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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auston Matthews | TOR | $9,800 | 20.38 | 2.08 |
| Jack Hughes | NJD | $8,300 | 19.89 | 2.40 |
| John Tavares | TOR | $7,300 | 15.60 | 2.14 |
| Nico Hischier | NJD | $6,900 | 15.52 | 2.25 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fraser Minten | TOR | $2,800 | 8.35 | 2.98 |
| Frederick Gaudreau | MIN | $3,000 | 7.97 | 2.66 |
| Blake Lizotte | PIT | $2,800 | 7.16 | 2.56 |
| Pius Suter | VAN | $4,100 | 10.28 | 2.51 |
Wing
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kirill Kaprizov | MIN | $9,500 | 20.09 | 2.11 |
| Mitch Marner | TOR | $7,500 | 17.33 | 2.31 |
| William Nylander | TOR | $8,000 | 17.29 | 2.16 |
| Jesper Bratt | NJD | $7,100 | 17.09 | 2.41 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake DeBrusk | VAN | $4,700 | 13.05 | 2.78 |
| Brandon Tanev | SEA | $3,400 | 9.24 | 2.72 |
| Jaden Schwartz | SEA | $4,000 | 10.76 | 2.69 |
| Aliaksei Protas | WSH | $3,300 | 8.68 | 2.63 |
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Defenseman
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zach Werenski | CBJ | $8,100 | 16.25 | 2.01 |
| Quinn Hughes | VAN | $7,800 | 15.85 | 2.03 |
| Dougie Hamilton | NJD | $6,300 | 14.21 | 2.26 |
| Vince Dunn | SEA | $5,200 | 12.86 | 2.47 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victor Mancini | NYR | $2,500 | 7.52 | 3.01 |
| Adam Larsson | SEA | $3,300 | 8.78 | 2.66 |
| Damon Severson | CBJ | $3,900 | 10.05 | 2.58 |
| Tyler Myers | VAN | $2,800 | 7.16 | 2.56 |
Goalie
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Stolarz | TOR | $7,900 | 19.28 | 2.44 |
| Filip Gustavsson | MIN | $8,000 | 19.25 | 2.41 |
| Igor Shesterkin | NYR | $8,100 | 12.05 | 1.49 |
| Jacob Markstrom | NJD | $8,400 | 12.00 | 1.43 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Stolarz | TOR | $7,900 | 19.28 | 2.44 |
| Filip Gustavsson | MIN | $8,000 | 19.25 | 2.41 |
| John Gibson | ANA | $7,400 | 11.77 | 1.59 |
| Igor Shesterkin | NYR | $8,100 | 12.05 | 1.49 |
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.