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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leon Draisaitl | EDM | $7,800 | 20.09 | 2.58 |
| Connor McDavid | EDM | $9,700 | 19.99 | 2.06 |
| Brayden Point | TBL | $8,000 | 19.91 | 2.49 |
| Nathan MacKinnon | COL | $10,300 | 19.30 | 1.87 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yanni Gourde | SEA | $2,500 | 6.98 | 2.79 |
| Macklin Celebrini | SJS | $6,500 | 17.01 | 2.62 |
| Chandler Stephenson | SEA | $3,000 | 7.86 | 2.62 |
| Leon Draisaitl | EDM | $7,800 | 20.09 | 2.58 |
Wing
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikita Kucherov | TBL | $9,800 | 18.99 | 1.94 |
| Mikko Rantanen | COL | $9,000 | 18.40 | 2.04 |
| Jake Guentzel | TBL | $7,700 | 17.93 | 2.33 |
| Brandon Hagel | TBL | $7,300 | 16.40 | 2.25 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victor Olofsson | VGK | $3,400 | 11.24 | 3.31 |
| Michael Bunting | PIT | $3,000 | 9.41 | 3.14 |
| Connor Brown | EDM | $2,600 | 8.06 | 3.10 |
| Eeli Tolvanen | SEA | $2,900 | 8.58 | 2.96 |
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Defenseman
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zach Werenski | CBJ | $8,100 | 17.22 | 2.13 |
| Quinn Hughes | VAN | $7,200 | 14.05 | 1.95 |
| Cale Makar | COL | $8,400 | 14.04 | 1.67 |
| Jake Walman | SJS | $5,300 | 13.54 | 2.55 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brett Pesce | NJD | $2,800 | 8.44 | 3.02 |
| Darnell Nurse | EDM | $4,700 | 13.52 | 2.88 |
| Matt Grzelcyk | PIT | $2,900 | 8.04 | 2.77 |
| Nick Seeler | PHI | $3,400 | 9.32 | 2.74 |
Goalie
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linus Ullmark | OTT | $7,600 | 19.98 | 2.63 |
| Adin Hill | VGK | $7,900 | 17.23 | 2.18 |
| MacKenzie Blackwood | COL | $8,500 | 16.22 | 1.91 |
| Darcy Kuemper | LAK | $8,100 | 15.62 | 1.93 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linus Ullmark | OTT | $7,600 | 19.98 | 2.63 |
| Adin Hill | VGK | $7,900 | 17.23 | 2.18 |
| Darcy Kuemper | LAK | $8,100 | 15.62 | 1.93 |
| MacKenzie Blackwood | COL | $8,500 | 16.22 | 1.91 |
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.