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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auston Matthews | TOR | $9,300 | 20.52 | 2.21 |
| Nathan MacKinnon | COL | $9,500 | 18.69 | 1.97 |
| Nick Suzuki | MTL | $6,000 | 16.91 | 2.82 |
| John Tavares | TOR | $7,300 | 16.81 | 2.30 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Suzuki | MTL | $6,000 | 16.91 | 2.82 |
| Christian Dvorak | MTL | $3,400 | 9.39 | 2.76 |
| Sean Monahan | CBJ | $5,500 | 14.01 | 2.55 |
| Brett Howden | VGK | $3,300 | 8.31 | 2.52 |
Wing
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikita Kucherov | TBL | $9,200 | 20.56 | 2.24 |
| Jason Robertson | DAL | $8,300 | 17.01 | 2.05 |
| William Nylander | TOR | $7,500 | 16.13 | 2.15 |
| Jake Guentzel | TBL | $7,700 | 15.75 | 2.05 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parker Kelly | COL | $2,800 | 7.27 | 2.60 |
| Brendan Gallagher | MTL | $4,000 | 9.85 | 2.46 |
| Pavel Dorofeyev | VGK | $5,500 | 13.46 | 2.45 |
| Cam Lund | SJS | $2,900 | 6.86 | 2.37 |
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Defenseman
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cale Makar | COL | $8,000 | 18.98 | 2.37 |
| Victor Hedman | TBL | $6,500 | 14.19 | 2.18 |
| Rasmus Dahlin | BUF | $6,100 | 14.19 | 2.33 |
| Zach Werenski | CBJ | $7,800 | 13.68 | 1.75 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Urho Vaakanainen | NYR | $2,000 | 5.86 | 2.93 |
| Ryan Lindgren | COL | $2,800 | 8.19 | 2.92 |
| Scott Morrow | CAR | $3,100 | 8.32 | 2.68 |
| Dylan Samberg | WPG | $4,100 | 10.86 | 2.65 |
Goalie
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Darcy Kuemper | LAK | $8,000 | 19.59 | 2.45 |
| Frederik Andersen | CAR | $8,400 | 17.78 | 2.12 |
| Casey DeSmith | DAL | $8,300 | 17.01 | 2.05 |
| Sam Montembeault | MTL | $7,800 | 14.76 | 1.89 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Darcy Kuemper | LAK | $8,000 | 19.59 | 2.45 |
| Frederik Andersen | CAR | $8,400 | 17.78 | 2.12 |
| Casey DeSmith | DAL | $8,300 | 17.01 | 2.05 |
| Sam Montembeault | MTL | $7,800 | 14.76 | 1.89 |
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.