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 | $9,300 | 23.99 | 2.58 |
| Auston Matthews | TOR | $9,600 | 21.07 | 2.19 |
| Leon Draisaitl | EDM | $8,900 | 19.34 | 2.17 |
| Dylan Larkin | DET | $7,400 | 17.88 | 2.42 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adam Lowry | WPG | $2,700 | 7.94 | 2.94 |
| Wyatt Johnston | DAL | $3,400 | 9.40 | 2.76 |
| Jordan Staal | CAR | $2,900 | 7.80 | 2.69 |
| Jake Evans | MON | $2,500 | 6.47 | 2.59 |
Wing
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Pastrnak | BOS | $9,200 | 22.12 | 2.40 |
| Mikko Rantanen | COL | $8,100 | 20.60 | 2.54 |
| Nikita Kucherov | TB | $8,400 | 18.75 | 2.23 |
| Alex DeBrincat | DET | $7,500 | 17.83 | 2.38 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Owen Tippett | PHI | $4,400 | 12.34 | 2.81 |
| Craig Smith | DAL | $2,500 | 6.97 | 2.79 |
| Tyson Foerster | PHI | $2,800 | 7.50 | 2.68 |
| Stefan Noesen | CAR | $3,000 | 7.95 | 2.65 |
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Defenseman
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cale Makar | COL | $7,900 | 18.03 | 2.28 |
| Mike Matheson | MON | $6,000 | 15.85 | 2.64 |
| Zach Werenski | CLS | $6,400 | 13.85 | 2.16 |
| Evan Bouchard | EDM | $6,100 | 13.69 | 2.24 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Middleton | MIN | $3,200 | 8.94 | 2.79 |
| Travis Hamonic | OTT | $3,100 | 8.53 | 2.75 |
| Nikita Zadorov | CGY | $2,800 | 7.57 | 2.70 |
| Dmitry Orlov | CAR | $3,200 | 8.60 | 2.69 |
Goalie
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Filip Gustavsson | MIN | $8,000 | 15.86 | 1.98 |
| Linus Ullmark | BOS | $8,500 | 15.86 | 1.87 |
| Ilya Sorokin | NYI | $7,900 | 14.89 | 1.88 |
| Joseph Woll | TOR | $7,300 | 14.09 | 1.93 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Filip Gustavsson | MIN | $8,000 | 15.86 | 1.98 |
| Joseph Woll | TOR | $7,300 | 14.09 | 1.93 |
| Ilya Sorokin | NYI | $7,900 | 14.89 | 1.88 |
| Linus Ullmark | BOS | $8,500 | 15.86 | 1.87 |
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.