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 | $10,800 | 22.52 | 2.09 |
| Leon Draisaitl | EDM | $8,400 | 20.72 | 2.47 |
| Jack Eichel | VGK | $11,000 | 16.54 | 1.50 |
| Connor McDavid | EDM | $9,200 | 15.34 | 1.67 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Rasmussen | DET | $2,200 | 6.07 | 2.76 |
| Leon Draisaitl | EDM | $8,400 | 20.72 | 2.47 |
| Sam Bennett | FLA | $6,100 | 14.49 | 2.37 |
| Barrett Hayton | UTA | $5,300 | 11.50 | 2.17 |
Wing
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Connor | WPG | $7,900 | 16.60 | 2.10 |
| Dylan Guenther | UTA | $7,000 | 16.10 | 2.30 |
| Jason Robertson | DAL | $8,600 | 15.93 | 1.85 |
| Alex DeBrincat | DET | $9,400 | 15.17 | 1.61 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parker Kelly | COL | $2,000 | 5.81 | 2.91 |
| Joel Kiviranta | COL | $2,000 | 5.69 | 2.85 |
| Craig Smith | DET | $2,000 | 5.37 | 2.69 |
| Eeli Tolvanen | SEA | $4,000 | 9.71 | 2.43 |
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Defenseman
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cale Makar | COL | $9,400 | 16.82 | 1.79 |
| Evan Bouchard | EDM | $6,700 | 15.35 | 2.29 |
| Brandon Montour | SEA | $5,400 | 13.51 | 2.50 |
| Jake Walman | EDM | $5,300 | 13.23 | 2.50 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Lindgren | COL | $2,400 | 8.26 | 3.44 |
| John Marino | UTA | $2,900 | 7.24 | 2.50 |
| Brandon Montour | SEA | $5,400 | 13.51 | 2.50 |
| Jake Walman | EDM | $5,300 | 13.23 | 2.50 |
Goalie
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jordan Binnington | STL | $8,500 | 14.73 | 1.73 |
| Eric Comrie | WPG | $8,300 | 14.61 | 1.76 |
| Karel Vejmelka | UTA | $7,300 | 14.24 | 1.95 |
| Scott Wedgewood | COL | $10,200 | 13.02 | 1.28 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karel Vejmelka | UTA | $7,300 | 14.24 | 1.95 |
| Eric Comrie | WPG | $8,300 | 14.61 | 1.76 |
| Jordan Binnington | STL | $8,500 | 14.73 | 1.73 |
| Lukas Dostal | ANA | $6,900 | 11.18 | 1.62 |
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.