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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connor McDavid | EDM | $8,400 | 27.19 | 3.24 |
| Nathan MacKinnon | COL | $8,500 | 24.42 | 2.87 |
| Macklin Celebrini | SJ | $8,100 | 21.09 | 2.60 |
| Jack Hughes | NJ | $8,000 | 17.96 | 2.24 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connor McDavid | EDM | $8,400 | 27.19 | 3.24 |
| Nathan MacKinnon | COL | $8,500 | 24.42 | 2.87 |
| Sam Bennett | FLA | $5,800 | 16.37 | 2.82 |
| Macklin Celebrini | SJ | $8,100 | 21.09 | 2.60 |
Wing
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leon Draisaitl | EDM | $7,700 | 22.30 | 2.90 |
| Nikita Kucherov | TB | $7,600 | 20.50 | 2.70 |
| Matt Boldy | MIN | $7,800 | 18.59 | 2.38 |
| Sam Reinhart | FLA | $6,700 | 18.48 | 2.76 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leon Draisaitl | EDM | $7,700 | 22.30 | 2.90 |
| Sam Reinhart | FLA | $6,700 | 18.48 | 2.76 |
| Steven Stamkos | NSH | $5,600 | 15.21 | 2.72 |
| Brady Tkachuk | OTT | $6,800 | 18.42 | 2.71 |
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Defenseman
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cale Makar | COL | $7,600 | 17.98 | 2.37 |
| Moritz Seider | DET | $6,600 | 16.40 | 2.49 |
| Rasmus Andersson | CGY | $6,300 | 15.69 | 2.49 |
| Evan Bouchard | EDM | $6,900 | 15.51 | 2.25 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Darren Raddysh | TB | $6,200 | 15.49 | 2.50 |
| Moritz Seider | DET | $6,600 | 16.40 | 2.49 |
| Rasmus Andersson | CGY | $6,300 | 15.69 | 2.49 |
| Cale Makar | COL | $7,600 | 17.98 | 2.37 |
Goalie
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scott Wedgewood | COL | $8,100 | 22.32 | 2.76 |
| Filip Gustavsson | MIN | $8,000 | 21.35 | 2.67 |
| Andrei Vasilevskiy | TB | $7,900 | 20.54 | 2.60 |
| John Gibson | DET | $7,000 | 20.18 | 2.88 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Gibson | DET | $7,000 | 20.18 | 2.88 |
| Scott Wedgewood | COL | $8,100 | 22.32 | 2.76 |
| Filip Gustavsson | MIN | $8,000 | 21.35 | 2.67 |
| Dustin Wolf | CGY | $7,000 | 18.63 | 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.