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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jack Hughes | NJ | $9,600 | 22.52 | 2.35 |
| Nathan MacKinnon | COL | $9,700 | 22.17 | 2.29 |
| Sidney Crosby | PIT | $7,500 | 16.32 | 2.18 |
| Mikko Rantanen | COL | $8,000 | 15.34 | 1.92 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dawson Mercer | NJ | $3,700 | 8.90 | 2.41 |
| Nico Hischier | NJ | $4,600 | 10.94 | 2.38 |
| Bo Horvat | NYI | $6,000 | 14.14 | 2.36 |
| Jack Hughes | NJ | $9,600 | 22.52 | 2.35 |
Wing
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Pastrnak | BOS | $9,900 | 20.90 | 2.11 |
| Jake Guentzel | PIT | $7,300 | 16.59 | 2.27 |
| Adrian Kempe | LA | $7,600 | 15.13 | 1.99 |
| Brad Marchand | BOS | $7,200 | 14.86 | 2.06 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joel Armia | MON | $2,700 | 6.80 | 2.52 |
| JJ Peterka | BUF | $4,800 | 12.07 | 2.52 |
| Valtteri Puustinen | PIT | $2,600 | 6.31 | 2.43 |
| Pierre Engvall | NYI | $3,000 | 7.20 | 2.40 |
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Defenseman
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cale Makar | COL | $8,000 | 18.28 | 2.29 |
| Noah Dobson | NYI | $7,000 | 16.02 | 2.29 |
| Rasmus Dahlin | BUF | $6,100 | 13.78 | 2.26 |
| Josh Morrissey | WPG | $6,300 | 12.57 | 1.99 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Savard | MON | $3,400 | 8.73 | 2.57 |
| Mike Reilly | NYI | $3,400 | 8.29 | 2.44 |
| Alexander Romanov | NYI | $3,800 | 9.16 | 2.41 |
| Josh Manson | COL | $3,300 | 7.87 | 2.39 |
Goalie
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Nedeljkovic | PIT | $7,800 | 18.78 | 2.41 |
| Cam Talbot | LA | $8,100 | 16.81 | 2.08 |
| Semyon Varlamov | NYI | $8,300 | 16.00 | 1.93 |
| Connor Hellebuyck | WPG | $7,300 | 14.77 | 2.02 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Nedeljkovic | PIT | $7,800 | 18.78 | 2.41 |
| Cam Talbot | LA | $8,100 | 16.81 | 2.08 |
| Connor Hellebuyck | WPG | $7,300 | 14.77 | 2.02 |
| Semyon Varlamov | NYI | $8,300 | 16.00 | 1.93 |
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.