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 | $8,000 | 27.61 | 3.45 |
| Connor Bedard | CHI | $7,500 | 20.75 | 2.77 |
| Leo Carlsson | ANH | $7,600 | 19.66 | 2.59 |
| Sidney Crosby | PIT | $7,000 | 19.16 | 2.74 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nathan MacKinnon | COL | $8,000 | 27.61 | 3.45 |
| Ben Kindel | PIT | $4,100 | 11.84 | 2.89 |
| Connor Bedard | CHI | $7,500 | 20.75 | 2.77 |
| Sidney Crosby | PIT | $7,000 | 19.16 | 2.74 |
Wing
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kirill Kaprizov | MIN | $7,900 | 21.04 | 2.66 |
| William Nylander | TOR | $7,900 | 20.10 | 2.54 |
| Cutter Gauthier | ANH | $8,000 | 19.49 | 2.44 |
| Mikko Rantanen | DAL | $7,300 | 19.47 | 2.67 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryan Rust | PIT | $6,100 | 18.41 | 3.02 |
| Patrick Kane | DET | $5,700 | 15.66 | 2.75 |
| Corey Perry | LA | $5,600 | 15.08 | 2.69 |
| Mikko Rantanen | DAL | $7,300 | 19.47 | 2.67 |
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Defenseman
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cale Makar | COL | $7,200 | 21.59 | 3.00 |
| Miro Heiskanen | DAL | $6,000 | 14.95 | 2.49 |
| Jake Sanderson | OTT | $6,700 | 14.25 | 2.13 |
| Josh Morrissey | WPG | $6,300 | 14.16 | 2.25 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Erik Karlsson | PIT | $3,000 | 11.77 | 3.92 |
| Cale Makar | COL | $7,200 | 21.59 | 3.00 |
| Miro Heiskanen | DAL | $6,000 | 14.95 | 2.49 |
| Yan Kuznetsov | CGY | $3,000 | 7.21 | 2.40 |
Goalie
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leevi Merilainen | OTT | $7,400 | 24.91 | 3.37 |
| Brandon Bussi | CAR | $7,500 | 18.51 | 2.47 |
| Lukas Dostal | ANH | $7,200 | 15.95 | 2.22 |
| Connor Hellebuyck | WPG | $7,500 | 15.72 | 2.10 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leevi Merilainen | OTT | $7,400 | 24.91 | 3.37 |
| Brandon Bussi | CAR | $7,500 | 18.51 | 2.47 |
| Lukas Dostal | ANH | $7,200 | 15.95 | 2.22 |
| Connor Hellebuyck | WPG | $7,500 | 15.72 | 2.10 |
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.