Daily Player Picks
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Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Tavares | TOR | $7,500 | 17.26 | 2.30 |
| Mika Zibanejad | NYR | $8,000 | 15.65 | 1.96 |
| Evgeni Malkin | PIT | $6,800 | 15.07 | 2.22 |
| Sidney Crosby | PIT | $7,700 | 14.51 | 1.88 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Filip Chytil | NYR | $5,300 | 12.87 | 2.43 |
| Barrett Hayton | ARI | $4,200 | 9.95 | 2.37 |
| John Tavares | TOR | $7,500 | 17.26 | 2.30 |
| Sam Lafferty | CHI | $2,900 | 6.58 | 2.27 |
Wing
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Nylander | TOR | $7,700 | 17.02 | 2.21 |
| Mitchell Marner | TOR | $6,800 | 13.98 | 2.06 |
| Jake Guentzel | PIT | $7,000 | 13.53 | 1.93 |
| Patrik Laine | CLS | $7,500 | 13.35 | 1.78 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Ritchie | ARI | $2,800 | 6.77 | 2.42 |
| Calle Jarnkrok | TOR | $3,500 | 8.43 | 2.41 |
| Derek Grant | ANH | $2,500 | 5.91 | 2.36 |
| Ryan Donato | SEA | $3,200 | 7.52 | 2.35 |
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Defenseman
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jakob Chychrun | ARI | $7,300 | 14.06 | 1.93 |
| Adam Fox | NYR | $7,200 | 12.92 | 1.79 |
| Jacob Trouba | NYR | $6,100 | 11.96 | 1.96 |
| Seth Jones | CHI | $6,600 | 11.47 | 1.74 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| T.J. Brodie | TOR | $3,500 | 9.03 | 2.58 |
| Braden Schneider | NYR | $2,700 | 6.93 | 2.57 |
| Simon Benoit | ANH | $2,500 | 6.26 | 2.50 |
| Mark Giordano | TOR | $4,200 | 10.16 | 2.42 |
Goalie
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Casey DeSmith | PIT | $8,200 | 14.81 | 1.81 |
| Igor Shesterkin | NYR | $7,800 | 14.53 | 1.86 |
| Jaxson Stauber | CHI | $7,400 | 14.33 | 1.94 |
| Connor Ingram | ARI | $8,000 | 14.01 | 1.75 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaxson Stauber | CHI | $7,400 | 14.33 | 1.94 |
| Igor Shesterkin | NYR | $7,800 | 14.53 | 1.86 |
| Casey DeSmith | PIT | $8,200 | 14.81 | 1.81 |
| Connor Ingram | ARI | $8,000 | 14.01 | 1.75 |
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.