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 | $10,200 | 26.46 | 2.59 |
| Jack Eichel | VGK | $8,300 | 16.57 | 2.00 |
| Brock Nelson | COL | $5,000 | 15.06 | 3.01 |
| Wyatt Johnston | DAL | $7,100 | 14.67 | 2.07 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cole Sillinger | CBJ | $2,900 | 9.36 | 3.23 |
| Brock Nelson | COL | $5,000 | 15.06 | 3.01 |
| Nathan MacKinnon | COL | $10,200 | 26.46 | 2.59 |
| Charlie Coyle | CBJ | $3,100 | 7.64 | 2.46 |
Wing
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sam Reinhart | FLA | $7,700 | 16.40 | 2.13 |
| Mikko Rantanen | DAL | $8,000 | 15.99 | 2.00 |
| Jack Hughes | NJD | $8,500 | 15.97 | 1.88 |
| Jason Robertson | DAL | $8,800 | 15.56 | 1.77 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Brazeau | PIT | $3,600 | 9.83 | 2.73 |
| Mathieu Olivier | CBJ | $2,600 | 7.05 | 2.71 |
| Juraj Slafkovsky | MTL | $4,800 | 12.94 | 2.70 |
| Valeri Nichushkin | COL | $5,100 | 12.45 | 2.44 |
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Defenseman
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zach Werenski | CBJ | $8,900 | 21.56 | 2.42 |
| Cale Makar | COL | $8,200 | 15.18 | 1.85 |
| Noah Dobson | MTL | $5,600 | 13.67 | 2.44 |
| Lane Hutson | MTL | $5,500 | 13.06 | 2.37 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brett Pesce | NJD | $3,300 | 10.67 | 3.23 |
| Josh Manson | COL | $2,900 | 7.88 | 2.72 |
| Jack St. Ivany | PIT | $2,600 | 6.89 | 2.65 |
| Sam Malinski | COL | $3,000 | 7.95 | 2.65 |
Goalie
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scott Wedgewood | COL | $8,100 | 14.59 | 1.80 |
| Jake Oettinger | DAL | $8,300 | 13.33 | 1.61 |
| Brandon Bussi | CAR | $8,000 | 12.23 | 1.53 |
| Jet Greaves | CBJ | $7,800 | 11.96 | 1.53 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scott Wedgewood | COL | $8,100 | 14.59 | 1.80 |
| Jake Oettinger | DAL | $8,300 | 13.33 | 1.61 |
| Brandon Bussi | CAR | $8,000 | 12.23 | 1.53 |
| Jet Greaves | CBJ | $7,800 | 11.96 | 1.53 |
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.