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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connor McDavid | EDM | $10,200 | 28.40 | 2.78 |
| Nathan MacKinnon | COL | $10,300 | 27.24 | 2.64 |
| Leon Draisaitl | EDM | $9,600 | 22.97 | 2.39 |
| Jack Eichel | VGK | $9,400 | 20.47 | 2.18 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connor McDavid | EDM | $10,200 | 28.40 | 2.78 |
| Nathan MacKinnon | COL | $10,300 | 27.24 | 2.64 |
| Tage Thompson | BUF | $7,600 | 20.07 | 2.64 |
| Leon Draisaitl | EDM | $9,600 | 22.97 | 2.39 |
Wing
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Artemi Panarin | NYR | $10,100 | 25.84 | 2.56 |
| Zach Hyman | EDM | $9,100 | 20.55 | 2.26 |
| Mikko Rantanen | COL | $9,700 | 20.43 | 2.11 |
| Jake Guentzel | CAR | $8,700 | 18.46 | 2.12 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alexis Lafreniere | NYR | $5,800 | 16.24 | 2.80 |
| Josh Doan | ARI | $4,000 | 11.10 | 2.78 |
| Artemi Panarin | NYR | $10,100 | 25.84 | 2.56 |
| JJ Peterka | BUF | $5,600 | 13.47 | 2.41 |
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Defenseman
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adam Fox | NYR | $7,800 | 18.03 | 2.31 |
| Evan Bouchard | EDM | $7,900 | 16.73 | 2.12 |
| Cale Makar | COL | $8,400 | 16.34 | 1.94 |
| Mattias Ekholm | EDM | $6,100 | 13.99 | 2.29 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Seeler | PHI | $4,000 | 9.69 | 2.42 |
| Adam Fox | NYR | $7,800 | 18.03 | 2.31 |
| Owen Power | BUF | $4,200 | 9.63 | 2.29 |
| Mattias Ekholm | EDM | $6,100 | 13.99 | 2.29 |
Goalie
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Logan Thompson | VGK | $8,400 | 22.33 | 2.66 |
| Jonathan Quick | NYR | $8,300 | 21.16 | 2.55 |
| Pyotr Kochetkov | CAR | $8,600 | 21.07 | 2.45 |
| Stuart Skinner | EDM | $8,100 | 20.18 | 2.49 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Logan Thompson | VGK | $8,400 | 22.33 | 2.66 |
| Jonathan Quick | NYR | $8,300 | 21.16 | 2.55 |
| Stuart Skinner | EDM | $8,100 | 20.18 | 2.49 |
| Pyotr Kochetkov | CAR | $8,600 | 21.07 | 2.45 |
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.