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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Logan Stankoven | CAR | $8,600 | 13.89 | 1.61 |
| Nick Suzuki | MTL | $9,800 | 12.69 | 1.30 |
| Sebastian Aho | CAR | $8,800 | 10.54 | 1.20 |
| Jordan Staal | CAR | $4,000 | 7.81 | 1.95 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phillip Danault | MTL | $2,400 | 6.05 | 2.52 |
| Jake Evans | MTL | $3,000 | 6.85 | 2.28 |
| Mark Jankowski | CAR | $2,000 | 4.38 | 2.19 |
| Jordan Staal | CAR | $4,000 | 7.81 | 1.95 |
Wing
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Juraj Slafkovsky | MTL | $9,400 | 13.13 | 1.40 |
| Seth Jarvis | CAR | $9,000 | 12.46 | 1.38 |
| Jackson Blake | CAR | $7,800 | 12.05 | 1.54 |
| Taylor Hall | CAR | $7,000 | 11.83 | 1.69 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Anderson | MTL | $2,000 | 5.17 | 2.59 |
| Kirby Dach | MTL | $2,000 | 4.38 | 2.19 |
| Zack Bolduc | MTL | $2,200 | 4.61 | 2.10 |
| Eric Robinson | CAR | $2,000 | 3.94 | 1.97 |
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Defenseman
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lane Hutson | MTL | $7,600 | 11.07 | 1.46 |
| Sean Walker | CAR | $5,000 | 8.83 | 1.77 |
| Shayne Gostisbehere | CAR | $6,400 | 7.95 | 1.24 |
| Mike Matheson | MTL | $5,400 | 7.89 | 1.46 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kaiden Guhle | MTL | $2,600 | 7.01 | 2.70 |
| Jalen Chatfield | CAR | $2,800 | 5.69 | 2.03 |
| Alexandre Carrier | MTL | $3,600 | 7.24 | 2.01 |
| Sean Walker | CAR | $5,000 | 8.83 | 1.77 |
Goalie
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frederik Andersen | CAR | $10,600 | 17.23 | 1.63 |
| Jakub Dobes | MTL | $10,000 | 13.69 | 1.37 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frederik Andersen | CAR | $10,600 | 17.23 | 1.63 |
| Jakub Dobes | MTL | $10,000 | 13.69 | 1.37 |
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.