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 | $9,400 | 20.18 | 2.15 |
| Connor Bedard | CHI | $7,700 | 16.75 | 2.18 |
| Auston Matthews | TOR | $9,500 | 16.74 | 1.76 |
| Wyatt Johnston | DAL | $7,100 | 15.36 | 2.16 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Hartman | MIN | $4,100 | 10.49 | 2.56 |
| Anze Kopitar | LAK | $4,100 | 10.48 | 2.56 |
| Leo Carlsson | ANA | $5,600 | 13.47 | 2.41 |
| Mikael Backlund | CGY | $3,600 | 8.63 | 2.40 |
Wing
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cutter Gauthier | ANA | $6,400 | 18.69 | 2.92 |
| Kirill Kaprizov | MIN | $8,800 | 16.19 | 1.84 |
| Bryan Rust | PIT | $7,000 | 15.47 | 2.21 |
| Alex DeBrincat | DET | $7,100 | 15.45 | 2.18 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corey Perry | LAK | $3,400 | 11.98 | 3.52 |
| Connor Dewar | PIT | $2,600 | 7.58 | 2.92 |
| Cutter Gauthier | ANA | $6,400 | 18.69 | 2.92 |
| Victor Olofsson | COL | $4,400 | 12.36 | 2.81 |
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Defenseman
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cale Makar | COL | $7,900 | 15.10 | 1.91 |
| Jake Sanderson | OTT | $6,400 | 13.00 | 2.03 |
| Miro Heiskanen | DAL | $5,600 | 12.89 | 2.30 |
| Josh Morrissey | WPG | $6,900 | 11.65 | 1.69 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Artem Zub | OTT | $2,900 | 8.43 | 2.91 |
| Joel Edmundson | LAK | $2,700 | 7.40 | 2.74 |
| Jake McCabe | TOR | $3,200 | 8.59 | 2.68 |
| Ian Cole | UTA | $2,800 | 7.44 | 2.66 |
Goalie
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leevi Merilainen | OTT | $7,800 | 15.71 | 2.01 |
| Spencer Knight | CHI | $7,200 | 13.40 | 1.86 |
| Connor Hellebuyck | WPG | $8,100 | 12.57 | 1.55 |
| Darcy Kuemper | LAK | $7,900 | 11.65 | 1.47 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leevi Merilainen | OTT | $7,800 | 15.71 | 2.01 |
| Spencer Knight | CHI | $7,200 | 13.40 | 1.86 |
| Connor Hellebuyck | WPG | $8,100 | 12.57 | 1.55 |
| Jiri Patera | VAN | $6,900 | 10.56 | 1.53 |
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.