Daily Player Picks
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Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nathan MacKinnon | COL | $9,300 | 24.22 | 2.60 |
| Auston Matthews | TOR | $8,700 | 23.65 | 2.72 |
| Jack Eichel | VGK | $8,900 | 21.91 | 2.46 |
| Connor McDavid | EDM | $9,000 | 21.65 | 2.41 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barrett Hayton | UTA | $5,000 | 14.48 | 2.90 |
| Nico Hischier | NJ | $6,900 | 19.73 | 2.86 |
| Nazem Kadri | CGY | $7,400 | 20.86 | 2.82 |
| Auston Matthews | TOR | $8,700 | 23.65 | 2.72 |
Wing
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kirill Kaprizov | MIN | $8,800 | 22.92 | 2.60 |
| Mikko Rantanen | COL | $9,200 | 22.37 | 2.43 |
| Nikita Kucherov | TB | $9,500 | 21.96 | 2.31 |
| Artemi Panarin | NYR | $8,900 | 21.47 | 2.41 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrei Kuzmenko | CGY | $5,400 | 17.04 | 3.16 |
| Kyle Palmieri | NYI | $5,700 | 17.87 | 3.14 |
| Dylan Guenther | UTA | $6,000 | 17.77 | 2.96 |
| Noah Cates | PHI | $3,200 | 9.39 | 2.93 |
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Defenseman
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cale Makar | COL | $8,500 | 23.99 | 2.82 |
| Zach Werenski | CBJ | $7,100 | 19.45 | 2.74 |
| Roman Josi | NSH | $7,500 | 18.74 | 2.50 |
| Josh Morrissey | WPG | $7,600 | 17.83 | 2.35 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Matheson | MON | $5,600 | 16.08 | 2.87 |
| Cale Makar | COL | $8,500 | 23.99 | 2.82 |
| Zach Werenski | CBJ | $7,100 | 19.45 | 2.74 |
| Josh Manson | COL | $4,400 | 11.78 | 2.68 |
Goalie
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dennis Hildeby | TOR | $8,500 | 24.73 | 2.91 |
| Connor Hellebuyck | WPG | $8,600 | 22.84 | 2.66 |
| Igor Shesterkin | NYR | $8,900 | 21.76 | 2.44 |
| Kevin Lankinen | VAN | $8,200 | 21.23 | 2.59 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dennis Hildeby | TOR | $8,500 | 24.73 | 2.91 |
| Connor Ingram | UTA | $7,100 | 18.88 | 2.66 |
| Connor Hellebuyck | WPG | $8,600 | 22.84 | 2.66 |
| Kevin Lankinen | VAN | $8,200 | 21.23 | 2.59 |
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.