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 | $9,700 | 19.95 | 2.06 |
| Jack Eichel | VGK | $8,900 | 14.87 | 1.67 |
| John Tavares | TOR | $7,200 | 13.41 | 1.86 |
| Tage Thompson | BUF | $8,100 | 12.65 | 1.56 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jiri Kulich | BUF | $3,000 | 7.47 | 2.49 |
| Frederick Gaudreau | MIN | $2,800 | 6.70 | 2.39 |
| Marco Rossi | MIN | $4,700 | 10.59 | 2.25 |
| Cole Sillinger | CBJ | $4,000 | 8.84 | 2.21 |
Wing
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kirill Kaprizov | MIN | $9,300 | 19.00 | 2.04 |
| William Nylander | TOR | $8,300 | 16.96 | 2.04 |
| Martin Necas | CAR | $7,700 | 15.81 | 2.05 |
| Mitch Marner | TOR | $7,500 | 15.72 | 2.10 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dylan Holloway | STL | $3,700 | 10.18 | 2.75 |
| Victor Olofsson | VGK | $3,600 | 9.85 | 2.73 |
| Pierre Engvall | NYI | $2,000 | 5.28 | 2.64 |
| Marcus Johansson | MIN | $2,700 | 7.01 | 2.60 |
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Defenseman
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zach Werenski | CBJ | $8,000 | 16.98 | 2.12 |
| Noah Dobson | NYI | $9,600 | 13.37 | 1.39 |
| Adam Fox | NYR | $5,800 | 11.44 | 1.97 |
| Shayne Gostisbehere | CAR | $4,900 | 11.02 | 2.25 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scott Mayfield | NYI | $2,000 | 5.90 | 2.95 |
| Dennis Cholowski | NYI | $2,000 | 5.60 | 2.80 |
| Jake McCabe | TOR | $2,600 | 7.26 | 2.79 |
| Declan Chisholm | MIN | $2,500 | 6.63 | 2.65 |
Goalie
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ilya Sorokin | NYI | $10,800 | 16.40 | 1.52 |
| Joel Hofer | STL | $7,400 | 13.28 | 1.79 |
| Jonathan Quick | NYR | $8,000 | 12.11 | 1.51 |
| Dustin Tokarski | CAR | $8,400 | 11.85 | 1.41 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joel Hofer | STL | $7,400 | 13.28 | 1.79 |
| Ilya Samsonov | VGK | $7,600 | 11.76 | 1.55 |
| Ilya Sorokin | NYI | $10,800 | 16.40 | 1.52 |
| Jonathan Quick | NYR | $8,000 | 12.11 | 1.51 |
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.