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 | 22.07 | 2.32 |
| Auston Matthews | TOR | $9,000 | 16.89 | 1.88 |
| Bo Horvat | NYI | $6,900 | 16.17 | 2.34 |
| Jack Hughes | NJD | $7,900 | 15.84 | 2.01 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aatu Raty | VAN | $2,500 | 6.73 | 2.69 |
| Shane Pinto | OTT | $4,900 | 12.77 | 2.61 |
| Ryan Poehling | ANA | $2,500 | 6.44 | 2.57 |
| Leo Carlsson | ANA | $4,800 | 12.31 | 2.56 |
Wing
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Pastrnak | BOS | $8,500 | 18.62 | 2.19 |
| Adrian Kempe | LAK | $7,200 | 17.19 | 2.39 |
| Mikko Rantanen | DAL | $7,000 | 16.82 | 2.40 |
| Kevin Fiala | LAK | $6,100 | 15.92 | 2.61 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nathan Walker | STL | $2,500 | 6.78 | 2.71 |
| Kevin Fiala | LAK | $6,100 | 15.92 | 2.61 |
| Connor Dewar | PIT | $2,500 | 6.50 | 2.60 |
| Jani Nyman | SEA | $2,700 | 7.01 | 2.59 |
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Defenseman
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zach Werenski | CBJ | $8,100 | 16.49 | 2.04 |
| Cale Makar | COL | $7,800 | 16.04 | 2.06 |
| Colton Parayko | STL | $4,900 | 13.68 | 2.79 |
| Thomas Harley | DAL | $5,200 | 13.09 | 2.52 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colton Parayko | STL | $4,900 | 13.68 | 2.79 |
| Sam Malinski | COL | $2,700 | 7.23 | 2.68 |
| Martin Fehervary | WSH | $3,200 | 8.52 | 2.66 |
| Ian Cole | UTA | $2,600 | 6.89 | 2.65 |
Goalie
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sergei Bobrovsky | FLA | $8,200 | 17.59 | 2.15 |
| Scott Wedgewood | COL | $8,100 | 14.56 | 1.80 |
| Jake Allen | NJD | $7,500 | 13.16 | 1.75 |
| Logan Thompson | WSH | $8,500 | 13.13 | 1.55 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sergei Bobrovsky | FLA | $8,200 | 17.59 | 2.15 |
| Scott Wedgewood | COL | $8,100 | 14.56 | 1.80 |
| Jake Allen | NJD | $7,500 | 13.16 | 1.75 |
| Anthony Stolarz | TOR | $7,900 | 12.77 | 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.