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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tage Thompson | BUF | $7,900 | 20.09 | 2.54 |
| Jack Eichel | VGK | $7,500 | 18.16 | 2.42 |
| Auston Matthews | TOR | $9,200 | 17.51 | 1.90 |
| Nico Hischier | NJ | $6,600 | 16.75 | 2.54 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Rasmussen | DET | $2,900 | 8.52 | 2.94 |
| Mark Jankowski | NSH | $2,500 | 7.29 | 2.92 |
| Nicolas Roy | VGK | $2,800 | 7.67 | 2.74 |
| Casey Mittelstadt | BUF | $3,000 | 8.19 | 2.73 |
Wing
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matthew Tkachuk | FLA | $8,600 | 19.39 | 2.25 |
| Kirill Kaprizov | MIN | $8,400 | 19.30 | 2.30 |
| Nikita Kucherov | TB | $8,700 | 18.16 | 2.09 |
| Jake Guentzel | PIT | $7,700 | 17.58 | 2.28 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul Cotter | VGK | $2,500 | 7.86 | 3.14 |
| Brock McGinn | PIT | $2,500 | 7.31 | 2.92 |
| Josh Anderson | MON | $2,600 | 7.54 | 2.90 |
| Phil Kessel | VGK | $2,700 | 7.79 | 2.88 |
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Defenseman
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rasmus Dahlin | BUF | $7,800 | 20.43 | 2.62 |
| Roman Josi | NSH | $7,500 | 17.01 | 2.27 |
| Erik Karlsson | SJ | $8,500 | 16.41 | 1.93 |
| Brandon Montour | FLA | $7,700 | 14.50 | 1.88 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan McDonagh | NSH | $2,800 | 7.94 | 2.84 |
| Jordie Benn | TOR | $2,500 | 7.04 | 2.82 |
| Brayden McNabb | VGK | $3,600 | 10.04 | 2.79 |
| Nick Perbix | TB | $3,300 | 8.94 | 2.71 |
Goalie
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Oettinger | DAL | $7,200 | 17.07 | 2.37 |
| Carter Hart | PHI | $7,800 | 16.59 | 2.13 |
| Casey DeSmith | PIT | $7,500 | 15.05 | 2.01 |
| Brian Elliott | TB | $8,200 | 15.05 | 1.84 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Oettinger | DAL | $7,200 | 17.07 | 2.37 |
| Carter Hart | PHI | $7,800 | 16.59 | 2.13 |
| Casey DeSmith | PIT | $7,500 | 15.05 | 2.01 |
| Marc-Andre Fleury | MIN | $7,600 | 14.99 | 1.97 |
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.