Daily Player Picks
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Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auston Matthews | TOR | $8,900 | 20.79 | 2.34 |
| Jack Eichel | VGK | $8,300 | 18.38 | 2.21 |
| Tim Stuetzle | OTT | $7,200 | 16.30 | 2.26 |
| Ryan Donato | CHI | $6,200 | 16.05 | 2.59 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Donato | CHI | $6,200 | 16.05 | 2.59 |
| Shane Pinto | OTT | $5,600 | 14.13 | 2.52 |
| Pierre-Luc Dubois | WSH | $6,400 | 15.30 | 2.39 |
| Tomas Hertl | VGK | $6,600 | 15.61 | 2.36 |
Wing
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Ovechkin | WSH | $8,400 | 16.58 | 1.97 |
| William Nylander | TOR | $7,600 | 16.46 | 2.17 |
| Kevin Fiala | LA | $6,800 | 16.22 | 2.39 |
| Artemi Panarin | NYR | $7,700 | 15.34 | 1.99 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matthew Knies | TOR | $5,900 | 15.27 | 2.59 |
| Teuvo Teravainen | CHI | $5,700 | 14.66 | 2.57 |
| Kevin Fiala | LA | $6,800 | 16.22 | 2.39 |
| Cutter Gauthier | ANH | $5,200 | 11.89 | 2.29 |
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Defenseman
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Sanderson | OTT | $6,300 | 16.14 | 2.56 |
| Jackson LaCombe | ANH | $5,900 | 14.07 | 2.38 |
| Thomas Chabot | OTT | $5,500 | 13.68 | 2.49 |
| Colton Parayko | STL | $5,700 | 13.24 | 2.32 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Sanderson | OTT | $6,300 | 16.14 | 2.56 |
| Thomas Chabot | OTT | $5,500 | 13.68 | 2.49 |
| Tyler Myers | VAN | $4,700 | 11.39 | 2.42 |
| Jackson LaCombe | ANH | $5,900 | 14.07 | 2.38 |
Goalie
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Darcy Kuemper | LA | $7,700 | 19.86 | 2.58 |
| Adin Hill | VGK | $7,400 | 19.80 | 2.68 |
| Linus Ullmark | OTT | $8,100 | 19.06 | 2.35 |
| Kevin Lankinen | VAN | $7,900 | 18.21 | 2.30 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adin Hill | VGK | $7,400 | 19.80 | 2.68 |
| Darcy Kuemper | LA | $7,700 | 19.86 | 2.58 |
| Linus Ullmark | OTT | $8,100 | 19.06 | 2.35 |
| Kevin Lankinen | VAN | $7,900 | 18.21 | 2.30 |
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.