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 | $9,000 | 19.51 | 2.17 |
| Nathan MacKinnon | COL | $9,500 | 19.32 | 2.03 |
| John Tavares | TOR | $7,000 | 16.02 | 2.29 |
| Sebastian Aho | CAR | $6,700 | 12.85 | 1.92 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mark Jankowski | CAR | $2,700 | 6.56 | 2.43 |
| John Tavares | TOR | $7,000 | 16.02 | 2.29 |
| Pius Suter | VAN | $4,800 | 10.89 | 2.27 |
| Auston Matthews | TOR | $9,000 | 19.51 | 2.17 |
Wing
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Nylander | TOR | $7,300 | 15.45 | 2.12 |
| Alex Ovechkin | WSH | $7,800 | 15.45 | 1.98 |
| Seth Jarvis | CAR | $6,000 | 14.50 | 2.42 |
| Ryan Donato | CHI | $5,900 | 14.33 | 2.43 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jani Nyman | SEA | $3,400 | 8.38 | 2.46 |
| Ryan Donato | CHI | $5,900 | 14.33 | 2.43 |
| Anthony Beauvillier | WSH | $3,100 | 7.51 | 2.42 |
| Seth Jarvis | CAR | $6,000 | 14.50 | 2.42 |
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Defenseman
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cale Makar | COL | $7,700 | 19.27 | 2.50 |
| Quinn Hughes | VAN | $7,200 | 14.84 | 2.06 |
| Adam Fox | NYR | $6,200 | 14.20 | 2.29 |
| Jakob Chychrun | WSH | $5,600 | 10.89 | 1.94 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Lindgren | COL | $3,000 | 8.91 | 2.97 |
| Sam Rinzel | CHI | $2,500 | 6.75 | 2.70 |
| Cale Makar | COL | $7,700 | 19.27 | 2.50 |
| Jake McCabe | TOR | $3,600 | 8.55 | 2.37 |
Goalie
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Stolarz | TOR | $7,800 | 14.16 | 1.82 |
| Scott Wedgewood | COL | $8,400 | 14.12 | 1.68 |
| Frederik Andersen | CAR | $8,000 | 14.06 | 1.76 |
| Igor Shesterkin | NYR | $7,900 | 13.58 | 1.72 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Stolarz | TOR | $7,800 | 14.16 | 1.82 |
| Frederik Andersen | CAR | $8,000 | 14.06 | 1.76 |
| Igor Shesterkin | NYR | $7,900 | 13.58 | 1.72 |
| Filip Gustavsson | MIN | $7,500 | 12.79 | 1.71 |
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.