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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tage Thompson | BUF | $10,600 | 13.36 | 1.26 |
| Nick Suzuki | MTL | $9,800 | 12.04 | 1.23 |
| Josh Norris | BUF | $5,400 | 7.93 | 1.47 |
| Konsta Helenius | BUF | $2,600 | 7.10 | 2.73 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Konsta Helenius | BUF | $2,600 | 7.10 | 2.73 |
| Jake Evans | MTL | $3,200 | 7.03 | 2.20 |
| Phillip Danault | MTL | $2,200 | 4.69 | 2.13 |
| Josh Norris | BUF | $5,400 | 7.93 | 1.47 |
Wing
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Juraj Slafkovsky | MTL | $8,600 | 12.91 | 1.50 |
| Alex Tuch | BUF | $9,000 | 12.56 | 1.40 |
| Cole Caufield | MTL | $9,400 | 11.93 | 1.27 |
| Josh Doan | BUF | $6,800 | 9.86 | 1.45 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Anderson | MTL | $2,400 | 5.45 | 2.27 |
| Kirby Dach | MTL | $2,800 | 5.58 | 1.99 |
| Peyton Krebs | BUF | $3,400 | 6.54 | 1.92 |
| Beck Malenstyn | BUF | $2,000 | 3.76 | 1.88 |
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Defenseman
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rasmus Dahlin | BUF | $8,400 | 13.39 | 1.59 |
| Lane Hutson | MTL | $8,000 | 11.11 | 1.39 |
| Noah Dobson | MTL | $7,600 | 9.68 | 1.27 |
| Mattias Samuelsson | BUF | $5,800 | 9.11 | 1.57 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conor Timmins | BUF | $2,000 | 6.50 | 3.25 |
| Alexandre Carrier | MTL | $3,800 | 7.34 | 1.93 |
| Kaiden Guhle | MTL | $4,000 | 7.09 | 1.77 |
| Owen Power | BUF | $3,000 | 5.31 | 1.77 |
Goalie
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jakub Dobes | MTL | $10,200 | 13.63 | 1.34 |
| Alex Lyon | BUF | $9,200 | 9.40 | 1.02 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jakub Dobes | MTL | $10,200 | 13.63 | 1.34 |
| Alex Lyon | BUF | $9,200 | 9.40 | 1.02 |
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.