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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mika Zibanejad | NYR | $7,200 | 15.76 | 2.19 |
| Sidney Crosby | PIT | $7,400 | 15.58 | 2.11 |
| Joel Eriksson Ek | MIN | $8,600 | 13.63 | 1.58 |
| Pierre-Luc Dubois | WPG | $5,900 | 13.26 | 2.25 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yanni Gourde | SEA | $2,900 | 8.54 | 2.94 |
| Jordan Staal | CAR | $2,700 | 6.93 | 2.57 |
| Adam Lowry | WPG | $3,200 | 8.02 | 2.51 |
| Matty Beniers | SEA | $4,800 | 11.32 | 2.36 |
Wing
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kirill Kaprizov | MIN | $11,000 | 21.08 | 1.92 |
| Mats Zuccarello | MIN | $9,200 | 16.50 | 1.79 |
| Brady Tkachuk | OTT | $10,000 | 16.18 | 1.62 |
| Timo Meier | SJ | $8,200 | 16.18 | 1.97 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daniel Sprong | SEA | $2,600 | 8.70 | 3.34 |
| Nick Bonino | SJ | $2,900 | 8.64 | 2.98 |
| Jordan Martinook | CAR | $2,900 | 8.53 | 2.94 |
| Stefan Noesen | CAR | $2,800 | 8.05 | 2.87 |
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Defenseman
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Erik Karlsson | SJ | $8,000 | 14.93 | 1.87 |
| Jacob Trouba | NYR | $5,300 | 13.12 | 2.48 |
| Brent Burns | CAR | $5,900 | 13.06 | 2.21 |
| Noah Hanifin | CGY | $5,500 | 12.49 | 2.27 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jamie Oleksiak | SEA | $2,600 | 7.45 | 2.86 |
| Scott Harrington | SJ | $2,800 | 7.67 | 2.74 |
| K’Andre Miller | NYR | $3,100 | 8.45 | 2.72 |
| Braden Schneider | NYR | $2,600 | 6.98 | 2.68 |
Goalie
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Igor Shesterkin | NYR | $8,300 | 19.37 | 2.33 |
| Filip Gustavsson | MIN | $10,200 | 15.25 | 1.49 |
| Casey DeSmith | PIT | $7,300 | 12.96 | 1.78 |
| Pyotr Kochetkov | CAR | $7,900 | 12.48 | 1.58 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Igor Shesterkin | NYR | $8,300 | 19.37 | 2.33 |
| Casey DeSmith | PIT | $7,300 | 12.96 | 1.78 |
| Pyotr Kochetkov | CAR | $7,900 | 12.48 | 1.58 |
| Filip Gustavsson | MIN | $10,200 | 15.25 | 1.49 |
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.