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 | 20.94 | 2.14 |
| Brayden Point | TB | $7,200 | 17.18 | 2.39 |
| Evgeni Malkin | PIT | $7,500 | 16.40 | 2.19 |
| Sidney Crosby | PIT | $8,200 | 16.12 | 1.97 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Casey Mittelstadt | BUF | $3,500 | 9.67 | 2.76 |
| Adam Lowry | WPG | $3,100 | 8.53 | 2.75 |
| Casey Cizikas | NYI | $2,600 | 6.94 | 2.67 |
| Nick Bonino | NYR | $2,700 | 7.20 | 2.67 |
Wing
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mikko Rantanen | COL | $8,500 | 20.02 | 2.35 |
| Nikita Kucherov | TB | $8,400 | 18.93 | 2.25 |
| Cole Caufield | MON | $6,900 | 17.03 | 2.47 |
| Travis Konecny | PHI | $6,800 | 16.47 | 2.42 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Killorn | ANH | $2,700 | 10.64 | 3.94 |
| Joel Armia | MON | $2,500 | 7.27 | 2.91 |
| Brendan Gallagher | MON | $3,300 | 9.34 | 2.83 |
| Michael Eyssimont | TB | $2,700 | 7.57 | 2.80 |
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Defenseman
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Noah Dobson | NYI | $6,800 | 14.99 | 2.20 |
| Mike Matheson | MON | $6,400 | 14.76 | 2.31 |
| Victor Hedman | TB | $6,000 | 14.57 | 2.43 |
| Cale Makar | COL | $7,500 | 13.83 | 1.84 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Johnson | BUF | $2,500 | 8.05 | 3.22 |
| Scott Mayfield | NYI | $3,200 | 10.18 | 3.18 |
| Nick Seeler | PHI | $2,600 | 7.23 | 2.78 |
| Ryan Pulock | NYI | $3,600 | 9.93 | 2.76 |
Goalie
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semyon Varlamov | NYI | $7,700 | 15.99 | 2.08 |
| Connor Ingram | ARI | $7,600 | 14.48 | 1.90 |
| Juuse Saros | NSH | $7,500 | 13.11 | 1.75 |
| Jordan Binnington | STL | $7,600 | 12.43 | 1.63 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semyon Varlamov | NYI | $7,700 | 15.99 | 2.08 |
| Connor Ingram | ARI | $7,600 | 14.48 | 1.90 |
| Juuse Saros | NSH | $7,500 | 13.11 | 1.75 |
| Jake Allen | MON | $7,300 | 12.29 | 1.68 |
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.