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 | $10,600 | 14.29 | 1.35 |
| Sebastian Aho | CAR | $9,600 | 11.29 | 1.18 |
| Nico Hischier | NJ | $8,400 | 10.85 | 1.29 |
| Jesperi Kotkaniemi | CAR | $5,000 | 8.62 | 1.72 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael McLeod | NJ | $2,000 | 4.95 | 2.48 |
| Jesperi Kotkaniemi | CAR | $5,000 | 8.62 | 1.72 |
| Jordan Staal | CAR | $4,000 | 6.77 | 1.69 |
| Derek Stepan | CAR | $2,200 | 3.30 | 1.50 |
Wing
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Erik Haula | NJ | $6,600 | 10.53 | 1.60 |
| Timo Meier | NJ | $8,000 | 10.46 | 1.31 |
| Seth Jarvis | CAR | $7,800 | 10.43 | 1.34 |
| Jesper Bratt | NJ | $8,000 | 8.62 | 1.08 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nathan Bastian | NJ | $2,000 | 5.97 | 2.98 |
| Jesper Fast | CAR | $3,400 | 7.88 | 2.32 |
| Paul Stastny | CAR | $2,000 | 4.49 | 2.25 |
| Curtis Lazar | NJ | $2,000 | 4.28 | 2.14 |
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Defenseman
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brent Burns | CAR | $9,000 | 14.35 | 1.59 |
| Dougie Hamilton | NJ | $8,600 | 9.28 | 1.08 |
| Ryan Graves | NJ | $7,000 | 8.48 | 1.21 |
| Brett Pesce | CAR | $5,200 | 8.42 | 1.62 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Marino | NJ | $3,200 | 5.36 | 1.68 |
| Jalen Chatfield | CAR | $2,000 | 3.37 | 1.68 |
| Brett Pesce | CAR | $5,200 | 8.42 | 1.62 |
| Brent Burns | CAR | $9,000 | 14.35 | 1.59 |
Goalie
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frederik Andersen | CAR | $10,800 | 14.37 | 1.33 |
| Akira Schmid | NJ | $10,200 | 11.61 | 1.14 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frederik Andersen | CAR | $10,800 | 14.37 | 1.33 |
| Akira Schmid | NJ | $10,200 | 11.61 | 1.14 |
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.