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 | $9,400 | 21.62 | 2.30 |
| Tage Thompson | BUF | $8,500 | 16.47 | 1.94 |
| John Tavares | TOR | $7,400 | 15.92 | 2.15 |
| Pavel Buchnevich | STL | $6,200 | 15.16 | 2.45 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jesperi Kotkaniemi | CAR | $2,900 | 8.09 | 2.79 |
| Dylan Strome | WAS | $4,300 | 11.10 | 2.58 |
| Nic Dowd | WAS | $2,700 | 6.78 | 2.51 |
| Pavel Buchnevich | STL | $6,200 | 15.16 | 2.45 |
Wing
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Nylander | TOR | $7,400 | 17.90 | 2.42 |
| Mitchell Marner | TOR | $7,300 | 16.84 | 2.31 |
| Alex Ovechkin | WAS | $8,100 | 16.78 | 2.07 |
| Jordan Kyrou | STL | $7,700 | 15.91 | 2.07 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Noel Acciari | TOR | $2,700 | 7.07 | 2.62 |
| Kent Johnson | CLS | $3,000 | 7.81 | 2.60 |
| Eric Robinson | CLS | $2,500 | 6.48 | 2.59 |
| T.J. Oshie | WAS | $4,800 | 12.45 | 2.59 |
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Defenseman
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brent Burns | CAR | $6,300 | 12.34 | 1.96 |
| Trevor van Riemsdyk | WAS | $4,600 | 11.99 | 2.61 |
| Rasmus Dahlin | BUF | $6,800 | 11.97 | 1.76 |
| Cam Fowler | ANH | $4,900 | 10.89 | 2.22 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ilya Lyubushkin | BUF | $2,600 | 6.95 | 2.67 |
| Andrew Peeke | CLS | $3,500 | 9.18 | 2.62 |
| Trevor van Riemsdyk | WAS | $4,600 | 11.99 | 2.61 |
| Martin Fehervary | WAS | $3,000 | 7.76 | 2.59 |
Goalie
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ilya Samsonov | TOR | $7,500 | 17.43 | 2.32 |
| Craig Anderson | BUF | $8,400 | 16.30 | 1.94 |
| Darcy Kuemper | WAS | $8,200 | 14.97 | 1.83 |
| Pyotr Kochetkov | CAR | $7,900 | 11.54 | 1.46 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ilya Samsonov | TOR | $7,500 | 17.43 | 2.32 |
| Craig Anderson | BUF | $8,400 | 16.30 | 1.94 |
| Darcy Kuemper | WAS | $8,200 | 14.97 | 1.83 |
| Pyotr Kochetkov | CAR | $7,900 | 11.54 | 1.46 |
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.