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 | 23.52 | 2.31 |
| Connor McDavid | EDM | $9,600 | 23.07 | 2.40 |
| Jack Eichel | VGK | $8,600 | 18.61 | 2.16 |
| Leon Draisaitl | EDM | $7,800 | 18.21 | 2.33 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Logan Cooley | ARI | $3,500 | 8.54 | 2.44 |
| Nick Bjugstad | ARI | $4,600 | 11.20 | 2.43 |
| Connor McDavid | EDM | $9,600 | 23.07 | 2.40 |
| Leon Draisaitl | EDM | $7,800 | 18.21 | 2.33 |
Wing
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Artemi Panarin | NYR | $8,200 | 21.18 | 2.58 |
| Zach Hyman | EDM | $8,000 | 17.84 | 2.23 |
| Mikko Rantanen | COL | $8,400 | 16.84 | 2.00 |
| Jake Guentzel | CAR | $8,100 | 15.36 | 1.90 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sonny Milano | WAS | $2,700 | 7.25 | 2.68 |
| Alexis Lafreniere | NYR | $5,000 | 12.94 | 2.59 |
| Artemi Panarin | NYR | $8,200 | 21.18 | 2.58 |
| Kaapo Kakko | NYR | $2,600 | 6.61 | 2.54 |
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Defenseman
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adam Fox | NYR | $6,100 | 14.09 | 2.31 |
| Cale Makar | COL | $8,500 | 13.88 | 1.63 |
| Evan Bouchard | EDM | $6,600 | 12.99 | 1.97 |
| Mattias Ekholm | EDM | $4,300 | 11.31 | 2.63 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mattias Ekholm | EDM | $4,300 | 11.31 | 2.63 |
| Nick Seeler | PHI | $3,800 | 9.95 | 2.62 |
| Adam Fox | NYR | $6,100 | 14.09 | 2.31 |
| Alec Martinez | VGK | $4,700 | 10.46 | 2.23 |
Goalie
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Logan Thompson | VGK | $7,900 | 17.14 | 2.17 |
| Stuart Skinner | EDM | $7,800 | 15.73 | 2.02 |
| Pyotr Kochetkov | CAR | $8,400 | 15.68 | 1.87 |
| Jonathan Quick | NYR | $8,200 | 15.68 | 1.91 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Logan Thompson | VGK | $7,900 | 17.14 | 2.17 |
| Stuart Skinner | EDM | $7,800 | 15.73 | 2.02 |
| Jonathan Quick | NYR | $8,200 | 15.68 | 1.91 |
| Pyotr Kochetkov | CAR | $8,400 | 15.68 | 1.87 |
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.