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 | $10,700 | 30.40 | 2.84 |
| Connor McDavid | EDM | $10,100 | 26.86 | 2.66 |
| Auston Matthews | TOR | $10,200 | 23.87 | 2.34 |
| Jack Eichel | VGK | $9,300 | 22.50 | 2.42 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nathan MacKinnon | COL | $10,700 | 30.40 | 2.84 |
| Connor McDavid | EDM | $10,100 | 26.86 | 2.66 |
| Jack Roslovic | NYR | $4,600 | 11.94 | 2.60 |
| Max Domi | TOR | $4,100 | 10.66 | 2.60 |
Wing
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kirill Kaprizov | MIN | $9,800 | 26.70 | 2.72 |
| Nikita Kucherov | TB | $10,300 | 24.14 | 2.34 |
| William Nylander | TOR | $9,900 | 22.05 | 2.23 |
| Mikko Rantanen | COL | $9,500 | 21.90 | 2.31 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Johnson | CHI | $4,500 | 13.23 | 2.94 |
| Nicholas Robertson | TOR | $3,100 | 8.82 | 2.85 |
| Kirill Kaprizov | MIN | $9,800 | 26.70 | 2.72 |
| Drew O’Connor | PIT | $4,000 | 10.89 | 2.72 |
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Defenseman
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roman Josi | NSH | $8,100 | 20.66 | 2.55 |
| Cale Makar | COL | $8,500 | 18.30 | 2.15 |
| Evan Bouchard | EDM | $7,600 | 17.39 | 2.29 |
| Shea Theodore | VGK | $7,000 | 16.24 | 2.32 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roman Josi | NSH | $8,100 | 20.66 | 2.55 |
| Ben Hutton | VGK | $3,500 | 8.92 | 2.55 |
| Ryan McDonagh | NSH | $4,500 | 11.19 | 2.49 |
| Noah Hanifin | VGK | $5,600 | 13.89 | 2.48 |
Goalie
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pyotr Kochetkov | CAR | $8,200 | 26.15 | 3.19 |
| Juuse Saros | NSH | $8,600 | 23.35 | 2.72 |
| Justus Annunen | COL | $8,700 | 23.33 | 2.68 |
| Igor Shesterkin | NYR | $8,500 | 22.82 | 2.68 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pyotr Kochetkov | CAR | $8,200 | 26.15 | 3.19 |
| Juuse Saros | NSH | $8,600 | 23.35 | 2.72 |
| Justus Annunen | COL | $8,700 | 23.33 | 2.68 |
| Igor Shesterkin | NYR | $8,500 | 22.82 | 2.68 |
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.