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 | $8,600 | 28.19 | 3.28 |
| Macklin Celebrini | SJ | $8,200 | 25.40 | 3.10 |
| Nathan MacKinnon | COL | $8,600 | 24.41 | 2.84 |
| Leon Draisaitl | EDM | $8,000 | 23.92 | 2.99 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connor McDavid | EDM | $8,600 | 28.19 | 3.28 |
| Charlie Coyle | CBJ | $5,200 | 16.46 | 3.17 |
| Macklin Celebrini | SJ | $8,200 | 25.40 | 3.10 |
| Brock Nelson | COL | $6,800 | 20.73 | 3.05 |
Wing
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mark Stone | VGK | $7,900 | 20.70 | 2.62 |
| Kirill Kaprizov | MIN | $7,800 | 20.26 | 2.60 |
| Zach Hyman | EDM | $7,400 | 20.06 | 2.71 |
| Andrei Svechnikov | CAR | $6,100 | 19.25 | 3.16 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrei Svechnikov | CAR | $6,100 | 19.25 | 3.16 |
| Mika Zibanejad | NYR | $6,800 | 19.05 | 2.80 |
| Steven Stamkos | NSH | $5,900 | 16.47 | 2.79 |
| Alex Tuch | BUF | $6,400 | 17.73 | 2.77 |
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Defenseman
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evan Bouchard | EDM | $7,400 | 22.92 | 3.10 |
| Zach Werenski | CBJ | $7,700 | 21.66 | 2.81 |
| Quinn Hughes | MIN | $7,100 | 17.65 | 2.49 |
| Lane Hutson | MON | $6,700 | 17.44 | 2.60 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evan Bouchard | EDM | $7,400 | 22.92 | 3.10 |
| Zach Werenski | CBJ | $7,700 | 21.66 | 2.81 |
| Lane Hutson | MON | $6,700 | 17.44 | 2.60 |
| Mattias Samuelsson | BUF | $5,900 | 14.99 | 2.54 |
Goalie
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ilya Sorokin | NYI | $7,500 | 22.56 | 3.01 |
| Alex Lyon | BUF | $7,600 | 22.25 | 2.93 |
| Karel Vejmelka | UTA | $7,400 | 21.19 | 2.86 |
| MacKenzie Blackwood | COL | $7,700 | 18.84 | 2.45 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ilya Sorokin | NYI | $7,500 | 22.56 | 3.01 |
| Alex Lyon | BUF | $7,600 | 22.25 | 2.93 |
| Karel Vejmelka | UTA | $7,400 | 21.19 | 2.86 |
| John Gibson | DET | $7,000 | 18.39 | 2.63 |
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.