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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leon Draisaitl | EDM | $9,000 | 25.54 | 2.84 |
| Nathan MacKinnon | COL | $9,100 | 24.20 | 2.66 |
| Tage Thompson | BUF | $8,200 | 20.69 | 2.52 |
| Wyatt Johnston | DAL | $7,500 | 18.83 | 2.51 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leon Draisaitl | EDM | $9,000 | 25.54 | 2.84 |
| Nathan MacKinnon | COL | $9,100 | 24.20 | 2.66 |
| Matt Duchene | DAL | $6,500 | 16.53 | 2.54 |
| Tage Thompson | BUF | $8,200 | 20.69 | 2.52 |
Wing
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Pastrnak | BOS | $8,500 | 26.20 | 3.08 |
| Nikita Kucherov | TB | $8,800 | 21.87 | 2.49 |
| Jason Robertson | DAL | $8,200 | 21.32 | 2.60 |
| Brandon Hagel | TB | $8,100 | 19.04 | 2.35 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Pastrnak | BOS | $8,500 | 26.20 | 3.08 |
| Jason Robertson | DAL | $8,200 | 21.32 | 2.60 |
| Patrick Kane | DET | $6,600 | 16.75 | 2.54 |
| JJ Peterka | BUF | $6,400 | 16.12 | 2.52 |
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Defenseman
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cale Makar | COL | $7,100 | 20.69 | 2.91 |
| Rasmus Dahlin | BUF | $6,300 | 17.26 | 2.74 |
| Zach Werenski | CBJ | $6,800 | 16.96 | 2.49 |
| Evan Bouchard | EDM | $6,100 | 15.92 | 2.61 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cale Makar | COL | $7,100 | 20.69 | 2.91 |
| Jaccob Slavin | CAR | $4,600 | 12.78 | 2.78 |
| Rasmus Dahlin | BUF | $6,300 | 17.26 | 2.74 |
| Evan Bouchard | EDM | $6,100 | 15.92 | 2.61 |
Goalie
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connor Hellebuyck | WPG | $7,700 | 25.18 | 3.27 |
| Samuel Ersson | PHI | $7,600 | 21.26 | 2.80 |
| Joey Daccord | SEA | $7,500 | 21.09 | 2.81 |
| Jeremy Swayman | BOS | $7,600 | 20.43 | 2.69 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connor Hellebuyck | WPG | $7,700 | 25.18 | 3.27 |
| Joey Daccord | SEA | $7,500 | 21.09 | 2.81 |
| Samuel Ersson | PHI | $7,600 | 21.26 | 2.80 |
| Jeremy Swayman | BOS | $7,600 | 20.43 | 2.69 |
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.