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 | $9,500 | 20.84 | 2.19 |
| Leon Draisaitl | EDM | $8,500 | 20.49 | 2.41 |
| Connor McDavid | EDM | $8,800 | 19.16 | 2.18 |
| Auston Matthews | TOR | $9,000 | 16.36 | 1.82 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brett Howden | VGK | $2,900 | 7.82 | 2.70 |
| Marco Rossi | MIN | $2,800 | 7.44 | 2.66 |
| Nicolas Roy | VGK | $3,300 | 8.26 | 2.50 |
| Tomas Hertl | VGK | $5,700 | 14.04 | 2.46 |
Wing
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kirill Kaprizov | MIN | $8,200 | 17.34 | 2.12 |
| Adrian Kempe | LAK | $7,200 | 16.81 | 2.33 |
| Matt Boldy | MIN | $6,900 | 15.53 | 2.25 |
| Kevin Fiala | LAK | $6,200 | 15.38 | 2.48 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marcus Foligno | MIN | $2,800 | 7.90 | 2.82 |
| Connor Brown | EDM | $2,600 | 7.31 | 2.81 |
| Logan O’Connor | COL | $2,900 | 8.08 | 2.79 |
| Mason Marchment | DAL | $3,800 | 9.71 | 2.56 |
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Defenseman
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cale Makar | COL | $8,000 | 16.86 | 2.11 |
| Evan Bouchard | EDM | $6,500 | 16.50 | 2.54 |
| Jake Sanderson | OTT | $5,500 | 14.11 | 2.57 |
| Jake Walman | EDM | $4,500 | 12.22 | 2.71 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Devon Toews | COL | $4,400 | 11.97 | 2.72 |
| Jake Walman | EDM | $4,500 | 12.22 | 2.71 |
| Sam Malinski | COL | $3,300 | 8.69 | 2.63 |
| Jake Sanderson | OTT | $5,500 | 14.11 | 2.57 |
Goalie
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linus Ullmark | OTT | $7,800 | 14.32 | 1.84 |
| Anthony Stolarz | TOR | $7,600 | 14.12 | 1.86 |
| MacKenzie Blackwood | COL | $8,200 | 13.23 | 1.61 |
| Filip Gustavsson | MIN | $7,400 | 12.37 | 1.67 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Stolarz | TOR | $7,600 | 14.12 | 1.86 |
| Linus Ullmark | OTT | $7,800 | 14.32 | 1.84 |
| Filip Gustavsson | MIN | $7,400 | 12.37 | 1.67 |
| MacKenzie Blackwood | COL | $8,200 | 13.23 | 1.61 |
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.