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 | $8,800 | 14.13 | 1.61 |
| Jack Eichel | VGK | $10,400 | 11.03 | 1.06 |
| Sebastian Aho | CAR | $9,200 | 10.10 | 1.10 |
| Jordan Staal | CAR | $6,600 | 9.83 | 1.49 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mark Jankowski | CAR | $2,000 | 5.26 | 2.63 |
| Nic Dowd | VGK | $2,000 | 4.44 | 2.22 |
| Colton Sissons | VGK | $2,800 | 5.70 | 2.04 |
| William Karlsson | VGK | $4,800 | 8.77 | 1.83 |
Wing
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mitch Marner | VGK | $9,800 | 16.70 | 1.70 |
| Taylor Hall | CAR | $7,400 | 13.55 | 1.83 |
| Nikolaj Ehlers | CAR | $8,400 | 12.33 | 1.47 |
| Mark Stone | VGK | $7,600 | 12.14 | 1.60 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eric Robinson | CAR | $2,200 | 5.83 | 2.65 |
| Jordan Martinook | CAR | $3,400 | 7.09 | 2.09 |
| William Carrier | CAR | $2,000 | 3.84 | 1.92 |
| Cole Smith | VGK | $2,000 | 3.82 | 1.91 |
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Defenseman
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shea Theodore | VGK | $8,000 | 14.53 | 1.82 |
| Brayden McNabb | VGK | $4,400 | 9.00 | 2.04 |
| Shayne Gostisbehere | CAR | $6,000 | 8.74 | 1.46 |
| Jalen Chatfield | CAR | $4,000 | 8.70 | 2.17 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| K’Andre Miller | CAR | $3,000 | 8.10 | 2.70 |
| Noah Hanifin | VGK | $3,200 | 7.35 | 2.30 |
| Jalen Chatfield | CAR | $4,000 | 8.70 | 2.17 |
| Jaccob Slavin | CAR | $3,600 | 7.65 | 2.12 |
Goalie
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carter Hart | VGK | $9,600 | 13.05 | 1.36 |
| Frederik Andersen | CAR | $10,000 | 9.93 | 0.99 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carter Hart | VGK | $9,600 | 13.05 | 1.36 |
| Frederik Andersen | CAR | $10,000 | 9.93 | 0.99 |
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.