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 | $8,000 | 20.43 | 2.55 |
| Mika Zibanejad | NYR | $8,400 | 19.21 | 2.29 |
| Sidney Crosby | PIT | $8,500 | 18.85 | 2.22 |
| Evgeni Malkin | PIT | $7,400 | 18.52 | 2.50 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barrett Hayton | ARI | $4,100 | 12.26 | 2.99 |
| Filip Chytil | NYR | $6,000 | 16.28 | 2.71 |
| John Tavares | TOR | $8,000 | 20.43 | 2.55 |
| Evgeni Malkin | PIT | $7,400 | 18.52 | 2.50 |
Wing
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Nylander | TOR | $8,800 | 20.95 | 2.38 |
| Mitchell Marner | TOR | $8,400 | 17.97 | 2.14 |
| Jake Guentzel | PIT | $7,800 | 15.88 | 2.04 |
| Patrik Laine | CBJ | $8,300 | 15.66 | 1.89 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Nylander | TOR | $8,800 | 20.95 | 2.38 |
| Nick Schmaltz | ARI | $6,000 | 13.97 | 2.33 |
| Michael Bunting | TOR | $6,000 | 13.12 | 2.19 |
| Calle Jarnkrok | TOR | $5,100 | 11.02 | 2.16 |
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Defenseman
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adam Fox | NYR | $7,400 | 16.02 | 2.17 |
| Jakob Chychrun | ARI | $7,500 | 15.96 | 2.13 |
| Vince Dunn | SEA | $6,400 | 14.09 | 2.20 |
| Seth Jones | CHI | $6,800 | 13.68 | 2.01 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| T.J. Brodie | TOR | $3,700 | 9.81 | 2.65 |
| Mark Giordano | TOR | $4,800 | 11.09 | 2.31 |
| Jeff Petry | PIT | $5,800 | 13.37 | 2.30 |
| Vince Dunn | SEA | $6,400 | 14.09 | 2.20 |
Goalie
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaxson Stauber | CHI | $6,800 | 19.88 | 2.92 |
| Igor Shesterkin | NYR | $8,500 | 18.97 | 2.23 |
| Casey DeSmith | PIT | $7,500 | 17.64 | 2.35 |
| Ilya Samsonov | TOR | $8,200 | 16.05 | 1.96 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaxson Stauber | CHI | $6,800 | 19.88 | 2.92 |
| Casey DeSmith | PIT | $7,500 | 17.64 | 2.35 |
| Igor Shesterkin | NYR | $8,500 | 18.97 | 2.23 |
| Martin Jones | SEA | $7,300 | 15.11 | 2.07 |
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.