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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auston Matthews | TOR | $9,700 | 25.01 | 2.58 |
| Nathan MacKinnon | COL | $9,800 | 22.11 | 2.26 |
| Connor McDavid | EDM | $9,400 | 17.93 | 1.91 |
| Elias Pettersson | VAN | $7,900 | 17.51 | 2.22 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Duchene | DAL | $4,400 | 12.43 | 2.82 |
| Casey Cizikas | NYI | $2,500 | 6.86 | 2.74 |
| Cole Sillinger | CLS | $2,900 | 7.80 | 2.69 |
| Casey Mittelstadt | BUF | $3,800 | 10.15 | 2.67 |
Wing
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Pastrnak | BOS | $9,200 | 21.69 | 2.36 |
| William Nylander | TOR | $7,900 | 21.28 | 2.69 |
| Adrian Kempe | LA | $6,700 | 20.76 | 3.10 |
| Mikko Rantanen | COL | $8,500 | 20.56 | 2.42 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Martin Pospisil | CGY | $2,500 | 8.70 | 3.48 |
| Connor Zary | CGY | $2,900 | 10.08 | 3.47 |
| Craig Smith | DAL | $2,500 | 7.83 | 3.13 |
| Jordan Martinook | CAR | $2,700 | 8.41 | 3.11 |
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Defenseman
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quinn Hughes | VAN | $6,800 | 15.23 | 2.24 |
| Cale Makar | COL | $7,500 | 15.17 | 2.02 |
| Noah Dobson | NYI | $7,000 | 15.13 | 2.16 |
| Jakob Chychrun | OTT | $5,800 | 15.13 | 2.61 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brett Pesce | CAR | $3,500 | 10.55 | 3.01 |
| Scott Mayfield | NYI | $3,900 | 11.57 | 2.97 |
| Nikita Zadorov | CGY | $2,700 | 7.96 | 2.95 |
| Morgan Rielly | TOR | $4,700 | 13.35 | 2.84 |
Goalie
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeremy Swayman | BOS | $8,500 | 16.76 | 1.97 |
| Semyon Varlamov | NYI | $8,200 | 16.59 | 2.02 |
| Juuse Saros | NSH | $8,000 | 15.55 | 1.94 |
| Thatcher Demko | VAN | $7,500 | 14.31 | 1.91 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semyon Varlamov | NYI | $8,200 | 16.59 | 2.02 |
| Jeremy Swayman | BOS | $8,500 | 16.76 | 1.97 |
| Juuse Saros | NSH | $8,000 | 15.55 | 1.94 |
| Thatcher Demko | VAN | $7,500 | 14.31 | 1.91 |
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.