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 | $8,700 | 23.26 | 2.67 |
| Jack Hughes | NJ | $8,300 | 22.72 | 2.74 |
| William Nylander | TOR | $8,000 | 20.81 | 2.60 |
| John Tavares | TOR | $6,900 | 18.42 | 2.67 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elias Pettersson | VAN | $6,600 | 18.29 | 2.77 |
| Jack Hughes | NJ | $8,300 | 22.72 | 2.74 |
| John Tavares | TOR | $6,900 | 18.42 | 2.67 |
| Auston Matthews | TOR | $8,700 | 23.26 | 2.67 |
Wing
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kirill Kaprizov | MIN | $8,600 | 24.58 | 2.86 |
| Mitch Marner | TOR | $8,100 | 23.04 | 2.84 |
| Jesper Bratt | NJ | $7,700 | 21.11 | 2.74 |
| Mark Stone | VGK | $7,600 | 19.93 | 2.62 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kirill Kaprizov | MIN | $8,600 | 24.58 | 2.86 |
| Mitch Marner | TOR | $8,100 | 23.04 | 2.84 |
| Jesper Bratt | NJ | $7,700 | 21.11 | 2.74 |
| Jake DeBrusk | VAN | $5,800 | 15.57 | 2.68 |
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Defenseman
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quinn Hughes | VAN | $7,000 | 19.86 | 2.84 |
| Zach Werenski | CBJ | $7,300 | 19.56 | 2.68 |
| Dougie Hamilton | NJ | $6,400 | 16.76 | 2.62 |
| Vince Dunn | SEA | $5,700 | 16.17 | 2.84 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quinn Hughes | VAN | $7,000 | 19.86 | 2.84 |
| Vince Dunn | SEA | $5,700 | 16.17 | 2.84 |
| Zach Werenski | CBJ | $7,300 | 19.56 | 2.68 |
| Dougie Hamilton | NJ | $6,400 | 16.76 | 2.62 |
Goalie
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Stolarz | TOR | $7,700 | 25.73 | 3.34 |
| Filip Gustavsson | MIN | $8,400 | 24.79 | 2.95 |
| Jacob Markstrom | NJ | $8,200 | 17.62 | 2.15 |
| Adin Hill | VGK | $8,100 | 16.21 | 2.00 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Stolarz | TOR | $7,700 | 25.73 | 3.34 |
| Filip Gustavsson | MIN | $8,400 | 24.79 | 2.95 |
| Jake Oettinger | DAL | $7,400 | 16.05 | 2.17 |
| Jacob Markstrom | NJ | $8,200 | 17.62 | 2.15 |
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.