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 | $8,500 | 30.84 | 3.63 |
| Connor McDavid | EDM | $8,600 | 29.28 | 3.40 |
| Macklin Celebrini | SJ | $8,100 | 21.37 | 2.64 |
| Jack Hughes | NJ | $8,200 | 19.67 | 2.40 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nathan MacKinnon | COL | $8,500 | 30.84 | 3.63 |
| Connor McDavid | EDM | $8,600 | 29.28 | 3.40 |
| Denver Barkey | PHI | $3,000 | 9.44 | 3.15 |
| Brock Nelson | COL | $6,100 | 17.69 | 2.90 |
Wing
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leon Draisaitl | EDM | $7,700 | 22.82 | 2.96 |
| Matt Boldy | MIN | $7,900 | 21.81 | 2.76 |
| Jason Robertson | DAL | $8,000 | 21.03 | 2.63 |
| Brady Tkachuk | OTT | $7,100 | 20.76 | 2.92 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leon Draisaitl | EDM | $7,700 | 22.82 | 2.96 |
| Brady Tkachuk | OTT | $7,100 | 20.76 | 2.92 |
| John Leonard | DET | $4,000 | 11.17 | 2.79 |
| Gabriel Landeskog | COL | $5,300 | 14.66 | 2.77 |
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Defenseman
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cale Makar | COL | $7,500 | 20.85 | 2.78 |
| Jakob Chychrun | WSH | $7,000 | 18.54 | 2.65 |
| Rasmus Andersson | CGY | $6,300 | 17.51 | 2.78 |
| Moritz Seider | DET | $6,300 | 17.33 | 2.75 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cale Makar | COL | $7,500 | 20.85 | 2.78 |
| Rasmus Andersson | CGY | $6,300 | 17.51 | 2.78 |
| Moritz Seider | DET | $6,300 | 17.33 | 2.75 |
| Esa Lindell | DAL | $4,800 | 12.93 | 2.69 |
Goalie
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Logan Thompson | WSH | $7,900 | 24.51 | 3.10 |
| Filip Gustavsson | MIN | $8,100 | 23.64 | 2.92 |
| Jake Oettinger | DAL | $7,800 | 23.27 | 2.98 |
| Scott Wedgewood | COL | $8,300 | 22.14 | 2.67 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Logan Thompson | WSH | $7,900 | 24.51 | 3.10 |
| Jake Oettinger | DAL | $7,800 | 23.27 | 2.98 |
| Filip Gustavsson | MIN | $8,100 | 23.64 | 2.92 |
| Scott Wedgewood | COL | $8,300 | 22.14 | 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.