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 | $8,600 | 25.84 | 3.00 |
| Macklin Celebrini | SJ | $8,100 | 24.38 | 3.01 |
| Brock Nelson | COL | $6,700 | 21.32 | 3.18 |
| Auston Matthews | TOR | $7,800 | 20.65 | 2.65 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brock Nelson | COL | $6,700 | 21.32 | 3.18 |
| Justin Sourdif | WSH | $4,500 | 14.23 | 3.16 |
| Macklin Celebrini | SJ | $8,100 | 24.38 | 3.01 |
| Nathan MacKinnon | COL | $8,600 | 25.84 | 3.00 |
Wing
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kirill Kaprizov | MIN | $7,800 | 21.03 | 2.70 |
| Cole Caufield | MON | $6,900 | 20.37 | 2.95 |
| Brady Tkachuk | OTT | $6,800 | 18.81 | 2.77 |
| Matt Boldy | MIN | $7,600 | 17.87 | 2.35 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kailer Yamamoto | UTA | $3,300 | 11.17 | 3.39 |
| Cole Caufield | MON | $6,900 | 20.37 | 2.95 |
| Juraj Slafkovsky | MON | $6,000 | 17.25 | 2.88 |
| Steven Stamkos | NSH | $5,900 | 16.60 | 2.81 |
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Defenseman
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quinn Hughes | MIN | $7,100 | 19.02 | 2.68 |
| Rasmus Dahlin | BUF | $6,800 | 18.18 | 2.67 |
| Jakob Chychrun | WSH | $7,000 | 17.92 | 2.56 |
| Roman Josi | NSH | $6,900 | 17.45 | 2.53 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Manson | COL | $4,600 | 12.69 | 2.76 |
| Quinn Hughes | MIN | $7,100 | 19.02 | 2.68 |
| Noah Dobson | MON | $6,000 | 16.05 | 2.68 |
| Rasmus Dahlin | BUF | $6,800 | 18.18 | 2.67 |
Goalie
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karel Vejmelka | UTA | $7,400 | 21.30 | 2.88 |
| John Gibson | DET | $7,300 | 20.19 | 2.77 |
| Alex Lyon | BUF | $7,600 | 19.65 | 2.59 |
| MacKenzie Blackwood | COL | $8,000 | 17.62 | 2.20 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karel Vejmelka | UTA | $7,400 | 21.30 | 2.88 |
| John Gibson | DET | $7,300 | 20.19 | 2.77 |
| Alex Lyon | BUF | $7,600 | 19.65 | 2.59 |
| Joel Hofer | STL | $7,200 | 16.35 | 2.27 |
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.