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 | $8,900 | 19.98 | 2.25 |
| John Tavares | TOR | $7,000 | 15.86 | 2.27 |
| Roope Hintz | DAL | $6,100 | 15.00 | 2.46 |
| Sidney Crosby | PIT | $7,300 | 14.27 | 1.95 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yanni Gourde | SEA | $2,700 | 8.06 | 2.99 |
| Jeff Carter | PIT | $3,500 | 9.17 | 2.62 |
| Nick Bonino | SJ | $2,500 | 6.28 | 2.51 |
| Roope Hintz | DAL | $6,100 | 15.00 | 2.46 |
Wing
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kirill Kaprizov | MIN | $8,700 | 20.50 | 2.36 |
| Jake Guentzel | PIT | $7,700 | 18.32 | 2.38 |
| Nikita Kucherov | TB | $9,000 | 17.52 | 1.95 |
| Jason Robertson | DAL | $7,200 | 17.42 | 2.42 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jared McCann | SEA | $3,200 | 10.77 | 3.36 |
| William Nylander | TOR | $5,100 | 13.71 | 2.69 |
| Jamie Benn | DAL | $4,200 | 10.76 | 2.56 |
| Joe Pavelski | DAL | $5,000 | 12.52 | 2.50 |
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Defenseman
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Erik Karlsson | SJ | $8,100 | 17.91 | 2.21 |
| Victor Hedman | TB | $7,300 | 13.73 | 1.88 |
| John Carlson | WAS | $6,800 | 13.55 | 1.99 |
| Miro Heiskanen | DAL | $5,700 | 12.95 | 2.27 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jani Hakanpaa | DAL | $2,500 | 6.82 | 2.73 |
| Esa Lindell | DAL | $3,200 | 8.19 | 2.56 |
| Carson Soucy | SEA | $2,500 | 5.71 | 2.28 |
| Miro Heiskanen | DAL | $5,700 | 12.95 | 2.27 |
Goalie
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Oettinger | DAL | $8,100 | 23.91 | 2.95 |
| Andrei Vasilevskiy | TB | $7,900 | 15.75 | 1.99 |
| Casey DeSmith | PIT | $6,900 | 13.19 | 1.91 |
| Marc-Andre Fleury | MIN | $7,700 | 13.04 | 1.69 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Oettinger | DAL | $8,100 | 23.91 | 2.95 |
| Andrei Vasilevskiy | TB | $7,900 | 15.75 | 1.99 |
| Casey DeSmith | PIT | $6,900 | 13.19 | 1.91 |
| Marc-Andre Fleury | MIN | $7,700 | 13.04 | 1.69 |
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.