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 | $9,000 | 19.68 | 2.19 |
| Sidney Crosby | PIT | $8,300 | 17.98 | 2.17 |
| Auston Matthews | TOR | $9,200 | 17.85 | 1.94 |
| Nick Suzuki | MTL | $6,700 | 15.71 | 2.34 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Stenlund | UTA | $3,100 | 8.15 | 2.63 |
| Sean Monahan | CBJ | $5,500 | 13.22 | 2.40 |
| Brett Howden | VGK | $2,900 | 6.91 | 2.38 |
| Nick Suzuki | MTL | $6,700 | 15.71 | 2.34 |
Wing
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Pastrnak | BOS | $8,500 | 17.70 | 2.08 |
| Tage Thompson | BUF | $7,400 | 16.47 | 2.23 |
| Bryan Rust | PIT | $7,500 | 14.68 | 1.96 |
| Alex Tuch | BUF | $6,300 | 14.36 | 2.28 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mathieu Olivier | CBJ | $2,900 | 7.09 | 2.45 |
| Jaden Schwartz | SEA | $4,300 | 10.45 | 2.43 |
| Alex Tuch | BUF | $6,300 | 14.36 | 2.28 |
| Ross Colton | COL | $3,200 | 7.29 | 2.28 |
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Defenseman
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cale Makar | COL | $7,800 | 19.09 | 2.45 |
| Zach Werenski | CBJ | $7,600 | 15.66 | 2.06 |
| Jake Sanderson | OTT | $6,600 | 14.08 | 2.13 |
| Rasmus Dahlin | BUF | $6,300 | 13.56 | 2.15 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adam Larsson | SEA | $3,800 | 10.36 | 2.73 |
| Ryan Lindgren | COL | $2,700 | 7.08 | 2.62 |
| Ian Cole | UTA | $3,000 | 7.56 | 2.52 |
| Cale Makar | COL | $7,800 | 19.09 | 2.45 |
Goalie
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Casey DeSmith | DAL | $8,400 | 19.41 | 2.31 |
| Ilya Sorokin | NYI | $7,900 | 15.90 | 2.01 |
| Scott Wedgewood | COL | $7,900 | 15.55 | 1.97 |
| Sergei Bobrovsky | FLA | $7,800 | 15.46 | 1.98 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Casey DeSmith | DAL | $8,400 | 19.41 | 2.31 |
| Ilya Sorokin | NYI | $7,900 | 15.90 | 2.01 |
| Sergei Bobrovsky | FLA | $7,800 | 15.46 | 1.98 |
| Scott Wedgewood | COL | $7,900 | 15.55 | 1.97 |
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.