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 | $9,300 | 23.16 | 2.49 |
| Connor McDavid | EDM | $9,000 | 16.53 | 1.84 |
| Mark Scheifele | WPG | $7,500 | 15.51 | 2.07 |
| Bo Horvat | NYI | $7,200 | 15.29 | 2.12 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Poehling | ANA | $2,500 | 6.79 | 2.72 |
| Leo Carlsson | ANA | $4,700 | 12.11 | 2.58 |
| Pius Suter | STL | $3,700 | 9.45 | 2.55 |
| Nathan MacKinnon | COL | $9,300 | 23.16 | 2.49 |
Wing
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Pastrnak | BOS | $8,500 | 19.97 | 2.35 |
| Adrian Kempe | LAK | $7,000 | 16.29 | 2.33 |
| Seth Jarvis | CAR | $7,100 | 16.12 | 2.27 |
| Kyle Connor | WPG | $7,800 | 15.84 | 2.03 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyson Foerster | PHI | $4,000 | 11.00 | 2.75 |
| Cutter Gauthier | ANA | $5,700 | 14.78 | 2.59 |
| Nathan Walker | STL | $2,500 | 6.37 | 2.55 |
| Nino Niederreiter | WPG | $3,300 | 8.32 | 2.52 |
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Defenseman
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cale Makar | COL | $7,600 | 16.39 | 2.16 |
| Evan Bouchard | EDM | $6,900 | 14.37 | 2.08 |
| Adam Fox | NYR | $6,400 | 13.48 | 2.11 |
| Thomas Harley | DAL | $5,100 | 12.91 | 2.53 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Walman | EDM | $4,100 | 11.40 | 2.78 |
| Colton Parayko | STL | $4,500 | 12.33 | 2.74 |
| Mike Reilly | CAR | $3,600 | 9.40 | 2.61 |
| Josh Manson | COL | $3,100 | 8.05 | 2.60 |
Goalie
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sergei Bobrovsky | FLA | $8,100 | 14.69 | 1.81 |
| Igor Shesterkin | NYR | $8,400 | 14.34 | 1.71 |
| Connor Hellebuyck | WPG | $8,300 | 14.29 | 1.72 |
| Dan Vladar | PHI | $7,400 | 13.09 | 1.77 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sergei Bobrovsky | FLA | $8,100 | 14.69 | 1.81 |
| Dan Vladar | PHI | $7,400 | 13.09 | 1.77 |
| Connor Hellebuyck | WPG | $8,300 | 14.29 | 1.72 |
| Igor Shesterkin | NYR | $8,400 | 14.34 | 1.71 |
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.