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 | $9,500 | 21.49 | 2.26 |
| Auston Matthews | TOR | $9,800 | 20.99 | 2.14 |
| Sidney Crosby | PIT | $7,500 | 15.31 | 2.04 |
| Evgeni Malkin | PIT | $5,400 | 14.55 | 2.69 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Domi | TOR | $3,200 | 8.75 | 2.73 |
| Evgeni Malkin | PIT | $5,400 | 14.55 | 2.69 |
| Mark Kastelic | BOS | $2,700 | 7.04 | 2.61 |
| Akil Thomas | LAK | $2,500 | 6.33 | 2.53 |
Wing
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mikko Rantanen | COL | $8,900 | 17.49 | 1.97 |
| Clayton Keller | UTA | $7,500 | 15.29 | 2.04 |
| David Pastrnak | BOS | $9,400 | 15.10 | 1.61 |
| Dylan Guenther | UTA | $6,500 | 14.91 | 2.29 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jordan Greenway | BUF | $2,700 | 7.88 | 2.92 |
| Calum Ritchie | COL | $2,900 | 8.03 | 2.77 |
| Drew O’Connor | PIT | $3,700 | 9.81 | 2.65 |
| Trevor Zegras | ANA | $3,400 | 8.84 | 2.60 |
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Defenseman
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cale Makar | COL | $8,500 | 18.68 | 2.20 |
| Erik Karlsson | PIT | $5,400 | 14.08 | 2.61 |
| Morgan Rielly | TOR | $5,600 | 12.49 | 2.23 |
| Charlie McAvoy | BOS | $6,200 | 11.22 | 1.81 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Manson | COL | $3,200 | 9.38 | 2.93 |
| Mattias Samuelsson | BUF | $2,500 | 6.74 | 2.70 |
| Chris Tanev | TOR | $3,300 | 8.77 | 2.66 |
| Erik Karlsson | PIT | $5,400 | 14.08 | 2.61 |
Goalie
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Stolarz | TOR | $8,000 | 16.48 | 2.06 |
| Connor Ingram | UTA | $7,600 | 12.55 | 1.65 |
| Lukas Dostal | ANA | $7,800 | 11.72 | 1.50 |
| David Rittich | LAK | $7,400 | 9.22 | 1.25 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Stolarz | TOR | $8,000 | 16.48 | 2.06 |
| Connor Ingram | UTA | $7,600 | 12.55 | 1.65 |
| Lukas Dostal | ANA | $7,800 | 11.72 | 1.50 |
| David Rittich | LAK | $7,400 | 9.22 | 1.25 |
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.