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 | $9,800 | 27.46 | 2.80 |
| Jack Hughes | NJ | $8,500 | 20.11 | 2.37 |
| John Tavares | TOR | $7,600 | 18.93 | 2.49 |
| Jack Eichel | VGK | $7,400 | 18.86 | 2.55 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan O’Reilly | TOR | $5,200 | 15.33 | 2.95 |
| Auston Matthews | TOR | $9,800 | 27.46 | 2.80 |
| Erik Haula | NJ | $4,400 | 12.02 | 2.73 |
| William Karlsson | VGK | $4,600 | 12.12 | 2.63 |
Wing
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mitchell Marner | TOR | $7,800 | 19.86 | 2.55 |
| William Nylander | TOR | $8,000 | 19.15 | 2.39 |
| Nikita Kucherov | TB | $8,400 | 17.11 | 2.04 |
| Timo Meier | NJ | $6,000 | 14.65 | 2.44 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikolaj Ehlers | WPG | $4,400 | 13.22 | 3.00 |
| Reilly Smith | VGK | $4,700 | 13.50 | 2.87 |
| Alex Killorn | TB | $5,000 | 14.29 | 2.86 |
| Brandon Hagel | TB | $5,100 | 14.01 | 2.75 |
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Defenseman
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Pietrangelo | VGK | $6,400 | 16.68 | 2.61 |
| Mikhail Sergachev | TB | $6,000 | 16.04 | 2.67 |
| Adam Fox | NYR | $6,100 | 14.15 | 2.32 |
| Shea Theodore | VGK | $5,200 | 13.65 | 2.62 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mikhail Sergachev | TB | $6,000 | 16.04 | 2.67 |
| Shea Theodore | VGK | $5,200 | 13.65 | 2.62 |
| Alex Pietrangelo | VGK | $6,400 | 16.68 | 2.61 |
| Neal Pionk | WPG | $5,000 | 12.19 | 2.44 |
Goalie
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Akira Schmid | NJ | $7,800 | 22.97 | 2.95 |
| Laurent Brossoit | VGK | $8,300 | 22.09 | 2.66 |
| Igor Shesterkin | NYR | $7,600 | 20.10 | 2.64 |
| Ilya Samsonov | TOR | $8,200 | 18.37 | 2.24 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Akira Schmid | NJ | $7,800 | 22.97 | 2.95 |
| Laurent Brossoit | VGK | $8,300 | 22.09 | 2.66 |
| Igor Shesterkin | NYR | $7,600 | 20.10 | 2.64 |
| Connor Hellebuyck | WPG | $7,300 | 16.87 | 2.31 |
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.