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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sebastian Aho | CAR | $8,600 | 19.02 | 2.21 |
| Tim Stuetzle | OTT | $8,200 | 17.14 | 2.09 |
| Boone Jenner | CBJ | $7,400 | 13.84 | 1.87 |
| Evgeny Kuznetsov | WSH | $5,800 | 13.14 | 2.27 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quinton Byfield | LA | $3,100 | 7.74 | 2.50 |
| Nicklas Backstrom | WSH | $5,000 | 12.16 | 2.43 |
| Dylan Strome | WSH | $5,300 | 12.37 | 2.33 |
| Kirby Dach | MON | $5,400 | 12.34 | 2.29 |
Wing
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Ovechkin | WSH | $9,100 | 20.50 | 2.25 |
| Brady Tkachuk | OTT | $8,500 | 17.36 | 2.04 |
| Martin Necas | CAR | $8,000 | 17.30 | 2.16 |
| Kevin Fiala | LA | $7,900 | 16.11 | 2.04 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rafael Harvey-Pinard | MON | $3,000 | 9.24 | 3.08 |
| Alex Belzile | MON | $3,000 | 8.59 | 2.86 |
| Teuvo Teravainen | CAR | $5,400 | 12.48 | 2.31 |
| Alex Ovechkin | WSH | $9,100 | 20.50 | 2.25 |
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Defenseman
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brent Burns | CAR | $7,000 | 15.59 | 2.23 |
| Thomas Chabot | OTT | $6,700 | 14.29 | 2.13 |
| Erik Gustafsson | WSH | $5,100 | 12.95 | 2.54 |
| Brett Pesce | CAR | $5,200 | 12.18 | 2.34 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Erik Gustafsson | WSH | $5,100 | 12.95 | 2.54 |
| Brett Pesce | CAR | $5,200 | 12.18 | 2.34 |
| Brent Burns | CAR | $7,000 | 15.59 | 2.23 |
| Trevor van Riemsdyk | WSH | $4,000 | 8.81 | 2.20 |
Goalie
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frederik Andersen | CAR | $8,200 | 20.96 | 2.56 |
| Anton Forsberg | OTT | $7,300 | 16.25 | 2.23 |
| Pheonix Copley | LA | $7,000 | 14.71 | 2.10 |
| Charlie Lindgren | WSH | $8,400 | 13.09 | 1.56 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frederik Andersen | CAR | $8,200 | 20.96 | 2.56 |
| Anton Forsberg | OTT | $7,300 | 16.25 | 2.23 |
| Pheonix Copley | LA | $7,000 | 14.71 | 2.10 |
| Charlie Lindgren | WSH | $8,400 | 13.09 | 1.56 |
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.