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 | $10,300 | 32.36 | 3.14 |
| Connor McDavid | EDM | $10,200 | 28.42 | 2.79 |
| Auston Matthews | TOR | $10,100 | 27.06 | 2.68 |
| Leon Draisaitl | EDM | $9,700 | 24.15 | 2.49 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nathan MacKinnon | COL | $10,300 | 32.36 | 3.14 |
| Cody Glass | NSH | $3,400 | 10.69 | 3.14 |
| Connor McDavid | EDM | $10,200 | 28.42 | 2.79 |
| Auston Matthews | TOR | $10,100 | 27.06 | 2.68 |
Wing
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikita Kucherov | TB | $10,200 | 25.12 | 2.46 |
| Artemi Panarin | NYR | $9,400 | 25.00 | 2.66 |
| Filip Forsberg | NSH | $9,600 | 24.57 | 2.56 |
| Mikko Rantanen | COL | $9,700 | 23.91 | 2.47 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Doan | ARI | $3,000 | 11.47 | 3.82 |
| Gabriel Vilardi | WPG | $5,000 | 15.13 | 3.03 |
| Tyler Bertuzzi | TOR | $5,000 | 14.51 | 2.90 |
| Jamie Benn | DAL | $6,000 | 16.78 | 2.80 |
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Defenseman
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roman Josi | NSH | $8,400 | 20.37 | 2.42 |
| Adam Fox | NYR | $7,500 | 18.89 | 2.52 |
| Evan Bouchard | EDM | $8,100 | 18.39 | 2.27 |
| Cale Makar | COL | $8,300 | 17.71 | 2.13 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Seeler | PHI | $4,000 | 11.53 | 2.88 |
| Mattias Ekholm | EDM | $5,500 | 14.15 | 2.57 |
| Adam Fox | NYR | $7,500 | 18.89 | 2.52 |
| Roman Josi | NSH | $8,400 | 20.37 | 2.42 |
Goalie
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joel Hofer | STL | $8,000 | 23.53 | 2.94 |
| Alexandar Georgiev | COL | $8,300 | 23.49 | 2.83 |
| Calvin Pickard | EDM | $8,700 | 22.51 | 2.59 |
| Jeremy Swayman | BOS | $8,400 | 22.20 | 2.64 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joel Hofer | STL | $8,000 | 23.53 | 2.94 |
| Alexandar Georgiev | COL | $8,300 | 23.49 | 2.83 |
| Jeremy Swayman | BOS | $8,400 | 22.20 | 2.64 |
| Calvin Pickard | EDM | $8,700 | 22.51 | 2.59 |
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.