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 | $9,900 | 25.90 | 2.62 |
| Auston Matthews | TOR | $10,000 | 24.43 | 2.44 |
| Jack Hughes | NJ | $9,500 | 19.91 | 2.10 |
| Jack Eichel | VGK | $8,500 | 17.64 | 2.08 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Duchene | DAL | $5,300 | 14.32 | 2.70 |
| Kevin Hayes | STL | $3,300 | 8.73 | 2.65 |
| Cole Sillinger | CLS | $3,200 | 8.43 | 2.63 |
| Nathan MacKinnon | COL | $9,900 | 25.90 | 2.62 |
Wing
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikita Kucherov | TB | $9,800 | 24.26 | 2.48 |
| David Pastrnak | BOS | $9,700 | 21.17 | 2.18 |
| Valeri Nichushkin | COL | $7,300 | 18.91 | 2.59 |
| Artemi Panarin | NYR | $8,300 | 18.88 | 2.27 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Okposo | BUF | $3,000 | 8.70 | 2.90 |
| Dakota Joshua | VAN | $2,600 | 7.47 | 2.87 |
| Philip Tomasino | NSH | $2,900 | 7.90 | 2.72 |
| Cole Smith | NSH | $2,700 | 7.26 | 2.69 |
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Defenseman
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cale Makar | COL | $8,200 | 20.22 | 2.47 |
| Rasmus Dahlin | BUF | $6,400 | 15.59 | 2.44 |
| Roman Josi | NSH | $7,200 | 14.90 | 2.07 |
| Noah Dobson | NYI | $7,200 | 13.71 | 1.90 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Haydn Fleury | TB | $2,600 | 7.29 | 2.80 |
| Thomas Harley | DAL | $4,300 | 11.66 | 2.71 |
| Jalen Chatfield | CAR | $2,700 | 7.16 | 2.65 |
| Timothy Liljegren | TOR | $3,000 | 7.88 | 2.63 |
Goalie
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thatcher Demko | VAN | $8,500 | 18.04 | 2.12 |
| Linus Ullmark | BOS | $7,900 | 17.16 | 2.17 |
| Joey Daccord | SEA | $8,100 | 15.36 | 1.90 |
| Jordan Binnington | STL | $8,100 | 15.08 | 1.86 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linus Ullmark | BOS | $7,900 | 17.16 | 2.17 |
| Thatcher Demko | VAN | $8,500 | 18.04 | 2.12 |
| Ilya Sorokin | NYI | $7,100 | 14.22 | 2.00 |
| Charlie Lindgren | WAS | $7,200 | 14.15 | 1.97 |
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.