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 | $10,200 | 23.27 | 2.28 |
| Brayden Point | TB | $8,400 | 20.99 | 2.50 |
| Evgeni Malkin | PIT | $7,800 | 20.45 | 2.62 |
| Sidney Crosby | PIT | $8,200 | 19.89 | 2.43 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jack McBain | ARI | $3,300 | 9.54 | 2.89 |
| Jesperi Kotkaniemi | CAR | $5,500 | 15.25 | 2.77 |
| Ryan Johansen | COL | $4,800 | 12.99 | 2.71 |
| Adam Lowry | WPG | $4,300 | 11.29 | 2.63 |
Wing
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mikko Rantanen | COL | $9,900 | 24.02 | 2.43 |
| Nikita Kucherov | TB | $9,700 | 22.36 | 2.30 |
| Travis Konecny | PHI | $9,000 | 19.37 | 2.15 |
| Artemi Panarin | NYR | $9,100 | 19.33 | 2.12 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrei Svechnikov | CAR | $3,800 | 12.26 | 3.23 |
| Matias Maccelli | ARI | $4,200 | 13.48 | 3.21 |
| Sean Monahan | MON | $5,200 | 16.55 | 3.18 |
| Lawson Crouse | ARI | $4,500 | 13.76 | 3.06 |
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Defenseman
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victor Hedman | TB | $6,600 | 18.10 | 2.74 |
| Noah Dobson | NYI | $7,100 | 17.73 | 2.50 |
| Cale Makar | COL | $7,900 | 17.02 | 2.15 |
| Mike Matheson | MON | $6,300 | 16.17 | 2.57 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Faulk | STL | $4,500 | 13.66 | 3.04 |
| Ryan Johnson | BUF | $3,700 | 10.27 | 2.78 |
| Victor Hedman | TB | $6,600 | 18.10 | 2.74 |
| MacKenzie Weegar | CGY | $5,300 | 14.54 | 2.74 |
Goalie
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semyon Varlamov | NYI | $8,500 | 20.52 | 2.41 |
| Connor Ingram | ARI | $7,400 | 18.61 | 2.51 |
| Jordan Binnington | STL | $8,100 | 16.23 | 2.00 |
| Juuse Saros | NSH | $7,700 | 16.08 | 2.09 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connor Ingram | ARI | $7,400 | 18.61 | 2.51 |
| Semyon Varlamov | NYI | $8,500 | 20.52 | 2.41 |
| Antti Raanta | CAR | $7,100 | 15.02 | 2.12 |
| Jake Allen | MON | $7,200 | 15.27 | 2.12 |
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.