Daily Player Picks
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Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nathan MacKinnon | COL | $10,000 | 24.95 | 2.50 |
| Connor Bedard | CHI | $8,100 | 19.66 | 2.43 |
| Connor McDavid | EDM | $8,700 | 16.03 | 1.84 |
| Sidney Crosby | PIT | $7,400 | 15.78 | 2.13 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ben Kindel | PIT | $3,700 | 9.49 | 2.57 |
| Jordan Staal | CAR | $2,700 | 6.86 | 2.54 |
| Yanni Gourde | TBL | $2,700 | 6.80 | 2.52 |
| Morgan Frost | CGY | $3,400 | 8.56 | 2.52 |
Wing
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Hagel | TBL | $6,900 | 17.68 | 2.56 |
| Nikita Kucherov | TBL | $8,400 | 16.85 | 2.01 |
| Sam Reinhart | FLA | $7,000 | 16.55 | 2.36 |
| Alex DeBrincat | DET | $8,000 | 15.76 | 1.97 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matthew Wood | NSH | $2,600 | 9.20 | 3.54 |
| Corey Perry | LAK | $2,800 | 8.40 | 3.00 |
| Reid Schaefer | NSH | $2,500 | 7.14 | 2.86 |
| Blake Coleman | CGY | $3,200 | 9.09 | 2.84 |
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Defenseman
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zach Werenski | CBJ | $8,500 | 17.74 | 2.09 |
| Cale Makar | COL | $8,300 | 17.54 | 2.11 |
| Moritz Seider | DET | $6,500 | 14.03 | 2.16 |
| Evan Bouchard | EDM | $6,100 | 13.78 | 2.26 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dante Fabbro | CBJ | $2,500 | 7.46 | 2.98 |
| Vladislav Gavrikov | NYR | $3,300 | 9.50 | 2.88 |
| Jake McCabe | TOR | $3,100 | 8.89 | 2.87 |
| Nick Blankenburg | NSH | $3,200 | 9.17 | 2.86 |
Goalie
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Filip Gustavsson | MIN | $7,800 | 14.45 | 1.85 |
| Spencer Knight | CHI | $7,000 | 14.15 | 2.02 |
| Darcy Kuemper | LAK | $8,400 | 14.08 | 1.68 |
| Dustin Wolf | CGY | $7,600 | 12.30 | 1.62 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spencer Knight | CHI | $7,000 | 14.15 | 2.02 |
| Filip Gustavsson | MIN | $7,800 | 14.45 | 1.85 |
| Darcy Kuemper | LAK | $8,400 | 14.08 | 1.68 |
| Tristan Jarry | PIT | $7,100 | 11.54 | 1.63 |
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.