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 | $9,900 | 18.72 | 1.89 |
| Connor McDavid | EDM | $9,800 | 18.23 | 1.86 |
| Leon Draisaitl | EDM | $8,300 | 17.18 | 2.07 |
| Jack Eichel | VGK | $9,000 | 16.93 | 1.88 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frederick Gaudreau | MIN | $2,900 | 8.19 | 2.83 |
| Phillip Danault | LAK | $3,200 | 8.91 | 2.79 |
| Fraser Minten | TOR | $2,500 | 6.60 | 2.64 |
| Alexander Wennberg | SJS | $3,100 | 8.12 | 2.62 |
Wing
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kirill Kaprizov | MIN | $9,200 | 18.46 | 2.01 |
| Mikko Rantanen | COL | $8,600 | 18.28 | 2.13 |
| Martin Necas | CAR | $9,000 | 17.22 | 1.91 |
| William Nylander | TOR | $7,500 | 17.14 | 2.29 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brett Berard | NYR | $2,000 | 9.75 | 4.88 |
| Simon Holmstrom | NYI | $2,500 | 8.16 | 3.26 |
| Brett Howden | VGK | $2,900 | 9.44 | 3.25 |
| Brandon Tanev | SEA | $3,000 | 9.53 | 3.18 |
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Defenseman
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cale Makar | COL | $8,500 | 16.58 | 1.95 |
| Dougie Hamilton | NJD | $6,600 | 14.86 | 2.25 |
| Brandt Clarke | LAK | $6,200 | 14.33 | 2.31 |
| Evan Bouchard | EDM | $6,900 | 14.28 | 2.07 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Samuel Girard | COL | $3,000 | 9.64 | 3.21 |
| Noah Hanifin | VGK | $3,900 | 11.76 | 3.01 |
| Ryan Pulock | NYI | $3,200 | 9.20 | 2.87 |
| Chris Tanev | TOR | $3,300 | 9.44 | 2.86 |
Goalie
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Filip Gustavsson | MIN | $8,100 | 20.69 | 2.55 |
| Jonathan Quick | NYR | $10,200 | 17.91 | 1.76 |
| Joey Daccord | SEA | $8,500 | 17.63 | 2.07 |
| Ilya Samsonov | VGK | $8,400 | 15.18 | 1.81 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Filip Gustavsson | MIN | $8,100 | 20.69 | 2.55 |
| Joey Daccord | SEA | $8,500 | 17.63 | 2.07 |
| Ilya Samsonov | VGK | $8,400 | 15.18 | 1.81 |
| Jonathan Quick | NYR | $10,200 | 17.91 | 1.76 |
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.