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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan O’Reilly | NSH | $8,600 | 13.53 | 1.57 |
| Tim Stuetzle | OTT | $9,000 | 10.85 | 1.21 |
| Colton Sissons | NSH | $6,000 | 10.59 | 1.76 |
| Shane Pinto | OTT | $6,400 | 8.90 | 1.39 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colton Sissons | NSH | $6,000 | 10.59 | 1.76 |
| Ryan O’Reilly | NSH | $8,600 | 13.53 | 1.57 |
| Michael McCarron | NSH | $3,400 | 5.24 | 1.54 |
| Cody Glass | NSH | $2,800 | 4.29 | 1.53 |
Wing
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Filip Forsberg | NSH | $10,400 | 16.84 | 1.62 |
| Brady Tkachuk | OTT | $10,200 | 13.58 | 1.33 |
| Gustav Nyquist | NSH | $7,200 | 11.55 | 1.60 |
| Claude Giroux | OTT | $8,000 | 9.35 | 1.17 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parker Kelly | OTT | $2,000 | 5.84 | 2.92 |
| Philip Tomasino | NSH | $3,200 | 6.94 | 2.17 |
| Dominik Kubalik | OTT | $2,400 | 4.81 | 2.00 |
| Cole Smith | NSH | $2,600 | 4.81 | 1.85 |
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Defenseman
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roman Josi | NSH | $9,400 | 16.08 | 1.71 |
| Thomas Chabot | OTT | $7,800 | 11.63 | 1.49 |
| Jake Sanderson | OTT | $7,400 | 10.17 | 1.37 |
| Jakob Chychrun | OTT | $7,600 | 9.44 | 1.24 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luke Schenn | NSH | $3,000 | 6.01 | 2.00 |
| Jeremy Lauzon | NSH | $4,000 | 7.52 | 1.88 |
| Roman Josi | NSH | $9,400 | 16.08 | 1.71 |
| Erik Brannstrom | OTT | $3,600 | 5.63 | 1.56 |
Goalie
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Juuse Saros | NSH | $9,600 | 13.49 | 1.41 |
| Mads Sogaard | OTT | $10,000 | 12.94 | 1.29 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Juuse Saros | NSH | $9,600 | 13.49 | 1.41 |
| Mads Sogaard | OTT | $10,000 | 12.94 | 1.29 |
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.