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 | 19.73 | 2.14 |
| Auston Matthews | TOR | $9,000 | 19.02 | 2.11 |
| Tage Thompson | BUF | $7,600 | 14.95 | 1.97 |
| Jack Eichel | VGK | $7,500 | 14.70 | 1.96 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mark Jankowski | CAR | $2,600 | 6.33 | 2.43 |
| Kevin Stenlund | UTA | $2,500 | 6.05 | 2.42 |
| Christian Dvorak | MTL | $3,200 | 7.39 | 2.31 |
| Pierre-Luc Dubois | WSH | $5,400 | 12.42 | 2.30 |
Wing
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Pastrnak | BOS | $9,000 | 18.19 | 2.02 |
| Valeri Nichushkin | COL | $6,300 | 15.64 | 2.48 |
| Jason Robertson | DAL | $7,900 | 15.39 | 1.95 |
| William Nylander | TOR | $7,100 | 15.29 | 2.15 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parker Kelly | COL | $2,600 | 6.76 | 2.60 |
| Valeri Nichushkin | COL | $6,300 | 15.64 | 2.48 |
| Matias Maccelli | UTA | $2,700 | 6.67 | 2.47 |
| Aliaksei Protas | WSH | $5,000 | 12.09 | 2.42 |
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Defenseman
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cale Makar | COL | $8,000 | 18.82 | 2.35 |
| Noah Dobson | NYI | $6,500 | 14.59 | 2.24 |
| Evan Bouchard | EDM | $6,800 | 13.58 | 2.00 |
| Jake Walman | EDM | $5,200 | 13.36 | 2.57 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alexander Romanov | NYI | $4,200 | 12.26 | 2.92 |
| Ryan Lindgren | COL | $2,900 | 8.39 | 2.89 |
| Mattias Ekholm | EDM | $4,900 | 12.74 | 2.60 |
| Darren Raddysh | TBL | $3,100 | 7.97 | 2.57 |
Goalie
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Filip Gustavsson | MIN | $8,100 | 18.99 | 2.34 |
| Jake Allen | NJD | $8,000 | 17.15 | 2.14 |
| Adin Hill | VGK | $8,400 | 16.98 | 2.02 |
| Jake Oettinger | DAL | $8,300 | 15.68 | 1.89 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Filip Gustavsson | MIN | $8,100 | 18.99 | 2.34 |
| Jake Allen | NJD | $8,000 | 17.15 | 2.14 |
| Adin Hill | VGK | $8,400 | 16.98 | 2.02 |
| Joseph Woll | TOR | $7,500 | 15.10 | 2.01 |
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.