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 | $8,200 | 29.00 | 3.54 |
| Connor Bedard | CHI | $8,000 | 23.75 | 2.97 |
| Macklin Celebrini | SJ | $7,900 | 20.51 | 2.60 |
| Connor McDavid | EDM | $7,700 | 20.00 | 2.60 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nathan MacKinnon | COL | $8,200 | 29.00 | 3.54 |
| Connor Bedard | CHI | $8,000 | 23.75 | 2.97 |
| Nate Danielson | DET | $3,000 | 8.40 | 2.80 |
| John Tavares | TOR | $7,300 | 19.48 | 2.67 |
Wing
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jason Robertson | DAL | $8,000 | 22.65 | 2.83 |
| Cutter Gauthier | ANH | $7,900 | 20.25 | 2.56 |
| Alex DeBrincat | DET | $7,600 | 20.21 | 2.66 |
| Mikko Rantanen | DAL | $7,700 | 19.81 | 2.57 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sam Reinhart | FLA | $6,700 | 19.50 | 2.91 |
| Jason Robertson | DAL | $8,000 | 22.65 | 2.83 |
| Parker Kelly | COL | $3,600 | 9.70 | 2.70 |
| Jake Guentzel | TB | $7,100 | 19.10 | 2.69 |
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Defenseman
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cale Makar | COL | $7,300 | 20.55 | 2.81 |
| Quinn Hughes | VAN | $6,600 | 18.08 | 2.74 |
| Zach Werenski | CBJ | $6,500 | 17.53 | 2.70 |
| Evan Bouchard | EDM | $6,300 | 15.85 | 2.52 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cale Makar | COL | $7,300 | 20.55 | 2.81 |
| Quinn Hughes | VAN | $6,600 | 18.08 | 2.74 |
| Zach Werenski | CBJ | $6,500 | 17.53 | 2.70 |
| Evan Bouchard | EDM | $6,300 | 15.85 | 2.52 |
Goalie
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spencer Knight | CHI | $8,000 | 22.57 | 2.82 |
| Jake Allen | NJ | $7,400 | 18.26 | 2.47 |
| Dan Vladar | PHI | $7,800 | 18.19 | 2.33 |
| Scott Wedgewood | COL | $8,000 | 18.06 | 2.26 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spencer Knight | CHI | $8,000 | 22.57 | 2.82 |
| Jake Allen | NJ | $7,400 | 18.26 | 2.47 |
| Ilya Sorokin | NYI | $7,200 | 16.92 | 2.35 |
| Dan Vladar | PHI | $7,800 | 18.19 | 2.33 |
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.