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 | 28.49 | 2.74 |
| Auston Matthews | TOR | $10,500 | 28.29 | 2.69 |
| Connor McDavid | EDM | $10,100 | 23.77 | 2.35 |
| Jack Hughes | NJ | $10,200 | 21.73 | 2.13 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nathan MacKinnon | COL | $10,400 | 28.49 | 2.74 |
| Auston Matthews | TOR | $10,500 | 28.29 | 2.69 |
| Mikael Backlund | CGY | $4,900 | 11.96 | 2.44 |
| Nazem Kadri | CGY | $6,300 | 15.10 | 2.40 |
Wing
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikita Kucherov | TB | $10,300 | 26.04 | 2.53 |
| William Nylander | TOR | $9,800 | 24.18 | 2.47 |
| Zach Hyman | EDM | $9,400 | 21.67 | 2.30 |
| Mikko Rantanen | COL | $9,500 | 20.77 | 2.19 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Valtteri Puustinen | PIT | $3,700 | 13.11 | 3.54 |
| William Eklund | SJ | $3,900 | 10.92 | 2.80 |
| Sam Gagner | EDM | $3,500 | 9.63 | 2.75 |
| Alex Killorn | ANH | $4,600 | 12.52 | 2.72 |
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Defenseman
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evan Bouchard | EDM | $8,300 | 20.27 | 2.44 |
| Rasmus Dahlin | BUF | $7,900 | 18.15 | 2.30 |
| Roman Josi | NSH | $7,800 | 17.19 | 2.20 |
| MacKenzie Weegar | CGY | $7,300 | 16.99 | 2.33 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Esa Lindell | DAL | $4,100 | 10.36 | 2.53 |
| Gustav Forsling | FLA | $4,200 | 10.59 | 2.52 |
| David Savard | MON | $3,900 | 9.81 | 2.52 |
| Andrew Peeke | CBJ | $3,500 | 8.64 | 2.47 |
Goalie
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrei Vasilevskiy | TB | $7,700 | 22.24 | 2.89 |
| Scott Wedgewood | DAL | $8,200 | 21.55 | 2.63 |
| Charlie Lindgren | WSH | $7,900 | 21.52 | 2.72 |
| Samuel Ersson | PHI | $7,800 | 21.47 | 2.75 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrei Vasilevskiy | TB | $7,700 | 22.24 | 2.89 |
| Samuel Ersson | PHI | $7,800 | 21.47 | 2.75 |
| Charlie Lindgren | WSH | $7,900 | 21.52 | 2.72 |
| Scott Wedgewood | DAL | $8,200 | 21.55 | 2.63 |
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.