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 Eichel | VGK | $7,500 | 16.47 | 2.20 |
| Roope Hintz | DAL | $8,300 | 16.03 | 1.93 |
| Aleksander Barkov | FLA | $5,900 | 13.75 | 2.33 |
| Sam Bennett | FLA | $4,900 | 12.57 | 2.57 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Karlsson | VGK | $3,900 | 10.94 | 2.80 |
| Jordan Staal | CAR | $3,400 | 9.09 | 2.67 |
| Sam Bennett | FLA | $4,900 | 12.57 | 2.57 |
| Wyatt Johnston | DAL | $4,000 | 9.79 | 2.45 |
Wing
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matthew Tkachuk | FLA | $7,400 | 15.62 | 2.11 |
| Joe Pavelski | DAL | $7,200 | 13.75 | 1.91 |
| Jason Robertson | DAL | $7,700 | 13.33 | 1.73 |
| Carter Verhaeghe | FLA | $5,400 | 13.30 | 2.46 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jesper Fast | CAR | $2,800 | 8.21 | 2.93 |
| Reilly Smith | VGK | $4,000 | 11.73 | 2.93 |
| Ivan Barbashev | VGK | $3,400 | 8.77 | 2.58 |
| Sam Reinhart | FLA | $4,900 | 12.17 | 2.48 |
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Defenseman
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Montour | FLA | $6,000 | 15.29 | 2.55 |
| Brent Burns | CAR | $7,100 | 15.28 | 2.15 |
| Alex Pietrangelo | VGK | $5,500 | 12.48 | 2.27 |
| Alec Martinez | VGK | $4,200 | 9.85 | 2.35 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Montour | FLA | $6,000 | 15.29 | 2.55 |
| Zach Whitecloud | VGK | $3,000 | 7.48 | 2.49 |
| Alec Martinez | VGK | $4,200 | 9.85 | 2.35 |
| Gustav Forsling | FLA | $4,100 | 9.60 | 2.34 |
Goalie
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adin Hill | VGK | $7,500 | 15.53 | 2.07 |
| Jake Oettinger | DAL | $7,200 | 8.92 | 1.24 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adin Hill | VGK | $7,500 | 15.53 | 2.07 |
| Jake Oettinger | DAL | $7,200 | 8.92 | 1.24 |
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.