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 | $8,800 | 19.50 | 2.22 |
| Sidney Crosby | PIT | $7,100 | 16.65 | 2.34 |
| Evgeni Malkin | PIT | $6,200 | 15.49 | 2.50 |
| John Tavares | TOR | $6,000 | 13.84 | 2.31 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Casey Mittelstadt | BUF | $2,900 | 7.62 | 2.63 |
| Ryan Poehling | PIT | $2,500 | 6.43 | 2.57 |
| David Kampf | TOR | $2,500 | 6.37 | 2.55 |
| Evgeni Malkin | PIT | $6,200 | 15.49 | 2.50 |
Wing
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Guentzel | PIT | $7,100 | 17.45 | 2.46 |
| Bryan Rust | PIT | $5,400 | 13.04 | 2.41 |
| Jeff Skinner | BUF | $5,000 | 12.98 | 2.60 |
| Mitchell Marner | TOR | $6,300 | 12.73 | 2.02 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Owen Tippett | PHI | $2,700 | 7.63 | 2.83 |
| Danton Heinen | PIT | $3,200 | 8.61 | 2.69 |
| Jeff Skinner | BUF | $5,000 | 12.98 | 2.60 |
| Noah Cates | PHI | $2,500 | 6.42 | 2.57 |
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Defenseman
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rasmus Dahlin | BUF | $7,700 | 15.09 | 1.96 |
| Ivan Provorov | PHI | $5,900 | 13.32 | 2.26 |
| Morgan Rielly | TOR | $5,200 | 11.46 | 2.20 |
| Jeff Petry | PIT | $4,500 | 10.72 | 2.38 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marcus Pettersson | PIT | $3,000 | 8.14 | 2.71 |
| Mark Giordano | TOR | $2,900 | 7.59 | 2.62 |
| Pierre-Olivier Joseph | PIT | $2,500 | 6.48 | 2.59 |
| Kale Clague | BUF | $2,500 | 6.20 | 2.48 |
Goalie
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Casey DeSmith | PIT | $7,800 | 16.20 | 2.08 |
| Ilya Samsonov | TOR | $8,500 | 14.26 | 1.68 |
| Eric Comrie | BUF | $7,400 | 11.97 | 1.62 |
| Felix Sandstrom | PHI | $6,900 | 7.42 | 1.08 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Casey DeSmith | PIT | $7,800 | 16.20 | 2.08 |
| Ilya Samsonov | TOR | $8,500 | 14.26 | 1.68 |
| Eric Comrie | BUF | $7,400 | 11.97 | 1.62 |
| Felix Sandstrom | PHI | $6,900 | 7.42 | 1.08 |
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.