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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auston Matthews | TOR | $10,200 | 25.02 | 2.45 |
| Nathan MacKinnon | COL | $9,900 | 22.37 | 2.26 |
| Connor McDavid | EDM | $9,700 | 20.21 | 2.08 |
| Sebastian Aho | CAR | $7,500 | 17.40 | 2.32 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Wennberg | SEA | $3,100 | 8.25 | 2.66 |
| Jack Drury | CAR | $2,800 | 7.31 | 2.61 |
| Barclay Goodrow | NYR | $2,000 | 5.10 | 2.55 |
| Adam Lowry | WPG | $3,400 | 8.45 | 2.49 |
Wing
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Artemi Panarin | NYR | $11,000 | 21.89 | 1.99 |
| David Pastrnak | BOS | $9,500 | 21.79 | 2.29 |
| Nikita Kucherov | TB | $9,800 | 21.61 | 2.21 |
| William Nylander | TOR | $8,900 | 21.09 | 2.37 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jimmy Vesey | NYR | $2,000 | 7.09 | 3.54 |
| Dakota Joshua | VAN | $2,900 | 9.45 | 3.26 |
| Conor Garland | VAN | $3,300 | 9.66 | 2.93 |
| Blake Coleman | CGY | $5,400 | 15.61 | 2.89 |
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Defenseman
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cale Makar | COL | $8,400 | 17.02 | 2.03 |
| Rasmus Dahlin | BUF | $7,100 | 15.99 | 2.25 |
| Rasmus Andersson | CGY | $6,900 | 15.86 | 2.30 |
| Noah Dobson | NYI | $7,300 | 15.16 | 2.08 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Perbix | TB | $2,800 | 8.14 | 2.91 |
| Josh Manson | COL | $3,500 | 9.92 | 2.83 |
| Marcus Pettersson | PIT | $3,500 | 9.67 | 2.76 |
| Noah Hanifin | CGY | $4,200 | 11.37 | 2.71 |
Goalie
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacob Markstrom | CGY | $7,300 | 18.73 | 2.57 |
| Joey Daccord | SEA | $8,100 | 18.23 | 2.25 |
| Connor Hellebuyck | WPG | $8,300 | 16.71 | 2.01 |
| Jonathan Quick | NYR | $10,400 | 16.62 | 1.60 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacob Markstrom | CGY | $7,300 | 18.73 | 2.57 |
| Joey Daccord | SEA | $8,100 | 18.23 | 2.25 |
| Thatcher Demko | VAN | $7,800 | 16.16 | 2.07 |
| Filip Gustavsson | MIN | $7,700 | 15.93 | 2.07 |
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.