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 | 24.85 | 2.44 |
| Jack Hughes | NJ | $10,100 | 23.50 | 2.33 |
| Sidney Crosby | PIT | $9,700 | 22.37 | 2.31 |
| J.T. Miller | VAN | $9,300 | 21.18 | 2.28 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roope Hintz | DAL | $6,600 | 17.11 | 2.59 |
| Sam Bennett | FLA | $4,700 | 11.80 | 2.51 |
| Nathan MacKinnon | COL | $10,200 | 24.85 | 2.44 |
| Matt Duchene | DAL | $7,100 | 16.87 | 2.38 |
Wing
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Pastrnak | BOS | $10,600 | 24.75 | 2.33 |
| Nikita Kucherov | TB | $10,300 | 23.60 | 2.29 |
| Sam Reinhart | FLA | $10,000 | 23.40 | 2.34 |
| Kyle Connor | WPG | $9,800 | 22.31 | 2.28 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Seguin | DAL | $4,900 | 14.02 | 2.86 |
| Seth Jarvis | CAR | $5,300 | 14.65 | 2.76 |
| Michael Carcone | ARI | $4,000 | 10.74 | 2.68 |
| Lawson Crouse | ARI | $5,300 | 14.06 | 2.65 |
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Defenseman
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cale Makar | COL | $8,500 | 22.00 | 2.59 |
| Quinn Hughes | VAN | $8,200 | 21.18 | 2.58 |
| Dougie Hamilton | NJ | $7,300 | 17.74 | 2.43 |
| Evan Bouchard | EDM | $7,800 | 17.66 | 2.26 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Montour | FLA | $4,600 | 14.46 | 3.14 |
| Brady Skjei | CAR | $4,600 | 12.28 | 2.67 |
| Cale Makar | COL | $8,500 | 22.00 | 2.59 |
| Scott Mayfield | NYI | $4,000 | 10.36 | 2.59 |
Goalie
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sergei Bobrovsky | FLA | $8,000 | 20.08 | 2.51 |
| Jake Oettinger | DAL | $7,900 | 18.32 | 2.32 |
| Ilya Sorokin | NYI | $8,700 | 18.21 | 2.09 |
| Adin Hill | VGK | $7,600 | 16.81 | 2.21 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sergei Bobrovsky | FLA | $8,000 | 20.08 | 2.51 |
| Jake Oettinger | DAL | $7,900 | 18.32 | 2.32 |
| Carter Hart | PHI | $6,800 | 15.41 | 2.27 |
| Connor Hellebuyck | WPG | $7,200 | 16.07 | 2.23 |
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.