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 | $10,800 | 21.07 | 1.95 |
| Dylan Strome | WAS | $6,000 | 11.67 | 1.95 |
| Erik Haula | NJ | $7,000 | 10.97 | 1.57 |
| Nico Hischier | NJ | $8,000 | 9.94 | 1.24 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael McLeod | NJ | $3,000 | 7.17 | 2.39 |
| Aliaksei Protas | WAS | $2,000 | 4.05 | 2.03 |
| Jack Hughes | NJ | $10,800 | 21.07 | 1.95 |
| Dylan Strome | WAS | $6,000 | 11.67 | 1.95 |
Wing
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Toffoli | NJ | $8,600 | 16.36 | 1.90 |
| Alex Ovechkin | WAS | $10,000 | 14.11 | 1.41 |
| Jesper Bratt | NJ | $8,400 | 12.46 | 1.48 |
| Timo Meier | NJ | $8,800 | 10.57 | 1.20 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nathan Bastian | NJ | $2,400 | 4.69 | 1.96 |
| Tyler Toffoli | NJ | $8,600 | 16.36 | 1.90 |
| Beck Malenstyn | WAS | $2,000 | 3.52 | 1.76 |
| Tom Wilson | WAS | $6,800 | 10.31 | 1.52 |
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Defenseman
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Carlson | WAS | $9,000 | 13.66 | 1.52 |
| Dougie Hamilton | NJ | $8,200 | 11.57 | 1.41 |
| Jonas Siegenthaler | NJ | $5,800 | 9.11 | 1.57 |
| Martin Fehervary | WAS | $3,400 | 7.12 | 2.10 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brendan Smith | NJ | $2,000 | 5.34 | 2.67 |
| John Marino | NJ | $2,600 | 6.68 | 2.57 |
| Alexander Alexeyev | WAS | $2,000 | 4.89 | 2.45 |
| Martin Fehervary | WAS | $3,400 | 7.12 | 2.10 |
Goalie
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Akira Schmid | NJ | $10,200 | 15.29 | 1.50 |
| Hunter Shepard | WAS | $9,400 | 10.74 | 1.14 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Akira Schmid | NJ | $10,200 | 15.29 | 1.50 |
| Hunter Shepard | WAS | $9,400 | 10.74 | 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.