Daily Player Picks
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Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nathan MacKinnon | COL | $8,400 | 27.71 | 3.30 |
| Brock Nelson | COL | $6,900 | 21.77 | 3.16 |
| J.T. Miller | NYR | $6,200 | 16.12 | 2.60 |
| Vincent Trocheck | NYR | $6,400 | 15.30 | 2.39 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nathan MacKinnon | COL | $8,400 | 27.71 | 3.30 |
| Brock Nelson | COL | $6,900 | 21.77 | 3.16 |
| Charlie Coyle | CBJ | $5,200 | 13.62 | 2.62 |
| J.T. Miller | NYR | $6,200 | 16.12 | 2.60 |
Wing
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Artemi Panarin | NYR | $7,100 | 19.73 | 2.78 |
| Mika Zibanejad | NYR | $6,800 | 18.75 | 2.76 |
| Brady Tkachuk | OTT | $6,900 | 17.68 | 2.56 |
| Martin Necas | COL | $7,300 | 16.66 | 2.28 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Artemi Panarin | NYR | $7,100 | 19.73 | 2.78 |
| Mika Zibanejad | NYR | $6,800 | 18.75 | 2.76 |
| Anthony Duclair | NYI | $4,700 | 12.38 | 2.63 |
| Owen Tippett | PHI | $5,800 | 15.17 | 2.62 |
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Defenseman
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zach Werenski | CBJ | $7,700 | 22.59 | 2.93 |
| Cale Makar | COL | $7,200 | 17.66 | 2.45 |
| Jake Sanderson | OTT | $6,200 | 14.85 | 2.39 |
| Thomas Chabot | OTT | $5,700 | 13.15 | 2.31 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zach Werenski | CBJ | $7,700 | 22.59 | 2.93 |
| Josh Manson | COL | $4,400 | 11.74 | 2.67 |
| Cale Makar | COL | $7,200 | 17.66 | 2.45 |
| Jake Sanderson | OTT | $6,200 | 14.85 | 2.39 |
Goalie
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MacKenzie Blackwood | COL | $8,100 | 20.11 | 2.48 |
| David Rittich | NYI | $7,700 | 14.41 | 1.87 |
| Dan Vladar | PHI | $7,500 | 13.78 | 1.84 |
| Elvis Merzlikins | CBJ | $7,400 | 10.27 | 1.39 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MacKenzie Blackwood | COL | $8,100 | 20.11 | 2.48 |
| David Rittich | NYI | $7,700 | 14.41 | 1.87 |
| Dan Vladar | PHI | $7,500 | 13.78 | 1.84 |
| Elvis Merzlikins | CBJ | $7,400 | 10.27 | 1.39 |
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.