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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roope Hintz | DAL | $7,900 | 16.14 | 2.04 |
| Jack Eichel | VGK | $7,400 | 15.03 | 2.03 |
| Aleksander Barkov | FLA | $6,000 | 13.29 | 2.22 |
| Sam Bennett | FLA | $5,100 | 12.72 | 2.49 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Karlsson | VGK | $3,800 | 9.56 | 2.52 |
| Sam Bennett | FLA | $5,100 | 12.72 | 2.49 |
| Jordan Staal | CAR | $3,700 | 8.65 | 2.34 |
| Wyatt Johnston | DAL | $4,600 | 10.39 | 2.26 |
Wing
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matthew Tkachuk | FLA | $6,900 | 15.80 | 2.29 |
| Jonathan Marchessault | VGK | $5,800 | 14.28 | 2.46 |
| Joe Pavelski | DAL | $7,000 | 13.60 | 1.94 |
| Jason Robertson | DAL | $7,700 | 13.07 | 1.70 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonathan Marchessault | VGK | $5,800 | 14.28 | 2.46 |
| Reilly Smith | VGK | $4,200 | 10.31 | 2.45 |
| Jesper Fast | CAR | $3,200 | 7.82 | 2.44 |
| Sam Reinhart | FLA | $4,900 | 11.77 | 2.40 |
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Defenseman
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Montour | FLA | $5,800 | 15.43 | 2.66 |
| Brent Burns | CAR | $7,100 | 14.55 | 2.05 |
| Alex Pietrangelo | VGK | $5,500 | 11.88 | 2.16 |
| Miro Heiskanen | DAL | $5,700 | 10.16 | 1.78 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Montour | FLA | $5,800 | 15.43 | 2.66 |
| Radko Gudas | FLA | $3,000 | 7.29 | 2.43 |
| Gustav Forsling | FLA | $4,000 | 9.29 | 2.32 |
| Ryan Suter | DAL | $3,200 | 7.23 | 2.26 |
Goalie
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sergei Bobrovsky | FLA | $7,700 | 21.78 | 2.83 |
| Frederik Andersen | CAR | $7,500 | 11.62 | 1.55 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sergei Bobrovsky | FLA | $7,700 | 21.78 | 2.83 |
| Frederik Andersen | CAR | $7,500 | 11.62 | 1.55 |
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.