 22.33 | 3.15 |
| Owen Tippett | PHI | $4,700 | 14.36 | 3.06 |
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Defenseman
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Erik Karlsson | PIT | $6,800 | 18.96 | 2.79 |
| Cale Makar | COL | $7,600 | 18.88 | 2.48 |
| Evan Bouchard | EDM | $6,600 | 18.56 | 2.81 |
| John Carlson | WSH | $5,900 | 16.72 | 2.83 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Faulk | STL | $4,300 | 14.46 | 3.36 |
| Jake Sanderson | OTT | $4,800 | 15.28 | 3.18 |
| Travis Hamonic | OTT | $3,800 | 11.75 | 3.09 |
| Tyson Barrie | NSH | $3,800 | 10.98 | 2.89 |
Goalie
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Filip Gustavsson | MIN | $8,000 | 19.69 | 2.46 |
| Joonas Korpisalo | OTT | $7,800 | 19.44 | 2.49 |
| Alexandar Georgiev | COL | $8,500 | 18.84 | 2.22 |
| Adin Hill | VGK | $8,700 | 18.84 | 2.17 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Juuse Saros | NSH | $7,000 | 18.46 | 2.64 |
| Cam Talbot | LA | $7,300 | 18.58 | 2.55 |
| Joonas Korpisalo | OTT | $7,800 | 19.44 | 2.49 |
| Filip Gustavsson | MIN | $8,000 | 19.69 | 2.46 |
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.