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 | $10,300 | 24.53 | 2.38 |
| Wyatt Johnston | DAL | $5,900 | 14.36 | 2.43 |
| Sebastian Aho | CAR | $7,300 | 13.66 | 1.87 |
| Sidney Crosby | PIT | $8,000 | 12.33 | 1.54 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wyatt Johnston | DAL | $5,900 | 14.36 | 2.43 |
| Nathan MacKinnon | COL | $10,300 | 24.53 | 2.38 |
| Lars Eller | PIT | $3,300 | 7.48 | 2.27 |
| Nick Bjugstad | ARI | $4,600 | 10.19 | 2.22 |
Wing
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mikko Rantanen | COL | $8,000 | 20.14 | 2.52 |
| Valeri Nichushkin | COL | $7,200 | 15.85 | 2.20 |
| Jake Guentzel | CAR | $7,500 | 15.63 | 2.08 |
| Alex Ovechkin | WAS | $6,800 | 15.23 | 2.24 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mikko Rantanen | COL | $8,000 | 20.14 | 2.52 |
| Jordan Martinook | CAR | $2,700 | 6.78 | 2.51 |
| Jamie Benn | DAL | $4,700 | 11.32 | 2.41 |
| Alexandre Texier | CLS | $2,800 | 6.76 | 2.41 |
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Defenseman
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cale Makar | COL | $8,100 | 15.92 | 1.97 |
| Zach Werenski | CLS | $6,800 | 15.33 | 2.25 |
| Thomas Harley | DAL | $5,500 | 10.74 | 1.95 |
| Miro Heiskanen | DAL | $6,000 | 10.35 | 1.73 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nils Lundkvist | DAL | $2,600 | 6.25 | 2.41 |
| Sean Walker | COL | $3,700 | 8.86 | 2.39 |
| Dmitry Orlov | CAR | $3,100 | 7.24 | 2.33 |
| Jalen Chatfield | CAR | $2,600 | 5.95 | 2.29 |
Goalie
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alexandar Georgiev | COL | $8,500 | 17.18 | 2.02 |
| Pyotr Kochetkov | CAR | $7,900 | 17.15 | 2.17 |
| Karel Vejmelka | ARI | $7,600 | 10.41 | 1.37 |
| Joey Daccord | SEA | $7,700 | 10.12 | 1.31 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pyotr Kochetkov | CAR | $7,900 | 17.15 | 2.17 |
| Alexandar Georgiev | COL | $8,500 | 17.18 | 2.02 |
| Karel Vejmelka | ARI | $7,600 | 10.41 | 1.37 |
| Joey Daccord | SEA | $7,700 | 10.12 | 1.31 |
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.