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 | $8,800 | 17.58 | 2.00 |
| Patrik Laine | CLS | $6,900 | 14.40 | 2.09 |
| Elias Lindholm | CGY | $6,500 | 11.79 | 1.81 |
| Boone Jenner | CLS | $5,600 | 11.60 | 2.07 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mikael Backlund | CGY | $4,800 | 10.90 | 2.27 |
| Casey Cizikas | NYI | $2,700 | 5.70 | 2.11 |
| Patrik Laine | CLS | $6,900 | 14.40 | 2.09 |
| Boone Jenner | CLS | $5,600 | 11.60 | 2.07 |
Wing
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Toffoli | NJ | $6,500 | 13.61 | 2.09 |
| Johnny Gaudreau | CLS | $6,100 | 12.00 | 1.97 |
| Jesper Bratt | NJ | $6,400 | 11.17 | 1.75 |
| Timo Meier | NJ | $6,700 | 10.20 | 1.52 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walker Duehr | CGY | $2,500 | 6.23 | 2.49 |
| Justin Danforth | CLS | $2,500 | 6.09 | 2.44 |
| Adam Ruzicka | CGY | $3,000 | 6.85 | 2.28 |
| Kyle Palmieri | NYI | $4,700 | 10.18 | 2.17 |
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Defenseman
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zach Werenski | CLS | $6,300 | 12.72 | 2.02 |
| Rasmus Andersson | CGY | $5,700 | 11.18 | 1.96 |
| Noah Hanifin | CGY | $5,000 | 10.72 | 2.14 |
| Dougie Hamilton | NJ | $6,400 | 10.13 | 1.58 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikita Zadorov | CGY | $2,800 | 7.23 | 2.58 |
| Jonas Siegenthaler | NJ | $3,300 | 8.23 | 2.49 |
| Chris Tanev | CGY | $3,100 | 7.29 | 2.35 |
| MacKenzie Weegar | CGY | $4,300 | 9.75 | 2.27 |
Goalie
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Akira Schmid | NJ | $7,500 | 14.71 | 1.96 |
| Ilya Sorokin | NYI | $7,500 | 14.49 | 1.93 |
| Jacob Markstrom | CGY | $7,900 | 10.56 | 1.34 |
| Spencer Martin | CLS | $7,000 | 2.60 | 0.37 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Akira Schmid | NJ | $7,500 | 14.71 | 1.96 |
| Ilya Sorokin | NYI | $7,500 | 14.49 | 1.93 |
| Jacob Markstrom | CGY | $7,900 | 10.56 | 1.34 |
| Spencer Martin | CLS | $7,000 | 2.60 | 0.37 |
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.