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 | 23.72 | 2.40 |
| Auston Matthews | TOR | $9,900 | 21.93 | 2.21 |
| Connor McDavid | EDM | $9,500 | 17.85 | 1.88 |
| Sidney Crosby | PIT | $8,000 | 16.95 | 2.12 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan McLeod | EDM | $2,800 | 7.55 | 2.69 |
| Adam Lowry | WPG | $3,600 | 9.55 | 2.65 |
| Morgan Frost | PHI | $3,700 | 9.30 | 2.51 |
| Noel Acciari | PIT | $2,700 | 6.65 | 2.46 |
Wing
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Pastrnak | BOS | $9,700 | 24.57 | 2.53 |
| Nikita Kucherov | TB | $9,800 | 22.73 | 2.32 |
| Elias Pettersson | VAN | $8,300 | 19.32 | 2.33 |
| Zach Hyman | EDM | $8,200 | 18.93 | 2.31 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dakota Joshua | VAN | $3,000 | 9.00 | 3.00 |
| Miles Wood | COL | $3,100 | 9.12 | 2.94 |
| Drew O’Connor | PIT | $3,000 | 8.15 | 2.72 |
| Evgenii Dadonov | DAL | $2,700 | 7.17 | 2.66 |
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Defenseman
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cale Makar | COL | $8,400 | 18.82 | 2.24 |
| Roman Josi | NSH | $6,800 | 15.53 | 2.28 |
| Evan Bouchard | EDM | $6,900 | 14.88 | 2.16 |
| Rasmus Dahlin | BUF | $7,200 | 14.83 | 2.06 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Samuel Girard | COL | $3,600 | 10.69 | 2.97 |
| Nick Perbix | TB | $2,900 | 8.56 | 2.95 |
| Nate Schmidt | WPG | $2,600 | 7.64 | 2.94 |
| Jeremy Lauzon | NSH | $2,700 | 7.90 | 2.93 |
Goalie
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connor Hellebuyck | WPG | $8,300 | 21.27 | 2.56 |
| Thatcher Demko | VAN | $8,000 | 18.49 | 2.31 |
| Stuart Skinner | EDM | $8,000 | 17.83 | 2.23 |
| Linus Ullmark | BOS | $8,400 | 17.51 | 2.08 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connor Hellebuyck | WPG | $8,300 | 21.27 | 2.56 |
| Thatcher Demko | VAN | $8,000 | 18.49 | 2.31 |
| Stuart Skinner | EDM | $8,000 | 17.83 | 2.23 |
| Linus Ullmark | BOS | $8,400 | 17.51 | 2.08 |
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.