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 | $10,200 | 33.14 | 3.25 |
| Connor McDavid | EDM | $9,900 | 23.90 | 2.41 |
| Elias Pettersson | VAN | $9,700 | 20.91 | 2.16 |
| Leon Draisaitl | EDM | $9,400 | 20.89 | 2.22 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nathan MacKinnon | COL | $10,200 | 33.14 | 3.25 |
| Jack Drury | CAR | $3,900 | 10.71 | 2.74 |
| Trent Frederic | BOS | $5,000 | 13.44 | 2.69 |
| Pius Suter | VAN | $4,500 | 11.91 | 2.65 |
Wing
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Pastrnak | BOS | $10,000 | 27.64 | 2.76 |
| Sam Reinhart | FLA | $9,500 | 24.05 | 2.53 |
| Mikko Rantanen | COL | $9,600 | 23.59 | 2.46 |
| Matthew Tkachuk | FLA | $9,000 | 23.30 | 2.59 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Martin Necas | CAR | $5,500 | 15.63 | 2.84 |
| Jonathan Drouin | COL | $4,500 | 12.67 | 2.82 |
| Ivan Barbashev | VGK | $4,200 | 11.77 | 2.80 |
| Dakota Joshua | VAN | $3,800 | 10.59 | 2.79 |
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Defenseman
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cale Makar | COL | $8,300 | 24.00 | 2.89 |
| Rasmus Dahlin | BUF | $7,800 | 15.93 | 2.04 |
| Quinn Hughes | VAN | $8,100 | 15.82 | 1.95 |
| Miro Heiskanen | DAL | $6,500 | 15.69 | 2.41 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Manson | COL | $4,100 | 12.29 | 3.00 |
| Cale Makar | COL | $8,300 | 24.00 | 2.89 |
| Hampus Lindholm | BOS | $3,800 | 10.28 | 2.71 |
| Samuel Girard | COL | $4,400 | 11.76 | 2.67 |
Goalie
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stuart Skinner | EDM | $7,800 | 26.77 | 3.43 |
| Jeremy Swayman | BOS | $8,800 | 22.18 | 2.52 |
| Connor Hellebuyck | WPG | $7,500 | 21.97 | 2.93 |
| Thatcher Demko | VAN | $7,700 | 20.96 | 2.72 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stuart Skinner | EDM | $7,800 | 26.77 | 3.43 |
| Connor Hellebuyck | WPG | $7,500 | 21.97 | 2.93 |
| Jacob Markstrom | CGY | $6,700 | 19.24 | 2.87 |
| Thatcher Demko | VAN | $7,700 | 20.96 | 2.72 |
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.