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 | $11,000 | 15.49 | 1.41 |
| John Tavares | TOR | $8,600 | 13.57 | 1.58 |
| Sean Monahan | CBJ | $8,000 | 11.02 | 1.38 |
| Adam Fantilli | CBJ | $7,600 | 10.82 | 1.42 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nicolas Roy | TOR | $2,400 | 5.16 | 2.15 |
| John Tavares | TOR | $8,600 | 13.57 | 1.58 |
| Isac Lundestrom | CBJ | $2,000 | 3.04 | 1.52 |
| Max Domi | TOR | $4,800 | 6.92 | 1.44 |
Wing
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kirill Marchenko | CBJ | $8,800 | 14.46 | 1.64 |
| Matthew Knies | TOR | $8,200 | 12.02 | 1.47 |
| Boone Jenner | CBJ | $7,400 | 10.35 | 1.40 |
| Dmitri Voronkov | CBJ | $7,200 | 10.14 | 1.41 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dakota Joshua | TOR | $2,000 | 6.21 | 3.10 |
| Miles Wood | CBJ | $2,000 | 5.78 | 2.89 |
| Yegor Chinakhov | CBJ | $2,200 | 5.77 | 2.62 |
| Mathieu Olivier | CBJ | $2,800 | 6.12 | 2.18 |
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Defenseman
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zach Werenski | CBJ | $9,800 | 15.49 | 1.58 |
| Dante Fabbro | CBJ | $5,000 | 9.40 | 1.88 |
| Morgan Rielly | TOR | $7,800 | 9.35 | 1.20 |
| Jake McCabe | TOR | $4,400 | 8.78 | 2.00 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Simon Benoit | TOR | $2,000 | 5.53 | 2.76 |
| Philippe Myers | TOR | $2,000 | 5.38 | 2.69 |
| Denton Mateychuk | CBJ | $3,400 | 7.10 | 2.09 |
| Jake McCabe | TOR | $4,400 | 8.78 | 2.00 |
Goalie
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elvis Merzlikins | CBJ | $9,600 | 10.67 | 1.11 |
| Cayden Primeau | TOR | $10,000 | 7.72 | 0.77 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elvis Merzlikins | CBJ | $9,600 | 10.67 | 1.11 |
| Cayden Primeau | TOR | $10,000 | 7.72 | 0.77 |
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.