Daily Player Picks
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Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auston Matthews | TOR | $10,100 | 24.39 | 2.41 |
| Tage Thompson | BUF | $9,900 | 19.54 | 1.97 |
| John Tavares | TOR | $8,100 | 18.87 | 2.33 |
| Boone Jenner | CBJ | $7,200 | 16.38 | 2.28 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kent Johnson | CBJ | $3,900 | 9.82 | 2.52 |
| Dylan Strome | WSH | $5,800 | 14.21 | 2.45 |
| Dylan Cozens | BUF | $6,300 | 15.22 | 2.42 |
| Auston Matthews | TOR | $10,100 | 24.39 | 2.41 |
Wing
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Nylander | TOR | $8,700 | 22.59 | 2.60 |
| Mitchell Marner | TOR | $8,100 | 21.86 | 2.70 |
| Alex Tuch | BUF | $7,800 | 19.85 | 2.54 |
| Pavel Buchnevich | STL | $7,600 | 19.51 | 2.57 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| T.J. Oshie | WSH | $5,700 | 15.74 | 2.76 |
| Mitchell Marner | TOR | $8,100 | 21.86 | 2.70 |
| William Nylander | TOR | $8,700 | 22.59 | 2.60 |
| Pavel Buchnevich | STL | $7,600 | 19.51 | 2.57 |
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Defenseman
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brent Burns | CAR | $7,100 | 15.02 | 2.12 |
| Cam Fowler | ANH | $5,400 | 14.09 | 2.61 |
| Rasmus Dahlin | BUF | $7,400 | 13.50 | 1.82 |
| Trevor van Riemsdyk | WSH | $5,000 | 13.29 | 2.66 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rasmus Sandin | WSH | $4,500 | 12.61 | 2.80 |
| Trevor van Riemsdyk | WSH | $5,000 | 13.29 | 2.66 |
| Cam Fowler | ANH | $5,400 | 14.09 | 2.61 |
| Kevin Shattenkirk | ANH | $4,900 | 12.57 | 2.56 |
Goalie
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ilya Samsonov | TOR | $8,000 | 23.65 | 2.96 |
| Craig Anderson | BUF | $8,300 | 20.29 | 2.44 |
| Darcy Kuemper | WSH | $8,200 | 17.77 | 2.17 |
| Pyotr Kochetkov | CAR | $7,800 | 15.97 | 2.05 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ilya Samsonov | TOR | $8,000 | 23.65 | 2.96 |
| Craig Anderson | BUF | $8,300 | 20.29 | 2.44 |
| Darcy Kuemper | WSH | $8,200 | 17.77 | 2.17 |
| Pyotr Kochetkov | CAR | $7,800 | 15.97 | 2.05 |
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.