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 | $9,000 | 23.15 | 2.57 |
| Auston Matthews | TOR | $8,700 | 20.78 | 2.39 |
| Brock Nelson | COL | $6,300 | 13.22 | 2.10 |
| John Tavares | TOR | $7,400 | 13.09 | 1.77 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nathan MacKinnon | COL | $9,000 | 23.15 | 2.57 |
| Auston Matthews | TOR | $8,700 | 20.78 | 2.39 |
| Shane Wright | SEA | $5,400 | 11.91 | 2.21 |
| Brock Nelson | COL | $6,300 | 13.22 | 2.10 |
Wing
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Valeri Nichushkin | COL | $6,800 | 18.11 | 2.66 |
| William Nylander | TOR | $8,000 | 17.87 | 2.23 |
| Martin Necas | COL | $7,300 | 15.42 | 2.11 |
| Matt Boldy | MIN | $7,200 | 13.92 | 1.93 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Valeri Nichushkin | COL | $6,800 | 18.11 | 2.66 |
| William Nylander | TOR | $8,000 | 17.87 | 2.23 |
| Eeli Tolvanen | SEA | $5,400 | 12.04 | 2.23 |
| Ryan Hartman | MIN | $5,200 | 11.31 | 2.17 |
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Defenseman
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cale Makar | COL | $7,000 | 20.20 | 2.89 |
| Brandon Montour | SEA | $5,900 | 14.14 | 2.40 |
| Jared Spurgeon | MIN | $5,600 | 12.45 | 2.22 |
| Vince Dunn | SEA | $5,700 | 11.11 | 1.95 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cale Makar | COL | $7,000 | 20.20 | 2.89 |
| Brandon Montour | SEA | $5,900 | 14.14 | 2.40 |
| Ryan Lindgren | COL | $4,400 | 10.00 | 2.27 |
| Jared Spurgeon | MIN | $5,600 | 12.45 | 2.22 |
Goalie
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MacKenzie Blackwood | COL | $7,600 | 21.70 | 2.85 |
| Filip Gustavsson | MIN | $7,900 | 21.59 | 2.73 |
| Joseph Woll | TOR | $7,400 | 13.80 | 1.87 |
| Philipp Grubauer | SEA | $7,100 | 6.52 | 0.92 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MacKenzie Blackwood | COL | $7,600 | 21.70 | 2.85 |
| Filip Gustavsson | MIN | $7,900 | 21.59 | 2.73 |
| Joseph Woll | TOR | $7,400 | 13.80 | 1.87 |
| Philipp Grubauer | SEA | $7,100 | 6.52 | 0.92 |
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.