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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auston Matthews | TOR | $9,800 | 20.59 | 2.10 |
| Jack Eichel | VGK | $8,200 | 17.69 | 2.16 |
| Nico Hischier | NJ | $6,800 | 16.08 | 2.36 |
| Bo Horvat | NYI | $6,900 | 14.80 | 2.15 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wyatt Johnston | DAL | $5,200 | 13.61 | 2.62 |
| Jared McCann | SEA | $5,300 | 12.75 | 2.40 |
| Ryan Poehling | PHI | $3,400 | 8.03 | 2.36 |
| Nico Hischier | NJ | $6,800 | 16.08 | 2.36 |
Wing
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kirill Kaprizov | MIN | $9,000 | 22.03 | 2.45 |
| David Pastrnak | BOS | $9,700 | 19.46 | 2.01 |
| Nikita Kucherov | TB | $9,600 | 18.60 | 1.94 |
| Jack Hughes | NJ | $9,100 | 17.16 | 1.89 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Duclair | TB | $3,800 | 11.34 | 2.99 |
| Bobby McMann | TOR | $3,600 | 9.86 | 2.74 |
| Pavel Dorofeyev | VGK | $3,800 | 10.07 | 2.65 |
| David Perron | DET | $3,600 | 9.45 | 2.62 |
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Defenseman
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victor Hedman | TB | $6,600 | 14.67 | 2.22 |
| Noah Dobson | NYI | $7,100 | 14.13 | 1.99 |
| Shea Theodore | VGK | $6,500 | 13.97 | 2.15 |
| Miro Heiskanen | DAL | $5,800 | 12.52 | 2.16 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arber Xhekaj | MON | $2,900 | 8.09 | 2.79 |
| Darren Raddysh | TB | $3,200 | 7.98 | 2.50 |
| Andrew Peeke | BOS | $3,500 | 8.60 | 2.46 |
| Jake McCabe | TOR | $3,500 | 8.62 | 2.46 |
Goalie
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frederik Andersen | CAR | $7,900 | 17.70 | 2.24 |
| Igor Shesterkin | NYR | $7,600 | 16.58 | 2.18 |
| Sergei Bobrovsky | FLA | $7,500 | 16.24 | 2.17 |
| Joey Daccord | SEA | $8,100 | 15.90 | 1.96 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frederik Andersen | CAR | $7,900 | 17.70 | 2.24 |
| Igor Shesterkin | NYR | $7,600 | 16.58 | 2.18 |
| Sergei Bobrovsky | FLA | $7,500 | 16.24 | 2.17 |
| Ilya Sorokin | NYI | $7,800 | 15.87 | 2.03 |
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.