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 | $8,400 | 30.31 | 3.61 |
| Connor McDavid | EDM | $8,100 | 24.73 | 3.05 |
| Macklin Celebrini | SJ | $7,700 | 19.01 | 2.47 |
| Sidney Crosby | PIT | $7,300 | 18.54 | 2.54 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nathan MacKinnon | COL | $8,400 | 30.31 | 3.61 |
| Connor McDavid | EDM | $8,100 | 24.73 | 3.05 |
| Trevor Zegras | PHI | $6,400 | 16.89 | 2.64 |
| Josh Norris | BUF | $4,900 | 12.75 | 2.60 |
Wing
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jason Robertson | DAL | $7,900 | 23.27 | 2.95 |
| Leon Draisaitl | EDM | $7,700 | 20.80 | 2.70 |
| Nikita Kucherov | TB | $8,000 | 20.54 | 2.57 |
| Brandon Hagel | TB | $7,500 | 20.43 | 2.72 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jason Robertson | DAL | $7,900 | 23.27 | 2.95 |
| Morgan Geekie | BOS | $7,100 | 20.07 | 2.83 |
| Brandon Hagel | TB | $7,500 | 20.43 | 2.72 |
| Leon Draisaitl | EDM | $7,700 | 20.80 | 2.70 |
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Defenseman
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cale Makar | COL | $7,600 | 20.98 | 2.76 |
| Zach Werenski | CBJ | $7,200 | 19.90 | 2.76 |
| Evan Bouchard | EDM | $6,900 | 18.58 | 2.69 |
| Jake Sanderson | OTT | $6,700 | 16.39 | 2.45 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cale Makar | COL | $7,600 | 20.98 | 2.76 |
| Zach Werenski | CBJ | $7,200 | 19.90 | 2.76 |
| Evan Bouchard | EDM | $6,900 | 18.58 | 2.69 |
| Nils Lundkvist | DAL | $3,600 | 9.58 | 2.66 |
Goalie
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scott Wedgewood | COL | $8,100 | 22.86 | 2.82 |
| Brandon Bussi | CAR | $8,000 | 21.69 | 2.71 |
| Jake Oettinger | DAL | $7,700 | 20.38 | 2.65 |
| Tristan Jarry | PIT | $7,600 | 19.92 | 2.62 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scott Wedgewood | COL | $8,100 | 22.86 | 2.82 |
| Brandon Bussi | CAR | $8,000 | 21.69 | 2.71 |
| Jake Oettinger | DAL | $7,700 | 20.38 | 2.65 |
| Tristan Jarry | PIT | $7,600 | 19.92 | 2.62 |
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.