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 | $10,600 | 33.41 | 3.15 |
| Auston Matthews | TOR | $10,400 | 25.65 | 2.47 |
| Connor McDavid | EDM | $10,500 | 25.24 | 2.40 |
| Leon Draisaitl | EDM | $9,700 | 21.90 | 2.26 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nathan MacKinnon | COL | $10,600 | 33.41 | 3.15 |
| Logan Stankoven | DAL | $5,500 | 14.51 | 2.64 |
| Auston Matthews | TOR | $10,400 | 25.65 | 2.47 |
| Connor McDavid | EDM | $10,500 | 25.24 | 2.40 |
Wing
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Filip Forsberg | NSH | $9,500 | 24.78 | 2.61 |
| Mikko Rantanen | COL | $9,900 | 23.86 | 2.41 |
| Artemi Panarin | NYR | $9,800 | 23.20 | 2.37 |
| William Nylander | TOR | $10,000 | 22.66 | 2.27 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Bertuzzi | TOR | $4,600 | 13.16 | 2.86 |
| Connor McMichael | WSH | $4,400 | 12.59 | 2.86 |
| Jamie Benn | DAL | $5,600 | 15.07 | 2.69 |
| Ryan Donato | CHI | $3,700 | 9.92 | 2.68 |
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Defenseman
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roman Josi | NSH | $8,100 | 22.13 | 2.73 |
| Evan Bouchard | EDM | $8,000 | 19.13 | 2.39 |
| Cale Makar | COL | $8,800 | 18.93 | 2.15 |
| Adam Fox | NYR | $7,200 | 15.72 | 2.18 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roman Josi | NSH | $8,100 | 22.13 | 2.73 |
| Brandon Montour | FLA | $5,700 | 15.39 | 2.70 |
| Mattias Ekholm | EDM | $5,200 | 12.79 | 2.46 |
| Timothy Liljegren | TOR | $4,900 | 11.85 | 2.42 |
Goalie
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Igor Shesterkin | NYR | $8,900 | 28.33 | 3.18 |
| Juuse Saros | NSH | $8,000 | 25.67 | 3.21 |
| Justus Annunen | COL | $8,800 | 22.74 | 2.58 |
| Pyotr Kochetkov | CAR | $8,200 | 22.25 | 2.71 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Juuse Saros | NSH | $8,000 | 25.67 | 3.21 |
| Igor Shesterkin | NYR | $8,900 | 28.33 | 3.18 |
| Pyotr Kochetkov | CAR | $8,200 | 22.25 | 2.71 |
| Charlie Lindgren | WSH | $7,600 | 20.04 | 2.64 |
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.