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 | $8,600 | 25.58 | 2.97 |
| Connor McDavid | EDM | $8,700 | 23.92 | 2.75 |
| Leon Draisaitl | EDM | $8,100 | 21.13 | 2.61 |
| Dylan Strome | WSH | $7,800 | 19.34 | 2.48 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nathan MacKinnon | COL | $8,600 | 25.58 | 2.97 |
| Connor McDavid | EDM | $8,700 | 23.92 | 2.75 |
| Leon Draisaitl | EDM | $8,100 | 21.13 | 2.61 |
| Mikael Granlund | SJ | $6,900 | 17.29 | 2.51 |
Wing
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mikko Rantanen | COL | $8,200 | 21.73 | 2.65 |
| Alex Ovechkin | WSH | $7,900 | 18.86 | 2.39 |
| David Pastrnak | BOS | $7,800 | 18.24 | 2.34 |
| Connor McMichael | WSH | $7,700 | 17.60 | 2.29 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Valeri Nichushkin | COL | $3,200 | 13.41 | 4.19 |
| Mikko Rantanen | COL | $8,200 | 21.73 | 2.65 |
| Artturi Lehkonen | COL | $6,700 | 17.40 | 2.60 |
| Tyler Seguin | DAL | $6,600 | 16.95 | 2.57 |
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Defenseman
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cale Makar | COL | $7,200 | 22.08 | 3.07 |
| Zach Werenski | CBJ | $6,700 | 16.11 | 2.40 |
| John Carlson | WSH | $6,600 | 15.71 | 2.38 |
| Jakob Chychrun | WSH | $5,300 | 15.40 | 2.90 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cale Makar | COL | $7,200 | 22.08 | 3.07 |
| Jakob Chychrun | WSH | $5,300 | 15.40 | 2.90 |
| Samuel Girard | COL | $4,400 | 11.33 | 2.58 |
| Travis Sanheim | PHI | $5,700 | 13.89 | 2.44 |
Goalie
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cam Talbot | DET | $7,600 | 21.47 | 2.82 |
| Casey DeSmith | DAL | $8,100 | 18.50 | 2.28 |
| Calvin Pickard | EDM | $7,900 | 16.38 | 2.07 |
| Jeremy Swayman | BOS | $7,800 | 15.97 | 2.05 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cam Talbot | DET | $7,600 | 21.47 | 2.82 |
| Casey DeSmith | DAL | $8,100 | 18.50 | 2.28 |
| Calvin Pickard | EDM | $7,900 | 16.38 | 2.07 |
| Jeremy Swayman | BOS | $7,800 | 15.97 | 2.05 |
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.