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 | $10,400 | 23.65 | 2.27 |
| Macklin Celebrini | SJS | $9,900 | 21.43 | 2.16 |
| Nathan MacKinnon | COL | $10,200 | 20.76 | 2.04 |
| Leon Draisaitl | EDM | $9,600 | 19.16 | 2.00 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlie Coyle | CBJ | $4,300 | 13.73 | 3.19 |
| Peyton Krebs | BUF | $2,500 | 7.36 | 2.94 |
| Cody Glass | NJD | $3,000 | 8.64 | 2.88 |
| Barrett Hayton | UTA | $3,200 | 9.10 | 2.84 |
Wing
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kirill Kaprizov | MIN | $9,200 | 16.94 | 1.84 |
| Zach Hyman | EDM | $7,500 | 16.55 | 2.21 |
| Alex DeBrincat | DET | $7,000 | 16.15 | 2.31 |
| Cole Caufield | MTL | $6,700 | 16.14 | 2.41 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Mantha | PIT | $3,100 | 10.63 | 3.43 |
| Connor Dewar | PIT | $2,500 | 8.13 | 3.25 |
| Ridly Greig | OTT | $3,200 | 9.92 | 3.10 |
| Jack Quinn | BUF | $3,400 | 10.45 | 3.07 |
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Defenseman
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evan Bouchard | EDM | $7,700 | 18.98 | 2.47 |
| Zach Werenski | CBJ | $8,800 | 17.69 | 2.01 |
| Rasmus Dahlin | BUF | $6,800 | 14.84 | 2.18 |
| Quinn Hughes | MIN | $8,000 | 14.11 | 1.76 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mattias Samuelsson | BUF | $3,800 | 12.07 | 3.18 |
| Alexandre Carrier | MTL | $2,900 | 8.60 | 2.97 |
| Parker Wotherspoon | PIT | $2,600 | 7.73 | 2.97 |
| Simon Nemec | NJD | $3,000 | 8.30 | 2.77 |
Goalie
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ilya Sorokin | NYI | $7,900 | 17.05 | 2.16 |
| Alex Lyon | BUF | $8,100 | 16.43 | 2.03 |
| Karel Vejmelka | UTA | $7,800 | 14.76 | 1.89 |
| MacKenzie Blackwood | COL | $8,200 | 13.60 | 1.66 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ilya Sorokin | NYI | $7,900 | 17.05 | 2.16 |
| Alex Lyon | BUF | $8,100 | 16.43 | 2.03 |
| Karel Vejmelka | UTA | $7,800 | 14.76 | 1.89 |
| Jake Allen | NJD | $7,000 | 13.03 | 1.86 |
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.