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 | $8,300 | 32.68 | 3.94 |
| Nathan MacKinnon | COL | $8,600 | 30.55 | 3.55 |
| Brock Nelson | COL | $6,400 | 21.31 | 3.33 |
| Auston Matthews | TOR | $7,700 | 20.74 | 2.69 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connor McDavid | EDM | $8,300 | 32.68 | 3.94 |
| Nathan MacKinnon | COL | $8,600 | 30.55 | 3.55 |
| Brock Nelson | COL | $6,400 | 21.31 | 3.33 |
| Sam Bennett | FLA | $6,100 | 16.75 | 2.75 |
Wing
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikita Kucherov | TB | $8,000 | 27.47 | 3.43 |
| Leon Draisaitl | EDM | $7,700 | 23.02 | 2.99 |
| Artemi Panarin | NYR | $6,800 | 19.83 | 2.92 |
| Kirill Kaprizov | MIN | $7,500 | 19.15 | 2.55 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taylor Ward | LA | $3,000 | 10.40 | 3.47 |
| Nikita Kucherov | TB | $8,000 | 27.47 | 3.43 |
| Alexandre Texier | MON | $3,800 | 12.26 | 3.23 |
| Kasperi Kapanen | EDM | $3,200 | 9.92 | 3.10 |
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Defenseman
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Darren Raddysh | TB | $6,800 | 20.04 | 2.95 |
| Evan Bouchard | EDM | $7,000 | 18.39 | 2.63 |
| Cale Makar | COL | $7,500 | 17.71 | 2.36 |
| Lane Hutson | MON | $6,800 | 17.22 | 2.53 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Manson | COL | $4,300 | 13.42 | 3.12 |
| Darren Raddysh | TB | $6,800 | 20.04 | 2.95 |
| Evan Bouchard | EDM | $7,000 | 18.39 | 2.63 |
| Lane Hutson | MON | $6,800 | 17.22 | 2.53 |
Goalie
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jesper Wallstedt | MIN | $8,000 | 27.57 | 3.45 |
| Trent Miner | COL | $8,100 | 24.25 | 2.99 |
| Philipp Grubauer | SEA | $7,500 | 19.19 | 2.56 |
| John Gibson | DET | $7,600 | 17.07 | 2.25 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jesper Wallstedt | MIN | $8,000 | 27.57 | 3.45 |
| Trent Miner | COL | $8,100 | 24.25 | 2.99 |
| Philipp Grubauer | SEA | $7,500 | 19.19 | 2.56 |
| Darcy Kuemper | LA | $7,100 | 15.97 | 2.25 |
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.