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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tim Stuetzle | OTT | $9,000 | 12.29 | 1.37 |
| Sebastian Aho | CAR | $9,800 | 11.85 | 1.21 |
| Josh Norris | OTT | $7,800 | 9.63 | 1.24 |
| Jesperi Kotkaniemi | CAR | $5,800 | 6.44 | 1.11 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyson Jost | CAR | $2,000 | 3.08 | 1.54 |
| Jordan Staal | CAR | $3,600 | 5.29 | 1.47 |
| Tim Stuetzle | OTT | $9,000 | 12.29 | 1.37 |
| Josh Norris | OTT | $7,800 | 9.63 | 1.24 |
Wing
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Martin Necas | CAR | $9,600 | 16.72 | 1.74 |
| Brady Tkachuk | OTT | $10,600 | 16.39 | 1.55 |
| Andrei Svechnikov | CAR | $8,200 | 13.80 | 1.68 |
| Seth Jarvis | CAR | $8,400 | 12.90 | 1.54 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Noah Gregor | OTT | $2,000 | 4.94 | 2.47 |
| Michael Amadio | OTT | $2,000 | 4.48 | 2.24 |
| Nick Cousins | OTT | $2,600 | 5.37 | 2.07 |
| Jordan Martinook | CAR | $4,000 | 7.98 | 1.99 |
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Defenseman
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shayne Gostisbehere | CAR | $7,400 | 10.57 | 1.43 |
| Thomas Chabot | OTT | $7,200 | 8.81 | 1.22 |
| Brent Burns | CAR | $6,200 | 8.47 | 1.37 |
| Dmitry Orlov | CAR | $4,800 | 7.51 | 1.57 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Jensen | OTT | $2,800 | 6.81 | 2.43 |
| Jalen Chatfield | CAR | $3,400 | 7.31 | 2.15 |
| Sean Walker | CAR | $2,400 | 5.15 | 2.15 |
| Jacob Bernard-Docker | OTT | $2,000 | 4.24 | 2.12 |
Goalie
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pyotr Kochetkov | CAR | $10,400 | 13.94 | 1.34 |
| Linus Ullmark | OTT | $9,400 | 9.60 | 1.02 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pyotr Kochetkov | CAR | $10,400 | 13.94 | 1.34 |
| Linus Ullmark | OTT | $9,400 | 9.60 | 1.02 |
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.