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 | NJ | $8,600 | 20.82 | 2.42 |
| Elias Pettersson | VAN | $7,800 | 17.69 | 2.27 |
| John Tavares | TOR | $6,800 | 17.12 | 2.52 |
| Aleksander Barkov | FLA | $6,700 | 15.94 | 2.38 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Radek Faksa | DAL | $2,500 | 7.06 | 2.82 |
| Yanni Gourde | SEA | $3,200 | 8.45 | 2.64 |
| Filip Chytil | NYR | $4,400 | 11.25 | 2.56 |
| Jean-Gabriel Pageau | NYI | $3,900 | 9.86 | 2.53 |
Wing
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matthew Tkachuk | FLA | $8,200 | 19.43 | 2.37 |
| William Nylander | TOR | $7,300 | 18.55 | 2.54 |
| Jason Robertson | DAL | $8,400 | 18.32 | 2.18 |
| Timo Meier | SJ | $7,800 | 17.29 | 2.22 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Donato | SEA | $2,700 | 9.43 | 3.49 |
| Brandon Tanev | SEA | $3,000 | 8.38 | 2.79 |
| Calle Jarnkrok | TOR | $3,100 | 8.53 | 2.75 |
| Phillip Di Giuseppe | VAN | $2,500 | 6.87 | 2.75 |
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Defenseman
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dougie Hamilton | NJ | $7,100 | 15.86 | 2.23 |
| Alex Pietrangelo | VGK | $7,700 | 14.36 | 1.86 |
| Adam Fox | NYR | $6,900 | 13.48 | 1.95 |
| Erik Karlsson | SJ | $7,800 | 13.41 | 1.72 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scott Mayfield | NYI | $4,000 | 11.02 | 2.76 |
| Brett Pesce | CAR | $4,000 | 10.75 | 2.69 |
| Timothy Liljegren | TOR | $3,100 | 8.27 | 2.67 |
| Vince Dunn | SEA | $5,000 | 13.20 | 2.64 |
Goalie
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Oettinger | DAL | $7,500 | 15.89 | 2.12 |
| Ilya Sorokin | NYI | $8,000 | 14.67 | 1.83 |
| Martin Jones | SEA | $8,100 | 14.51 | 1.79 |
| Antti Raanta | CAR | $8,300 | 13.49 | 1.63 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Oettinger | DAL | $7,500 | 15.89 | 2.12 |
| Ilya Sorokin | NYI | $8,000 | 14.67 | 1.83 |
| Alex Lyon | FLA | $6,900 | 12.52 | 1.81 |
| Martin Jones | SEA | $8,100 | 14.51 | 1.79 |
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.