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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jack Hughes | NJD | $11,200 | 13.83 | 1.23 |
| Tage Thompson | BUF | $9,600 | 13.43 | 1.40 |
| Nico Hischier | NJD | $8,400 | 12.45 | 1.48 |
| Dylan Cozens | BUF | $7,400 | 8.18 | 1.11 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Curtis Lazar | NJD | $3,200 | 6.26 | 1.96 |
| Ryan McLeod | BUF | $2,600 | 3.95 | 1.52 |
| Nico Hischier | NJD | $8,400 | 12.45 | 1.48 |
| Tage Thompson | BUF | $9,600 | 13.43 | 1.40 |
Wing
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Timo Meier | NJD | $9,000 | 15.95 | 1.77 |
| Jesper Bratt | NJD | $8,800 | 13.47 | 1.53 |
| Alex Tuch | BUF | $8,000 | 12.94 | 1.62 |
| JJ Peterka | BUF | $7,600 | 10.21 | 1.34 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jason Zucker | BUF | $2,400 | 7.22 | 3.01 |
| Stefan Noesen | NJD | $2,200 | 6.54 | 2.97 |
| Beck Malenstyn | BUF | $2,000 | 5.03 | 2.52 |
| Jiri Kulich | BUF | $2,000 | 4.34 | 2.17 |
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Defenseman
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dougie Hamilton | NJD | $7,800 | 14.96 | 1.92 |
| Rasmus Dahlin | BUF | $8,200 | 11.74 | 1.43 |
| Owen Power | BUF | $6,600 | 8.10 | 1.23 |
| Bowen Byram | BUF | $5,600 | 7.76 | 1.39 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Johnathan Kovacevic | NJD | $2,000 | 7.29 | 3.64 |
| Connor Clifton | BUF | $2,000 | 6.08 | 3.04 |
| Brenden Dillon | NJD | $3,800 | 7.46 | 1.96 |
| Dougie Hamilton | NJD | $7,800 | 14.96 | 1.92 |
Goalie
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Devon Levi | BUF | $10,000 | 11.83 | 1.18 |
| Jake Allen | NJD | $10,200 | 9.70 | 0.95 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Devon Levi | BUF | $10,000 | 11.83 | 1.18 |
| Jake Allen | NJD | $10,200 | 9.70 | 0.95 |
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.