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 | $8,500 | 30.54 | 3.59 |
| Connor McDavid | EDM | $8,000 | 24.61 | 3.08 |
| Jack Eichel | VGK | $7,900 | 19.51 | 2.47 |
| Auston Matthews | TOR | $7,800 | 19.03 | 2.44 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nathan MacKinnon | COL | $8,500 | 30.54 | 3.59 |
| Connor McDavid | EDM | $8,000 | 24.61 | 3.08 |
| Brock Nelson | COL | $5,600 | 15.78 | 2.82 |
| Sam Bennett | FLA | $5,700 | 15.20 | 2.67 |
Wing
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jason Robertson | DAL | $7,900 | 22.93 | 2.90 |
| Nikita Kucherov | TB | $8,000 | 21.23 | 2.65 |
| Mark Stone | VGK | $8,000 | 21.08 | 2.63 |
| Martin Necas | COL | $7,500 | 20.72 | 2.76 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jason Robertson | DAL | $7,900 | 22.93 | 2.90 |
| Martin Necas | COL | $7,500 | 20.72 | 2.76 |
| Alex DeBrincat | DET | $7,200 | 19.54 | 2.71 |
| Alex Ovechkin | WSH | $6,700 | 18.08 | 2.70 |
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Defenseman
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cale Makar | COL | $7,600 | 20.82 | 2.74 |
| Zach Werenski | CBJ | $7,300 | 20.07 | 2.75 |
| Miro Heiskanen | DAL | $6,800 | 18.22 | 2.68 |
| Moritz Seider | DET | $6,400 | 17.14 | 2.68 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zach Werenski | CBJ | $7,300 | 20.07 | 2.75 |
| Cale Makar | COL | $7,600 | 20.82 | 2.74 |
| Miro Heiskanen | DAL | $6,800 | 18.22 | 2.68 |
| Moritz Seider | DET | $6,400 | 17.14 | 2.68 |
Goalie
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scott Wedgewood | COL | $8,200 | 22.18 | 2.70 |
| Logan Thompson | WSH | $7,600 | 20.92 | 2.75 |
| Jake Oettinger | DAL | $7,700 | 20.68 | 2.69 |
| Darcy Kuemper | LA | $8,000 | 20.17 | 2.52 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Logan Thompson | WSH | $7,600 | 20.92 | 2.75 |
| Scott Wedgewood | COL | $8,200 | 22.18 | 2.70 |
| Jake Oettinger | DAL | $7,700 | 20.68 | 2.69 |
| Connor Hellebuyck | WPG | $7,400 | 19.67 | 2.66 |
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.