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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Tavares | TOR | $8,500 | 18.91 | 2.23 |
| Tage Thompson | BUF | $10,000 | 18.85 | 1.88 |
| Sebastian Aho | CAR | $8,400 | 18.26 | 2.17 |
| Patrice Bergeron | BOS | $7,200 | 15.37 | 2.13 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlie Coyle | BOS | $4,900 | 11.15 | 2.28 |
| Jordan Staal | CAR | $4,700 | 10.61 | 2.26 |
| John Tavares | TOR | $8,500 | 18.91 | 2.23 |
| Sebastian Aho | CAR | $8,400 | 18.26 | 2.17 |
Wing
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Pastrnak | BOS | $10,100 | 26.63 | 2.64 |
| William Nylander | TOR | $8,800 | 20.71 | 2.35 |
| Alex Tuch | BUF | $8,400 | 18.13 | 2.16 |
| Brad Marchand | BOS | $8,000 | 16.74 | 2.09 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Pastrnak | BOS | $10,100 | 26.63 | 2.64 |
| William Nylander | TOR | $8,800 | 20.71 | 2.35 |
| Alex Tuch | BUF | $8,400 | 18.13 | 2.16 |
| Victor Olofsson | BUF | $6,100 | 12.85 | 2.11 |
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Defenseman
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rasmus Dahlin | BUF | $8,400 | 18.19 | 2.17 |
| Brent Burns | CAR | $6,900 | 16.85 | 2.44 |
| Charlie McAvoy | BOS | $6,800 | 12.85 | 1.89 |
| Brett Pesce | CAR | $5,300 | 12.31 | 2.32 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| T.J. Brodie | TOR | $3,700 | 9.56 | 2.58 |
| Brent Burns | CAR | $6,900 | 16.85 | 2.44 |
| Brett Pesce | CAR | $5,300 | 12.31 | 2.32 |
| Mark Giordano | TOR | $4,800 | 10.46 | 2.18 |
Goalie
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linus Ullmark | BOS | $8,500 | 28.17 | 3.31 |
| Ilya Samsonov | TOR | $8,200 | 18.41 | 2.25 |
| Antti Raanta | CAR | $7,300 | 17.64 | 2.42 |
| Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen | BUF | $7,800 | 14.72 | 1.89 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linus Ullmark | BOS | $8,500 | 28.17 | 3.31 |
| Antti Raanta | CAR | $7,300 | 17.64 | 2.42 |
| Ilya Samsonov | TOR | $8,200 | 18.41 | 2.25 |
| Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen | BUF | $7,800 | 14.72 | 1.89 |
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.