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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leon Draisaitl | EDM | $8,500 | 20.87 | 2.46 |
| Connor McDavid | EDM | $9,500 | 20.76 | 2.18 |
| Macklin Celebrini | SJS | $9,300 | 20.52 | 2.21 |
| Nathan MacKinnon | COL | $10,000 | 19.91 | 1.99 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oliver Kapanen | MTL | $3,200 | 9.35 | 2.92 |
| Alexander Wennberg | SJS | $3,300 | 9.12 | 2.76 |
| Teddy Blueger | VAN | $2,900 | 7.87 | 2.71 |
| Michael Misa | SJS | $3,000 | 7.95 | 2.65 |
Wing
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Boldy | MIN | $7,900 | 20.66 | 2.61 |
| Kirill Kaprizov | MIN | $8,400 | 17.07 | 2.03 |
| Cole Caufield | MTL | $7,500 | 16.78 | 2.24 |
| Alex DeBrincat | DET | $7,300 | 15.49 | 2.12 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Collin Graf | SJS | $2,800 | 8.62 | 3.08 |
| Parker Kelly | COL | $2,600 | 7.93 | 3.05 |
| Adam Gaudette | SJS | $2,500 | 7.35 | 2.94 |
| Vladimir Tarasenko | MIN | $3,500 | 9.75 | 2.79 |
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Defenseman
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evan Bouchard | EDM | $6,800 | 19.60 | 2.88 |
| Quinn Hughes | MIN | $7,800 | 15.16 | 1.94 |
| Cale Makar | COL | $7,500 | 13.94 | 1.86 |
| Noah Dobson | MTL | $5,100 | 13.84 | 2.71 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alexandre Carrier | MTL | $2,700 | 8.49 | 3.14 |
| Jonas Brodin | MIN | $2,900 | 8.60 | 2.96 |
| Evan Bouchard | EDM | $6,800 | 19.60 | 2.88 |
| Mattias Ekholm | EDM | $3,700 | 10.42 | 2.82 |
Goalie
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MacKenzie Blackwood | COL | $8,100 | 14.10 | 1.74 |
| Filip Gustavsson | MIN | $7,800 | 13.84 | 1.77 |
| Lukas Dostal | ANA | $7,900 | 11.98 | 1.52 |
| Alex Nedeljkovic | SJS | $8,300 | 11.51 | 1.39 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Filip Gustavsson | MIN | $7,800 | 13.84 | 1.77 |
| MacKenzie Blackwood | COL | $8,100 | 14.10 | 1.74 |
| Lukas Dostal | ANA | $7,900 | 11.98 | 1.52 |
| Sam Montembeault | MTL | $7,500 | 10.68 | 1.42 |
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.