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 | $9,800 | 20.33 | 2.07 |
| Connor McDavid | EDM | $9,600 | 19.55 | 2.04 |
| Jack Hughes | NJD | $8,100 | 17.36 | 2.14 |
| Jack Eichel | VGK | $9,000 | 15.30 | 1.70 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Norris | OTT | $4,500 | 11.60 | 2.58 |
| Adam Gaudette | OTT | $2,900 | 7.31 | 2.52 |
| Mikael Granlund | SJS | $6,100 | 15.28 | 2.51 |
| Luke Kunin | SJS | $2,800 | 6.69 | 2.39 |
Wing
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kirill Kaprizov | MIN | $9,400 | 20.68 | 2.20 |
| Mikko Rantanen | COL | $8,800 | 19.11 | 2.17 |
| Nikita Kucherov | TBL | $9,500 | 17.94 | 1.89 |
| Leon Draisaitl | EDM | $8,200 | 17.37 | 2.12 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pierre Engvall | NYI | $2,700 | 7.33 | 2.71 |
| Mathieu Olivier | CBJ | $2,700 | 7.29 | 2.70 |
| Jordan Martinook | CAR | $3,500 | 9.34 | 2.67 |
| Will Cuylle | NYR | $3,300 | 8.78 | 2.66 |
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Defenseman
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cale Makar | COL | $8,500 | 19.82 | 2.33 |
| Victor Hedman | TBL | $7,000 | 16.19 | 2.31 |
| Evan Bouchard | EDM | $6,900 | 15.91 | 2.31 |
| Dougie Hamilton | NJD | $6,100 | 14.15 | 2.32 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dmitry Orlov | CAR | $3,200 | 8.39 | 2.62 |
| Scott Perunovich | STL | $2,500 | 6.55 | 2.62 |
| Rasmus Sandin | WSH | $3,500 | 9.09 | 2.60 |
| Samuel Girard | COL | $3,300 | 8.56 | 2.59 |
Goalie
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Igor Shesterkin | NYR | $8,200 | 18.04 | 2.20 |
| Ilya Sorokin | NYI | $7,800 | 16.83 | 2.16 |
| Dustin Wolf | CGY | $7,200 | 15.45 | 2.15 |
| Joonas Korpisalo | BOS | $8,100 | 13.99 | 1.73 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Igor Shesterkin | NYR | $8,200 | 18.04 | 2.20 |
| Ilya Sorokin | NYI | $7,800 | 16.83 | 2.16 |
| Dustin Wolf | CGY | $7,200 | 15.45 | 2.15 |
| Joonas Korpisalo | BOS | $8,100 | 13.99 | 1.73 |
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.