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 | 30.11 | 3.58 |
| Connor McDavid | EDM | $8,100 | 24.57 | 3.03 |
| Macklin Celebrini | SJ | $7,700 | 19.01 | 2.47 |
| Jack Eichel | VGK | $7,900 | 18.42 | 2.33 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nathan MacKinnon | COL | $8,400 | 30.11 | 3.58 |
| Connor McDavid | EDM | $8,100 | 24.57 | 3.03 |
| Josh Norris | BUF | $4,900 | 13.73 | 2.80 |
| Trevor Zegras | PHI | $6,400 | 16.89 | 2.64 |
Wing
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jason Robertson | DAL | $7,900 | 22.52 | 2.85 |
| Nikita Kucherov | TB | $8,000 | 20.82 | 2.60 |
| Brandon Hagel | TB | $7,500 | 20.70 | 2.76 |
| Leon Draisaitl | EDM | $7,700 | 20.67 | 2.68 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jason Robertson | DAL | $7,900 | 22.52 | 2.85 |
| Morgan Geekie | BOS | $7,100 | 20.21 | 2.85 |
| Brandon Hagel | TB | $7,500 | 20.70 | 2.76 |
| Viktor Arvidsson | BOS | $4,900 | 13.23 | 2.70 |
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Defenseman
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cale Makar | COL | $7,600 | 20.84 | 2.74 |
| Zach Werenski | CBJ | $7,200 | 20.04 | 2.78 |
| Evan Bouchard | EDM | $6,900 | 18.46 | 2.68 |
| Jake Sanderson | OTT | $6,700 | 16.50 | 2.46 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zach Werenski | CBJ | $7,200 | 20.04 | 2.78 |
| Cale Makar | COL | $7,600 | 20.84 | 2.74 |
| Evan Bouchard | EDM | $6,900 | 18.46 | 2.68 |
| Jake Sanderson | OTT | $6,700 | 16.50 | 2.46 |
Goalie
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scott Wedgewood | COL | $8,100 | 22.41 | 2.77 |
| Carter Hart | VGK | $7,700 | 21.70 | 2.82 |
| Casey DeSmith | DAL | $7,700 | 21.28 | 2.76 |
| Brandon Bussi | CAR | $8,000 | 21.25 | 2.66 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carter Hart | VGK | $7,700 | 21.70 | 2.82 |
| Scott Wedgewood | COL | $8,100 | 22.41 | 2.77 |
| Casey DeSmith | DAL | $7,700 | 21.28 | 2.76 |
| Jeremy Swayman | BOS | $7,300 | 19.46 | 2.67 |
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.