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 | $9,200 | 19.66 | 2.14 |
| Jack Eichel | VGK | $7,500 | 14.97 | 2.00 |
| John Tavares | TOR | $6,100 | 14.58 | 2.39 |
| Tomas Hertl | VGK | $5,500 | 14.44 | 2.63 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nicolas Roy | VGK | $3,400 | 9.33 | 2.74 |
| Tomas Hertl | VGK | $5,500 | 14.44 | 2.63 |
| Jordan Staal | CAR | $2,900 | 6.99 | 2.41 |
| John Tavares | TOR | $6,100 | 14.58 | 2.39 |
Wing
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seth Jarvis | CAR | $6,200 | 16.12 | 2.60 |
| Kirill Kaprizov | MIN | $8,300 | 15.09 | 1.82 |
| Matt Boldy | MIN | $7,200 | 14.12 | 1.96 |
| Mitch Marner | TOR | $7,000 | 13.48 | 1.93 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seth Jarvis | CAR | $6,200 | 16.12 | 2.60 |
| Marcus Johansson | MIN | $3,200 | 8.03 | 2.51 |
| Brandon Saad | VGK | $3,100 | 7.57 | 2.44 |
| Taylor Hall | CAR | $4,300 | 9.90 | 2.30 |
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Defenseman
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Sanderson | OTT | $5,800 | 12.64 | 2.18 |
| Thomas Chabot | OTT | $5,600 | 12.51 | 2.23 |
| Brock Faber | MIN | $4,400 | 9.94 | 2.26 |
| Luke Hughes | NJD | $4,600 | 9.80 | 2.13 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake McCabe | TOR | $3,000 | 8.59 | 2.86 |
| Jared Spurgeon | MIN | $3,500 | 8.48 | 2.42 |
| Brock Faber | MIN | $4,400 | 9.94 | 2.26 |
| Thomas Chabot | OTT | $5,600 | 12.51 | 2.23 |
Goalie
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Stolarz | TOR | $7,900 | 18.69 | 2.37 |
| Adin Hill | VGK | $8,100 | 15.14 | 1.87 |
| Linus Ullmark | OTT | $7,500 | 11.60 | 1.55 |
| Frederik Andersen | CAR | $8,100 | 11.46 | 1.42 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Stolarz | TOR | $7,900 | 18.69 | 2.37 |
| Adin Hill | VGK | $8,100 | 15.14 | 1.87 |
| Linus Ullmark | OTT | $7,500 | 11.60 | 1.55 |
| Frederik Andersen | CAR | $8,100 | 11.46 | 1.42 |
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.