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 | $10,200 | 30.12 | 2.95 |
| Connor McDavid | EDM | $10,400 | 29.25 | 2.81 |
| Leon Draisaitl | EDM | $9,500 | 23.22 | 2.44 |
| Auston Matthews | TOR | $10,100 | 21.29 | 2.11 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nathan MacKinnon | COL | $10,200 | 30.12 | 2.95 |
| Jack Roslovic | NYR | $4,800 | 13.67 | 2.85 |
| Connor McDavid | EDM | $10,400 | 29.25 | 2.81 |
| Wyatt Johnston | DAL | $6,900 | 18.41 | 2.67 |
Wing
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kirill Kaprizov | MIN | $9,800 | 26.18 | 2.67 |
| Nikita Kucherov | TB | $10,200 | 23.49 | 2.30 |
| David Pastrnak | BOS | $10,000 | 22.86 | 2.29 |
| Mikko Rantanen | COL | $9,600 | 21.97 | 2.29 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alexander Nylander | CBJ | $4,900 | 14.66 | 2.99 |
| Yegor Sharangovich | CGY | $5,800 | 15.87 | 2.74 |
| Timo Meier | NJ | $6,300 | 16.98 | 2.70 |
| Kirill Kaprizov | MIN | $9,800 | 26.18 | 2.67 |
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Defenseman
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roman Josi | NSH | $8,100 | 19.56 | 2.42 |
| Cale Makar | COL | $8,300 | 17.83 | 2.15 |
| Evan Bouchard | EDM | $7,500 | 17.26 | 2.30 |
| Noah Dobson | NYI | $7,400 | 17.17 | 2.32 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Montour | FLA | $5,300 | 14.55 | 2.75 |
| Bowen Byram | BUF | $4,500 | 12.29 | 2.73 |
| Gustav Forsling | FLA | $5,200 | 12.91 | 2.48 |
| Roman Josi | NSH | $8,100 | 19.56 | 2.42 |
Goalie
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pyotr Kochetkov | CAR | $7,900 | 26.02 | 3.29 |
| Sergei Bobrovsky | FLA | $8,500 | 23.86 | 2.81 |
| Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen | BUF | $7,600 | 23.77 | 3.13 |
| Jeremy Swayman | BOS | $8,600 | 23.33 | 2.71 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pyotr Kochetkov | CAR | $7,900 | 26.02 | 3.29 |
| Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen | BUF | $7,600 | 23.77 | 3.13 |
| Jordan Binnington | STL | $7,400 | 21.52 | 2.91 |
| Marc-Andre Fleury | MIN | $7,800 | 22.34 | 2.86 |
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.