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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auston Matthews | TOR | $10,200 | 25.88 | 2.54 |
| Elias Pettersson | VAN | $9,900 | 21.96 | 2.22 |
| Jack Hughes | NJ | $9,800 | 21.12 | 2.16 |
| Tim Stuetzle | OTT | $8,600 | 20.72 | 2.41 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Erik Haula | NJ | $4,200 | 12.61 | 3.00 |
| Anze Kopitar | LA | $5,900 | 16.74 | 2.84 |
| Jack Drury | CAR | $3,400 | 9.03 | 2.66 |
| Jesperi Kotkaniemi | CAR | $3,900 | 10.32 | 2.65 |
Wing
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Pastrnak | BOS | $10,100 | 25.92 | 2.57 |
| Jake Guentzel | PIT | $7,600 | 20.82 | 2.74 |
| Brady Tkachuk | OTT | $8,400 | 19.56 | 2.33 |
| Viktor Arvidsson | LA | $6,000 | 19.16 | 3.19 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Viktor Arvidsson | LA | $6,000 | 19.16 | 3.19 |
| Kasperi Kapanen | STL | $3,800 | 11.06 | 2.91 |
| Jason Zucker | PIT | $5,500 | 15.73 | 2.86 |
| Bryan Rust | PIT | $4,800 | 13.37 | 2.78 |
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Defenseman
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dougie Hamilton | NJ | $7,200 | 17.03 | 2.37 |
| Kris Letang | PIT | $6,100 | 16.36 | 2.68 |
| Quinn Hughes | VAN | $7,400 | 15.88 | 2.15 |
| Adam Fox | NYR | $7,000 | 15.32 | 2.19 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MacKenzie Weegar | CGY | $4,300 | 13.39 | 3.11 |
| Damon Severson | NJ | $3,700 | 10.28 | 2.78 |
| Kris Letang | PIT | $6,100 | 16.36 | 2.68 |
| Jacob Trouba | NYR | $5,300 | 13.74 | 2.59 |
Goalie
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linus Ullmark | BOS | $8,800 | 26.80 | 3.05 |
| Igor Shesterkin | NYR | $8,200 | 23.00 | 2.81 |
| Joonas Korpisalo | LA | $7,900 | 22.48 | 2.85 |
| Casey DeSmith | PIT | $7,800 | 18.33 | 2.35 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linus Ullmark | BOS | $8,800 | 26.80 | 3.05 |
| Joonas Korpisalo | LA | $7,900 | 22.48 | 2.85 |
| Igor Shesterkin | NYR | $8,200 | 23.00 | 2.81 |
| Casey DeSmith | PIT | $7,800 | 18.33 | 2.35 |
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.