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 | $10,400 | 29.16 | 2.80 |
| Sebastian Aho | CAR | $8,400 | 17.24 | 2.05 |
| Wyatt Johnston | DAL | $7,200 | 16.93 | 2.35 |
| Sidney Crosby | PIT | $8,500 | 14.66 | 1.72 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nathan MacKinnon | COL | $10,400 | 29.16 | 2.80 |
| Logan Stankoven | DAL | $5,300 | 14.59 | 2.75 |
| Wyatt Johnston | DAL | $7,200 | 16.93 | 2.35 |
| Alexandre Texier | CBJ | $3,800 | 8.49 | 2.24 |
Wing
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mikko Rantanen | COL | $9,800 | 24.60 | 2.51 |
| Valeri Nichushkin | COL | $8,500 | 19.61 | 2.31 |
| Jake Guentzel | CAR | $8,800 | 18.58 | 2.11 |
| Alex Ovechkin | WSH | $7,900 | 18.56 | 2.35 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mikko Rantanen | COL | $9,800 | 24.60 | 2.51 |
| Connor McMichael | WSH | $4,400 | 11.01 | 2.50 |
| Drew O’Connor | PIT | $4,000 | 9.95 | 2.49 |
| Alexander Nylander | CBJ | $5,400 | 13.46 | 2.49 |
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Defenseman
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cale Makar | COL | $8,300 | 18.19 | 2.19 |
| Zach Werenski | CBJ | $7,500 | 17.03 | 2.27 |
| Miro Heiskanen | DAL | $6,500 | 12.91 | 1.99 |
| Thomas Harley | DAL | $6,600 | 12.88 | 1.95 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Tanev | DAL | $3,800 | 9.13 | 2.40 |
| Dmitry Orlov | CAR | $3,800 | 8.67 | 2.28 |
| Zach Werenski | CBJ | $7,500 | 17.03 | 2.27 |
| Cale Makar | COL | $8,300 | 18.19 | 2.19 |
Goalie
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alexandar Georgiev | COL | $8,600 | 24.10 | 2.80 |
| Pyotr Kochetkov | CAR | $8,300 | 23.03 | 2.77 |
| Jake Oettinger | DAL | $8,100 | 14.74 | 1.82 |
| Karel Vejmelka | ARI | $7,500 | 12.78 | 1.70 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alexandar Georgiev | COL | $8,600 | 24.10 | 2.80 |
| Pyotr Kochetkov | CAR | $8,300 | 23.03 | 2.77 |
| Jake Oettinger | DAL | $8,100 | 14.74 | 1.82 |
| Karel Vejmelka | ARI | $7,500 | 12.78 | 1.70 |
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.