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 | $9,800 | 17.46 | 1.78 |
| Tage Thompson | BUF | $7,800 | 15.74 | 2.02 |
| Jack Eichel | VGK | $7,900 | 14.10 | 1.79 |
| Nick Suzuki | MTL | $6,500 | 13.80 | 2.12 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pavel Zacha | BOS | $4,200 | 12.75 | 3.03 |
| Quinton Byfield | LAK | $4,800 | 11.75 | 2.45 |
| Josh Norris | BUF | $3,900 | 8.90 | 2.28 |
| Logan Cooley | UTA | $4,500 | 10.03 | 2.23 |
Wing
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikita Kucherov | TBL | $8,900 | 18.23 | 2.05 |
| Cole Caufield | MTL | $7,800 | 16.50 | 2.12 |
| Juraj Slafkovsky | MTL | $6,100 | 15.38 | 2.52 |
| David Pastrnak | BOS | $8,300 | 15.29 | 1.84 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reilly Smith | VGK | $2,900 | 9.18 | 3.16 |
| Zach Benson | BUF | $3,500 | 10.06 | 2.87 |
| Jack Quinn | BUF | $4,400 | 11.75 | 2.67 |
| Viktor Arvidsson | BOS | $4,300 | 11.19 | 2.60 |
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Defenseman
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Darren Raddysh | TBL | $6,000 | 15.01 | 2.50 |
| Cale Makar | COL | $7,400 | 14.45 | 1.95 |
| Rasmus Dahlin | BUF | $6,400 | 11.99 | 1.87 |
| Charlie McAvoy | BOS | $5,700 | 11.69 | 2.05 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conor Timmins | BUF | $2,500 | 7.45 | 2.98 |
| Brayden McNabb | VGK | $3,000 | 8.43 | 2.81 |
| Owen Power | BUF | $2,900 | 7.91 | 2.73 |
| Ryan McDonagh | TBL | $2,800 | 7.63 | 2.73 |
Goalie
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scott Wedgewood | COL | $8,400 | 16.07 | 1.91 |
| Jakub Dobes | MTL | $7,100 | 15.44 | 2.17 |
| Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen | BUF | $7,900 | 12.66 | 1.60 |
| Carter Hart | VGK | $7,800 | 11.61 | 1.49 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jakub Dobes | MTL | $7,100 | 15.44 | 2.17 |
| Scott Wedgewood | COL | $8,400 | 16.07 | 1.91 |
| Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen | BUF | $7,900 | 12.66 | 1.60 |
| Anton Forsberg | LAK | $6,900 | 11.06 | 1.60 |
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.