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 | $9,700 | 19.22 | 1.98 |
| Connor McDavid | EDM | $9,300 | 16.00 | 1.72 |
| Leon Draisaitl | EDM | $8,600 | 15.17 | 1.76 |
| Brock Nelson | NYI | $6,000 | 11.06 | 1.84 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ross Colton | COL | $3,300 | 7.54 | 2.28 |
| Casey Cizikas | NYI | $2,500 | 5.55 | 2.22 |
| Yanni Gourde | SEA | $3,400 | 7.20 | 2.12 |
| Ryan Nugent-Hopkins | EDM | $5,200 | 10.62 | 2.04 |
Wing
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mikko Rantanen | COL | $8,500 | 17.50 | 2.06 |
| Zach Hyman | EDM | $6,300 | 13.90 | 2.21 |
| Jaden Schwartz | SEA | $5,500 | 11.76 | 2.14 |
| Evander Kane | EDM | $5,100 | 11.02 | 2.16 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miles Wood | COL | $2,800 | 6.23 | 2.22 |
| Zach Hyman | EDM | $6,300 | 13.90 | 2.21 |
| Warren Foegele | EDM | $3,800 | 8.37 | 2.20 |
| Evander Kane | EDM | $5,100 | 11.02 | 2.16 |
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Defenseman
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cale Makar | COL | $7,600 | 15.47 | 2.04 |
| Evan Bouchard | EDM | $6,200 | 14.66 | 2.36 |
| Noah Dobson | NYI | $6,800 | 12.31 | 1.81 |
| Darnell Nurse | EDM | $4,800 | 10.35 | 2.16 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evan Bouchard | EDM | $6,200 | 14.66 | 2.36 |
| Bowen Byram | COL | $3,400 | 7.71 | 2.27 |
| Caleb Jones | COL | $2,500 | 5.64 | 2.26 |
| Mattias Ekholm | EDM | $3,700 | 8.34 | 2.25 |
Goalie
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ilya Sorokin | NYI | $7,500 | 12.19 | 1.63 |
| Alexandar Georgiev | COL | $8,100 | 9.16 | 1.13 |
| Joey Daccord | SEA | $7,100 | 7.38 | 1.04 |
| Stuart Skinner | EDM | $7,900 | 5.11 | 0.65 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ilya Sorokin | NYI | $7,500 | 12.19 | 1.63 |
| Alexandar Georgiev | COL | $8,100 | 9.16 | 1.13 |
| Joey Daccord | SEA | $7,100 | 7.38 | 1.04 |
| Stuart Skinner | EDM | $7,900 | 5.11 | 0.65 |
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.