Daily Player Picks
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Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nathan MacKinnon | COL | $9,600 | 21.50 | 2.24 |
| Tim Stuetzle | OTT | $7,800 | 21.42 | 2.75 |
| Auston Matthews | TOR | $9,200 | 21.10 | 2.29 |
| Jack Eichel | VGK | $8,900 | 20.77 | 2.33 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tim Stuetzle | OTT | $7,800 | 21.42 | 2.75 |
| Evgeni Malkin | PIT | $6,900 | 18.90 | 2.74 |
| Ryan Donato | CHI | $4,600 | 12.51 | 2.72 |
| Sidney Crosby | PIT | $7,700 | 20.53 | 2.67 |
Wing
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brady Tkachuk | OTT | $9,000 | 23.44 | 2.60 |
| Filip Forsberg | NSH | $8,800 | 20.78 | 2.36 |
| Mark Stone | VGK | $9,200 | 20.03 | 2.18 |
| Sam Reinhart | FLA | $8,500 | 19.32 | 2.27 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aliaksei Protas | WSH | $4,500 | 12.27 | 2.73 |
| Adam Gaudette | OTT | $3,800 | 9.99 | 2.63 |
| Brady Tkachuk | OTT | $9,000 | 23.44 | 2.60 |
| Brendan Gallagher | MON | $4,800 | 12.34 | 2.57 |
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Defenseman
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cale Makar | COL | $8,500 | 22.18 | 2.61 |
| Brandt Clarke | LA | $6,100 | 17.90 | 2.94 |
| Roman Josi | NSH | $7,500 | 17.73 | 2.36 |
| John Carlson | WSH | $6,700 | 16.90 | 2.52 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandt Clarke | LA | $6,100 | 17.90 | 2.94 |
| Kaiden Guhle | MON | $5,400 | 14.15 | 2.62 |
| Cale Makar | COL | $8,500 | 22.18 | 2.61 |
| Erik Karlsson | PIT | $6,200 | 15.82 | 2.55 |
Goalie
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Lankinen | VAN | $8,600 | 25.13 | 2.92 |
| Logan Thompson | WSH | $8,400 | 21.95 | 2.61 |
| Joseph Woll | TOR | $8,200 | 21.02 | 2.56 |
| Darcy Kuemper | LA | $8,500 | 20.51 | 2.41 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Lankinen | VAN | $8,600 | 25.13 | 2.92 |
| Logan Thompson | WSH | $8,400 | 21.95 | 2.61 |
| Joseph Woll | TOR | $8,200 | 21.02 | 2.56 |
| Casey DeSmith | DAL | $7,600 | 19.36 | 2.55 |
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.