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 | $10,400 | 23.47 | 2.26 |
| Jack Hughes | NJ | $10,000 | 22.51 | 2.25 |
| Connor McDavid | EDM | $10,300 | 21.87 | 2.12 |
| Leon Draisaitl | EDM | $10,100 | 21.85 | 2.16 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Duchene | DAL | $6,300 | 16.97 | 2.69 |
| Dylan Strome | WSH | $5,100 | 13.16 | 2.58 |
| William Karlsson | VGK | $6,500 | 16.39 | 2.52 |
| Ryan O’Reilly | NSH | $6,700 | 16.69 | 2.49 |
Wing
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Pastrnak | BOS | $10,200 | 26.87 | 2.63 |
| Nikita Kucherov | TB | $10,100 | 23.31 | 2.31 |
| Filip Forsberg | NSH | $9,000 | 22.26 | 2.47 |
| Mikko Rantanen | COL | $10,000 | 20.29 | 2.03 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kiefer Sherwood | NSH | $3,800 | 11.44 | 3.01 |
| Tom Wilson | WSH | $5,200 | 14.87 | 2.86 |
| Owen Tippett | PHI | $5,700 | 15.84 | 2.78 |
| Mark Stone | VGK | $6,300 | 17.29 | 2.74 |
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Defenseman
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cale Makar | COL | $8,000 | 20.72 | 2.59 |
| Evan Bouchard | EDM | $7,600 | 19.07 | 2.51 |
| Quinn Hughes | VAN | $7,900 | 18.85 | 2.39 |
| Roman Josi | NSH | $7,100 | 18.30 | 2.58 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Sanderson | OTT | $5,300 | 15.55 | 2.93 |
| Brady Skjei | CAR | $4,600 | 12.68 | 2.76 |
| Neal Pionk | WPG | $4,300 | 11.59 | 2.69 |
| Jake Middleton | MIN | $4,000 | 10.62 | 2.66 |
Goalie
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlie Lindgren | WSH | $7,500 | 26.85 | 3.58 |
| Jeremy Swayman | BOS | $8,700 | 22.19 | 2.55 |
| Thatcher Demko | VAN | $8,500 | 21.57 | 2.54 |
| Logan Thompson | VGK | $8,600 | 20.53 | 2.39 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlie Lindgren | WSH | $7,500 | 26.85 | 3.58 |
| Jeremy Swayman | BOS | $8,700 | 22.19 | 2.55 |
| Thatcher Demko | VAN | $8,500 | 21.57 | 2.54 |
| Logan Thompson | VGK | $8,600 | 20.53 | 2.39 |
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.