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 | $9,800 | 22.37 | 2.28 |
| Sidney Crosby | PIT | $8,000 | 15.52 | 1.94 |
| Jack Eichel | VGK | $8,700 | 15.25 | 1.75 |
| Macklin Celebrini | SJS | $5,000 | 14.81 | 2.96 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Macklin Celebrini | SJS | $5,000 | 14.81 | 2.96 |
| Jack Drury | CAR | $2,600 | 7.15 | 2.75 |
| Christian Dvorak | MTL | $2,000 | 4.92 | 2.46 |
| Noel Acciari | PIT | $2,800 | 6.87 | 2.45 |
Wing
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Martin Necas | CAR | $7,200 | 17.20 | 2.39 |
| Mikko Rantanen | COL | $8,800 | 17.16 | 1.95 |
| Artturi Lehkonen | COL | $5,100 | 15.41 | 3.02 |
| Andrei Svechnikov | CAR | $7,300 | 14.86 | 2.04 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Artturi Lehkonen | COL | $5,100 | 15.41 | 3.02 |
| Jordan Martinook | CAR | $3,000 | 8.73 | 2.91 |
| Zach Benson | BUF | $2,400 | 6.90 | 2.88 |
| Warren Foegele | LAK | $3,400 | 9.52 | 2.80 |
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Defenseman
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cale Makar | COL | $8,200 | 18.66 | 2.28 |
| Brandt Clarke | LAK | $5,300 | 13.98 | 2.64 |
| Rasmus Andersson | CGY | $6,500 | 13.91 | 2.14 |
| Roman Josi | NSH | $7,700 | 13.42 | 1.74 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacob Bryson | BUF | $2,000 | 6.92 | 3.46 |
| Dmitry Orlov | CAR | $3,200 | 9.30 | 2.91 |
| Esa Lindell | DAL | $3,400 | 9.60 | 2.82 |
| Vladislav Gavrikov | LAK | $3,400 | 9.55 | 2.81 |
Goalie
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen | BUF | $10,000 | 14.73 | 1.47 |
| Darcy Kuemper | LAK | $7,300 | 14.59 | 2.00 |
| Dustin Wolf | CGY | $8,100 | 13.07 | 1.61 |
| Jake Oettinger | DAL | $7,400 | 12.88 | 1.74 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Darcy Kuemper | LAK | $7,300 | 14.59 | 2.00 |
| Jake Oettinger | DAL | $7,400 | 12.88 | 1.74 |
| Dustin Wolf | CGY | $8,100 | 13.07 | 1.61 |
| Pyotr Kochetkov | CAR | $7,500 | 11.87 | 1.58 |
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.