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 | $9,800 | 24.50 | 2.50 |
| Nathan MacKinnon | COL | $9,900 | 23.62 | 2.39 |
| Macklin Celebrini | SJS | $8,700 | 19.20 | 2.21 |
| Leon Draisaitl | EDM | $8,800 | 18.17 | 2.06 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brock Nelson | COL | $4,700 | 13.75 | 2.93 |
| Mikael Backlund | CGY | $3,800 | 11.03 | 2.90 |
| Mikael Granlund | ANA | $4,400 | 12.24 | 2.78 |
| Sam Bennett | FLA | $5,400 | 14.26 | 2.64 |
Wing
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Boldy | MIN | $7,600 | 18.06 | 2.38 |
| Brady Tkachuk | OTT | $8,500 | 16.77 | 1.97 |
| Kirill Kaprizov | MIN | $8,100 | 16.59 | 2.05 |
| Kyle Connor | WPG | $7,800 | 14.99 | 1.92 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alexander Kerfoot | UTA | $2,500 | 8.57 | 3.43 |
| Igor Chernyshov | SJS | $3,700 | 11.58 | 3.13 |
| Linus Karlsson | VAN | $2,600 | 7.50 | 2.88 |
| Viktor Arvidsson | BOS | $3,500 | 9.39 | 2.68 |
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Defenseman
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cale Makar | COL | $7,900 | 16.13 | 2.04 |
| Jakob Chychrun | WSH | $6,400 | 14.82 | 2.32 |
| Evan Bouchard | EDM | $7,000 | 14.55 | 2.08 |
| Rasmus Andersson | CGY | $5,800 | 14.06 | 2.42 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Manson | COL | $2,600 | 7.96 | 3.06 |
| Sam Malinski | COL | $2,800 | 8.50 | 3.04 |
| Pavel Mintyukov | ANA | $3,000 | 9.02 | 3.01 |
| Ian Moore | ANA | $2,800 | 8.21 | 2.93 |
Goalie
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MacKenzie Blackwood | COL | $8,500 | 17.79 | 2.09 |
| Logan Thompson | WSH | $7,500 | 16.51 | 2.20 |
| Filip Gustavsson | MIN | $7,400 | 16.43 | 2.22 |
| Brandon Bussi | CAR | $8,400 | 15.97 | 1.90 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Filip Gustavsson | MIN | $7,400 | 16.43 | 2.22 |
| Logan Thompson | WSH | $7,500 | 16.51 | 2.20 |
| MacKenzie Blackwood | COL | $8,500 | 17.79 | 2.09 |
| Brandon Bussi | CAR | $8,400 | 15.97 | 1.90 |
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.