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 | 32.79 | 3.15 |
| Connor McDavid | EDM | $10,100 | 27.40 | 2.71 |
| Auston Matthews | TOR | $10,200 | 26.77 | 2.62 |
| Leon Draisaitl | EDM | $9,600 | 22.96 | 2.39 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nathan MacKinnon | COL | $10,400 | 32.79 | 3.15 |
| Connor McDavid | EDM | $10,100 | 27.40 | 2.71 |
| Auston Matthews | TOR | $10,200 | 26.77 | 2.62 |
| Vincent Trocheck | NYR | $7,700 | 18.58 | 2.41 |
Wing
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kirill Kaprizov | MIN | $9,700 | 26.66 | 2.75 |
| Filip Forsberg | NSH | $9,500 | 26.14 | 2.75 |
| Mikko Rantanen | COL | $9,800 | 24.31 | 2.48 |
| Artemi Panarin | NYR | $9,600 | 22.87 | 2.38 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Doan | ARI | $3,000 | 12.43 | 4.14 |
| Tyler Bertuzzi | TOR | $4,800 | 13.56 | 2.83 |
| Jamie Benn | DAL | $5,900 | 16.60 | 2.81 |
| Kirill Kaprizov | MIN | $9,700 | 26.66 | 2.75 |
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Defenseman
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roman Josi | NSH | $8,300 | 21.80 | 2.63 |
| Evan Bouchard | EDM | $8,100 | 18.03 | 2.23 |
| Cale Makar | COL | $8,500 | 17.92 | 2.11 |
| Adam Fox | NYR | $7,300 | 17.71 | 2.43 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roman Josi | NSH | $8,300 | 21.80 | 2.63 |
| Brandon Montour | FLA | $5,800 | 14.53 | 2.50 |
| Adam Fox | NYR | $7,300 | 17.71 | 2.43 |
| Mattias Ekholm | EDM | $5,400 | 12.97 | 2.40 |
Goalie
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Juuse Saros | NSH | $7,700 | 25.52 | 3.31 |
| Alexandar Georgiev | COL | $8,300 | 25.01 | 3.01 |
| Anthony Stolarz | FLA | $8,800 | 23.62 | 2.68 |
| Frederik Andersen | CAR | $8,700 | 23.11 | 2.66 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Juuse Saros | NSH | $7,700 | 25.52 | 3.31 |
| Alexandar Georgiev | COL | $8,300 | 25.01 | 3.01 |
| Stuart Skinner | EDM | $7,900 | 21.38 | 2.71 |
| Anthony Stolarz | FLA | $8,800 | 23.62 | 2.68 |
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.