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 | $9,600 | 20.99 | 2.19 |
| Auston Matthews | TOR | $9,600 | 20.21 | 2.10 |
| Jack Hughes | NJ | $9,200 | 18.55 | 2.02 |
| Sidney Crosby | PIT | $10,400 | 18.22 | 1.75 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sean Kuraly | CLS | $2,600 | 7.68 | 2.95 |
| Nick Bonino | NYR | $2,700 | 7.55 | 2.80 |
| Noel Acciari | PIT | $2,000 | 5.57 | 2.78 |
| Colton Sissons | NSH | $3,300 | 8.94 | 2.71 |
Wing
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Pastrnak | BOS | $9,800 | 23.48 | 2.40 |
| William Nylander | TOR | $8,400 | 22.47 | 2.68 |
| Filip Forsberg | NSH | $7,600 | 19.77 | 2.60 |
| Mikko Rantanen | COL | $8,600 | 19.36 | 2.25 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Bertuzzi | TOR | $3,900 | 11.87 | 3.04 |
| William Nylander | TOR | $8,400 | 22.47 | 2.68 |
| Trevor Moore | LA | $5,300 | 14.03 | 2.65 |
| Tyler Seguin | DAL | $4,200 | 10.99 | 2.62 |
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Defenseman
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cale Makar | COL | $7,900 | 18.64 | 2.36 |
| Quinn Hughes | VAN | $7,500 | 16.48 | 2.20 |
| Evan Bouchard | EDM | $6,400 | 16.15 | 2.52 |
| Charlie McAvoy | BOS | $6,500 | 15.64 | 2.41 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan McDonagh | NSH | $2,900 | 9.21 | 3.18 |
| Morgan Rielly | TOR | $4,900 | 14.79 | 3.02 |
| Devon Toews | COL | $4,000 | 10.59 | 2.65 |
| Connor Murphy | CHI | $3,400 | 8.91 | 2.62 |
Goalie
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cam Talbot | LA | $7,900 | 19.58 | 2.48 |
| Jeremy Swayman | BOS | $8,500 | 18.63 | 2.19 |
| Alex Nedeljkovic | PIT | $10,000 | 18.31 | 1.83 |
| Semyon Varlamov | NYI | $7,800 | 15.66 | 2.01 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cam Talbot | LA | $7,900 | 19.58 | 2.48 |
| Jeremy Swayman | BOS | $8,500 | 18.63 | 2.19 |
| Semyon Varlamov | NYI | $7,800 | 15.66 | 2.01 |
| Charlie Lindgren | WAS | $8,000 | 15.20 | 1.90 |
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.