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 | $9,700 | 19.40 | 2.00 |
| Nathan MacKinnon | COL | $9,800 | 17.34 | 1.77 |
| Macklin Celebrini | SJS | $9,500 | 15.99 | 1.68 |
| Mark Scheifele | WPG | $6,700 | 15.84 | 2.36 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Teddy Blueger | VAN | $2,600 | 6.64 | 2.55 |
| Ryan Poehling | ANA | $3,400 | 8.68 | 2.55 |
| Morgan Frost | CGY | $3,500 | 8.92 | 2.55 |
| Nick Schmaltz | UTA | $5,900 | 14.67 | 2.49 |
Wing
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dylan Holloway | STL | $7,100 | 16.35 | 2.30 |
| Jimmy Snuggerud | STL | $6,100 | 15.16 | 2.49 |
| Cutter Gauthier | ANA | $6,400 | 14.91 | 2.33 |
| Kyle Connor | WPG | $7,900 | 14.81 | 1.88 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake DeBrusk | VAN | $4,500 | 11.55 | 2.57 |
| Vasily Podkolzin | EDM | $3,700 | 9.28 | 2.51 |
| Kaapo Kakko | SEA | $2,900 | 7.27 | 2.51 |
| Lawson Crouse | UTA | $3,900 | 9.76 | 2.50 |
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Defenseman
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cale Makar | COL | $7,500 | 13.96 | 1.86 |
| Evan Bouchard | EDM | $7,700 | 13.36 | 1.74 |
| John Carlson | ANA | $6,200 | 12.75 | 2.06 |
| Mikhail Sergachev | UTA | $5,900 | 12.65 | 2.14 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olli Maatta | CGY | $3,100 | 9.12 | 2.94 |
| Adam Larsson | SEA | $3,000 | 8.66 | 2.89 |
| Pavel Mintyukov | ANA | $2,700 | 7.23 | 2.68 |
| Mario Ferraro | SJS | $2,800 | 7.13 | 2.55 |
Goalie
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joel Hofer | STL | $7,200 | 14.50 | 2.01 |
| Scott Wedgewood | COL | $8,400 | 13.82 | 1.64 |
| Connor Ingram | EDM | $8,500 | 12.31 | 1.45 |
| Dustin Wolf | CGY | $7,500 | 12.21 | 1.63 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joel Hofer | STL | $7,200 | 14.50 | 2.01 |
| Scott Wedgewood | COL | $8,400 | 13.82 | 1.64 |
| Dustin Wolf | CGY | $7,500 | 12.21 | 1.63 |
| Anton Forsberg | LAK | $7,900 | 12.17 | 1.54 |
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.