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 | $10,000 | 25.81 | 2.58 |
| Connor McDavid | EDM | $9,500 | 23.95 | 2.52 |
| Macklin Celebrini | SJS | $8,800 | 18.45 | 2.10 |
| Leon Draisaitl | EDM | $8,500 | 17.32 | 2.04 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brock Nelson | COL | $5,000 | 14.77 | 2.95 |
| Mikael Backlund | CGY | $3,300 | 9.65 | 2.92 |
| Christian Dvorak | PHI | $3,200 | 9.29 | 2.90 |
| Ryan Hartman | MIN | $4,100 | 11.03 | 2.69 |
Wing
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Boldy | MIN | $7,800 | 18.25 | 2.34 |
| Brady Tkachuk | OTT | $8,100 | 18.03 | 2.23 |
| Jason Robertson | DAL | $8,200 | 17.91 | 2.18 |
| Kirill Kaprizov | MIN | $8,300 | 16.67 | 2.01 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alexander Kerfoot | UTA | $2,500 | 9.76 | 3.90 |
| Igor Chernyshov | SJS | $3,200 | 10.72 | 3.35 |
| John Leonard | DET | $2,700 | 8.46 | 3.13 |
| Viktor Arvidsson | BOS | $3,600 | 10.61 | 2.95 |
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Defenseman
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cale Makar | COL | $8,000 | 18.00 | 2.25 |
| Jakob Chychrun | WSH | $6,700 | 16.16 | 2.41 |
| Rasmus Andersson | CGY | $6,000 | 15.86 | 2.64 |
| Moritz Seider | DET | $6,300 | 15.17 | 2.41 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jack St. Ivany | PIT | $2,000 | 6.90 | 3.45 |
| Josh Manson | COL | $2,800 | 8.13 | 2.90 |
| Brett Pesce | NJD | $3,100 | 8.91 | 2.87 |
| Sam Malinski | COL | $2,900 | 8.24 | 2.84 |
Goalie
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Logan Thompson | WSH | $8,000 | 19.47 | 2.43 |
| Filip Gustavsson | MIN | $8,300 | 16.81 | 2.03 |
| Casey DeSmith | DAL | $7,900 | 16.66 | 2.11 |
| Scott Wedgewood | COL | $8,500 | 15.93 | 1.87 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Logan Thompson | WSH | $8,000 | 19.47 | 2.43 |
| Casey DeSmith | DAL | $7,900 | 16.66 | 2.11 |
| Filip Gustavsson | MIN | $8,300 | 16.81 | 2.03 |
| Scott Wedgewood | COL | $8,500 | 15.93 | 1.87 |
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.