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 | $9,900 | 24.28 | 2.45 |
| Connor McDavid | EDM | $9,800 | 21.27 | 2.17 |
| Auston Matthews | TOR | $10,000 | 20.58 | 2.06 |
| Vincent Trocheck | NYR | $6,400 | 15.82 | 2.47 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Duchene | DAL | $5,700 | 14.18 | 2.49 |
| Mikael Backlund | CGY | $4,900 | 12.08 | 2.47 |
| Jason Zucker | ARI | $2,900 | 7.15 | 2.47 |
| Vincent Trocheck | NYR | $6,400 | 15.82 | 2.47 |
Wing
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zach Hyman | EDM | $8,200 | 22.04 | 2.69 |
| Artemi Panarin | NYR | $8,700 | 20.77 | 2.39 |
| William Nylander | TOR | $8,800 | 18.55 | 2.11 |
| Mikko Rantanen | COL | $8,500 | 18.32 | 2.16 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blake Coleman | CGY | $5,400 | 16.12 | 2.98 |
| Yegor Sharangovich | CGY | $5,200 | 14.65 | 2.82 |
| Zach Hyman | EDM | $8,200 | 22.04 | 2.69 |
| Mason Marchment | DAL | $4,200 | 11.24 | 2.68 |
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Defenseman
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cale Makar | COL | $8,400 | 19.36 | 2.30 |
| Evan Bouchard | EDM | $7,000 | 15.79 | 2.26 |
| MacKenzie Weegar | CGY | $6,500 | 15.00 | 2.31 |
| Rasmus Andersson | CGY | $6,600 | 14.98 | 2.27 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Tanev | CGY | $3,900 | 10.58 | 2.71 |
| Noah Hanifin | CGY | $4,300 | 11.05 | 2.57 |
| Devon Toews | COL | $4,400 | 11.29 | 2.57 |
| Nate Schmidt | WPG | $2,600 | 6.63 | 2.55 |
Goalie
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connor Hellebuyck | WPG | $8,200 | 19.98 | 2.44 |
| Stuart Skinner | EDM | $8,000 | 17.51 | 2.19 |
| Petr Mrazek | CHI | $7,800 | 16.10 | 2.06 |
| Igor Shesterkin | NYR | $8,400 | 13.01 | 1.55 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connor Hellebuyck | WPG | $8,200 | 19.98 | 2.44 |
| Stuart Skinner | EDM | $8,000 | 17.51 | 2.19 |
| Petr Mrazek | CHI | $7,800 | 16.10 | 2.06 |
| Connor Ingram | ARI | $7,100 | 12.11 | 1.71 |
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.