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 | 20.27 | 1.97 |
| Jack Hughes | NJD | $9,000 | 18.40 | 2.04 |
| Macklin Celebrini | SJS | $7,000 | 16.14 | 2.31 |
| John Tavares | TOR | $7,500 | 15.48 | 2.06 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jiri Kulich | BUF | $3,100 | 8.28 | 2.67 |
| Kevin Stenlund | UTA | $2,500 | 6.24 | 2.49 |
| Parker Kelly | COL | $2,500 | 5.96 | 2.38 |
| Trent Frederic | BOS | $2,700 | 6.31 | 2.34 |
Wing
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Nylander | TOR | $8,300 | 16.70 | 2.01 |
| Mikko Rantanen | COL | $8,900 | 16.53 | 1.86 |
| David Pastrnak | BOS | $8,800 | 16.15 | 1.84 |
| Kirill Marchenko | CBJ | $5,600 | 15.06 | 2.69 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joel Kiviranta | COL | $2,500 | 7.77 | 3.11 |
| Mathieu Olivier | CBJ | $2,500 | 7.75 | 3.10 |
| Dylan Holloway | STL | $3,500 | 10.60 | 3.03 |
| Keegan Kolesar | VGK | $2,500 | 7.38 | 2.95 |
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Defenseman
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cale Makar | COL | $8,500 | 18.32 | 2.16 |
| Zach Werenski | CBJ | $8,100 | 18.29 | 2.26 |
| Rasmus Dahlin | BUF | $7,300 | 15.21 | 2.08 |
| Mikhail Sergachev | UTA | $5,500 | 12.61 | 2.29 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olli Maatta | UTA | $3,000 | 8.46 | 2.82 |
| Brett Pesce | NJD | $2,900 | 8.05 | 2.78 |
| Thomas Harley | DAL | $3,800 | 10.47 | 2.76 |
| Luke Hughes | NJD | $3,100 | 8.24 | 2.66 |
Goalie
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MacKenzie Blackwood | COL | $8,300 | 18.00 | 2.17 |
| Joseph Woll | TOR | $8,200 | 15.99 | 1.95 |
| Jacob Markstrom | NJD | $7,900 | 15.20 | 1.92 |
| Adin Hill | VGK | $8,500 | 15.13 | 1.78 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MacKenzie Blackwood | COL | $8,300 | 18.00 | 2.17 |
| Filip Gustavsson | MIN | $7,600 | 14.93 | 1.96 |
| Joseph Woll | TOR | $8,200 | 15.99 | 1.95 |
| Jacob Markstrom | NJD | $7,900 | 15.20 | 1.92 |
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.