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 | 26.90 | 2.59 |
| Tage Thompson | BUF | $10,600 | 16.47 | 1.55 |
| Sebastian Aho | CAR | $7,800 | 15.86 | 2.03 |
| Dylan Larkin | DET | $9,000 | 13.76 | 1.53 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Bjugstad | ARI | $4,400 | 11.44 | 2.60 |
| Nathan MacKinnon | COL | $10,400 | 26.90 | 2.59 |
| Logan Cooley | ARI | $3,600 | 9.28 | 2.58 |
| Dylan Strome | WAS | $5,100 | 12.24 | 2.40 |
Wing
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Filip Forsberg | NSH | $8,600 | 22.99 | 2.67 |
| Artemi Panarin | NYR | $8,500 | 19.77 | 2.33 |
| Kirill Kaprizov | MIN | $9,600 | 19.21 | 2.00 |
| Jake Guentzel | CAR | $8,100 | 17.19 | 2.12 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Saad | STL | $3,300 | 9.29 | 2.82 |
| Joel Armia | MON | $2,800 | 7.70 | 2.75 |
| Jamie Benn | DAL | $4,800 | 13.12 | 2.73 |
| Josh Doan | ARI | $3,800 | 10.32 | 2.72 |
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Defenseman
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roman Josi | NSH | $8,300 | 16.58 | 2.00 |
| Cale Makar | COL | $8,700 | 16.09 | 1.85 |
| Zach Werenski | CLS | $6,900 | 14.07 | 2.04 |
| Adam Fox | NYR | $7,300 | 12.92 | 1.77 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luke Hughes | NJ | $4,000 | 8.51 | 2.13 |
| Dmitry Orlov | CAR | $3,000 | 6.37 | 2.12 |
| Sean Walker | COL | $3,700 | 7.57 | 2.05 |
| Zach Werenski | CLS | $6,900 | 14.07 | 2.04 |
Goalie
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frederik Andersen | CAR | $8,300 | 19.82 | 2.39 |
| Igor Shesterkin | NYR | $8,500 | 17.92 | 2.11 |
| Jordan Binnington | STL | $8,300 | 16.61 | 2.00 |
| Juuse Saros | NSH | $8,000 | 15.80 | 1.98 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frederik Andersen | CAR | $8,300 | 19.82 | 2.39 |
| Igor Shesterkin | NYR | $8,500 | 17.92 | 2.11 |
| Jordan Binnington | STL | $8,300 | 16.61 | 2.00 |
| Juuse Saros | NSH | $8,000 | 15.80 | 1.98 |
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.