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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mika Zibanejad | NYR | $9,000 | 12.94 | 1.44 |
| Tim Stuetzle | OTT | $9,800 | 12.51 | 1.28 |
| Dylan Cozens | OTT | $8,600 | 11.10 | 1.29 |
| Shane Pinto | OTT | $7,800 | 9.89 | 1.27 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lars Eller | OTT | $2,000 | 4.02 | 2.01 |
| Adam Edstrom | NYR | $2,000 | 3.73 | 1.87 |
| Mika Zibanejad | NYR | $9,000 | 12.94 | 1.44 |
| Dylan Cozens | OTT | $8,600 | 11.10 | 1.29 |
Wing
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brady Tkachuk | OTT | $10,600 | 13.53 | 1.28 |
| Alexis Lafreniere | NYR | $7,200 | 11.50 | 1.60 |
| Drake Batherson | OTT | $9,400 | 10.84 | 1.15 |
| Gabe Perreault | NYR | $6,000 | 7.84 | 1.31 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Cousins | OTT | $2,000 | 5.11 | 2.56 |
| Taylor Raddysh | NYR | $2,400 | 4.31 | 1.79 |
| Michael Amadio | OTT | $4,400 | 7.73 | 1.76 |
| Conor Sheary | NYR | $2,000 | 3.48 | 1.74 |
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Defenseman
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Chabot | OTT | $8,400 | 10.69 | 1.27 |
| Vladislav Gavrikov | NYR | $5,600 | 8.42 | 1.50 |
| Adam Fox | NYR | $8,000 | 8.36 | 1.05 |
| Tyler Kleven | OTT | $3,600 | 7.68 | 2.13 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Will Borgen | NYR | $2,000 | 5.90 | 2.95 |
| Tyler Kleven | OTT | $3,600 | 7.68 | 2.13 |
| Lassi Thomson | OTT | $2,000 | 4.09 | 2.04 |
| Matthew Robertson | NYR | $2,800 | 5.47 | 1.95 |
Goalie
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Igor Shesterkin | NYR | $9,600 | 11.75 | 1.22 |
| Linus Ullmark | OTT | $10,200 | 10.66 | 1.05 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Igor Shesterkin | NYR | $9,600 | 11.75 | 1.22 |
| Linus Ullmark | OTT | $10,200 | 10.66 | 1.05 |
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.