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 | 25.17 | 2.65 |
| Auston Matthews | TOR | $9,300 | 17.81 | 1.92 |
| Macklin Celebrini | SJS | $7,900 | 17.10 | 2.16 |
| Leo Carlsson | ANA | $5,800 | 15.54 | 2.68 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kirby Dach | MTL | $2,700 | 7.57 | 2.80 |
| Leo Carlsson | ANA | $5,800 | 15.54 | 2.68 |
| Nathan MacKinnon | COL | $9,500 | 25.17 | 2.65 |
| Oliver Kapanen | MTL | $2,600 | 6.53 | 2.51 |
Wing
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cutter Gauthier | ANA | $6,700 | 18.22 | 2.72 |
| Kirill Kaprizov | MIN | $9,000 | 17.04 | 1.89 |
| David Pastrnak | BOS | $8,800 | 16.05 | 1.82 |
| Kyle Connor | WPG | $8,500 | 15.89 | 1.87 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corey Perry | LAK | $3,700 | 10.85 | 2.93 |
| Alex Newhook | MTL | $2,900 | 8.31 | 2.86 |
| Cutter Gauthier | ANA | $6,700 | 18.22 | 2.72 |
| Victor Olofsson | COL | $4,500 | 12.20 | 2.71 |
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Defenseman
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cale Makar | COL | $8,300 | 17.72 | 2.13 |
| Zach Werenski | CBJ | $8,100 | 15.91 | 1.96 |
| Brandon Montour | SEA | $5,800 | 12.78 | 2.20 |
| Jake Sanderson | OTT | $6,300 | 12.19 | 1.93 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mario Ferraro | SJS | $2,900 | 8.68 | 2.99 |
| Artem Zub | OTT | $3,000 | 8.34 | 2.78 |
| Alexandre Carrier | MTL | $3,000 | 8.26 | 2.75 |
| Andrew Peeke | BOS | $2,800 | 7.69 | 2.75 |
Goalie
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Darcy Kuemper | LAK | $7,600 | 12.99 | 1.71 |
| Connor Hellebuyck | WPG | $8,000 | 12.57 | 1.57 |
| Thatcher Demko | VAN | $7,400 | 12.08 | 1.63 |
| Filip Gustavsson | MIN | $8,300 | 11.96 | 1.44 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Darcy Kuemper | LAK | $7,600 | 12.99 | 1.71 |
| Thatcher Demko | VAN | $7,400 | 12.08 | 1.63 |
| Connor Hellebuyck | WPG | $8,000 | 12.57 | 1.57 |
| Logan Thompson | WSH | $7,200 | 11.01 | 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.