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 | 20.38 | 1.98 |
| Auston Matthews | TOR | $9,700 | 18.81 | 1.94 |
| Aleksander Barkov | FLA | $7,600 | 15.63 | 2.06 |
| John Tavares | TOR | $7,200 | 14.54 | 2.02 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christian Dvorak | MTL | $2,500 | 7.08 | 2.83 |
| Sam Steel | DAL | $2,600 | 6.47 | 2.49 |
| Jordan Staal | CAR | $2,700 | 6.59 | 2.44 |
| Kevin Stenlund | UTA | $2,500 | 5.91 | 2.36 |
Wing
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kirill Kaprizov | MIN | $9,500 | 19.09 | 2.01 |
| Mikko Rantanen | COL | $9,000 | 18.22 | 2.02 |
| Patrik Laine | MTL | $6,700 | 16.30 | 2.43 |
| William Nylander | TOR | $8,200 | 15.61 | 1.90 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marcus Johansson | MIN | $2,700 | 8.15 | 3.02 |
| Jordan Martinook | CAR | $3,000 | 8.64 | 2.88 |
| Dylan Holloway | STL | $3,500 | 9.97 | 2.85 |
| Valeri Nichushkin | COL | $4,800 | 13.23 | 2.76 |
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Defenseman
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cale Makar | COL | $8,400 | 14.74 | 1.75 |
| Rasmus Dahlin | BUF | $7,300 | 13.68 | 1.87 |
| John Carlson | WSH | $6,100 | 12.18 | 2.00 |
| Jakob Chychrun | WSH | $5,800 | 12.14 | 2.09 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson LaCombe | ANA | $3,700 | 10.57 | 2.86 |
| Jalen Chatfield | CAR | $2,700 | 6.99 | 2.59 |
| Sam Malinski | COL | $2,900 | 7.50 | 2.59 |
| Conor Timmins | TOR | $2,500 | 6.41 | 2.56 |
Goalie
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cam Talbot | DET | $8,000 | 14.63 | 1.83 |
| Sergei Bobrovsky | FLA | $8,300 | 13.44 | 1.62 |
| Jake Oettinger | DAL | $8,100 | 13.02 | 1.61 |
| Scott Wedgewood | COL | $8,500 | 12.99 | 1.53 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cam Talbot | DET | $8,000 | 14.63 | 1.83 |
| Sergei Bobrovsky | FLA | $8,300 | 13.44 | 1.62 |
| Jake Oettinger | DAL | $8,100 | 13.02 | 1.61 |
| Igor Shesterkin | NYR | $7,300 | 11.65 | 1.60 |
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.