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 | $9,200 | 28.85 | 3.14 |
| Leon Draisaitl | EDM | $9,100 | 24.85 | 2.73 |
| Auston Matthews | TOR | $8,900 | 23.92 | 2.69 |
| Connor McDavid | EDM | $8,800 | 20.51 | 2.33 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nathan MacKinnon | COL | $9,200 | 28.85 | 3.14 |
| Brock Nelson | COL | $6,300 | 17.43 | 2.77 |
| Leon Draisaitl | EDM | $9,100 | 24.85 | 2.73 |
| Auston Matthews | TOR | $8,900 | 23.92 | 2.69 |
Wing
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clayton Keller | UTA | $7,800 | 20.43 | 2.62 |
| William Nylander | TOR | $7,900 | 18.54 | 2.35 |
| Brady Tkachuk | OTT | $7,500 | 17.32 | 2.31 |
| Martin Necas | COL | $7,200 | 17.17 | 2.38 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clayton Keller | UTA | $7,800 | 20.43 | 2.62 |
| JJ Peterka | BUF | $6,400 | 15.90 | 2.48 |
| Matthew Knies | TOR | $6,000 | 14.80 | 2.47 |
| Artturi Lehkonen | COL | $6,600 | 16.20 | 2.45 |
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Defenseman
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cale Makar | COL | $7,000 | 24.17 | 3.45 |
| Evan Bouchard | EDM | $6,500 | 17.19 | 2.64 |
| Jake Sanderson | OTT | $6,300 | 17.03 | 2.70 |
| Rasmus Dahlin | BUF | $6,600 | 16.33 | 2.47 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cale Makar | COL | $7,000 | 24.17 | 3.45 |
| Jake Sanderson | OTT | $6,300 | 17.03 | 2.70 |
| Evan Bouchard | EDM | $6,500 | 17.19 | 2.64 |
| Rasmus Dahlin | BUF | $6,600 | 16.33 | 2.47 |
Goalie
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linus Ullmark | OTT | $7,700 | 20.01 | 2.60 |
| Joseph Woll | TOR | $7,900 | 17.73 | 2.24 |
| Scott Wedgewood | COL | $8,100 | 16.76 | 2.07 |
| Spencer Knight | CHI | $7,100 | 14.02 | 1.97 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linus Ullmark | OTT | $7,700 | 20.01 | 2.60 |
| Joseph Woll | TOR | $7,900 | 17.73 | 2.24 |
| Scott Wedgewood | COL | $8,100 | 16.76 | 2.07 |
| Spencer Knight | CHI | $7,100 | 14.02 | 1.97 |
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.