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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tim Stuetzle | OTT | $6,800 | 17.19 | 2.53 |
| Mika Zibanejad | NYR | $7,400 | 16.16 | 2.18 |
| Aleksander Barkov | FLA | $6,700 | 16.09 | 2.40 |
| Sidney Crosby | PIT | $7,100 | 15.22 | 2.14 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trent Frederic | BOS | $2,900 | 7.98 | 2.75 |
| Mikael Backlund | CGY | $5,200 | 13.40 | 2.58 |
| Tim Stuetzle | OTT | $6,800 | 17.19 | 2.53 |
| Evgeni Malkin | PIT | $5,800 | 14.54 | 2.51 |
Wing
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Pastrnak | BOS | $9,600 | 20.34 | 2.12 |
| Matthew Tkachuk | FLA | $8,500 | 19.81 | 2.33 |
| Brady Tkachuk | OTT | $7,500 | 16.68 | 2.22 |
| Carter Verhaeghe | FLA | $6,600 | 16.49 | 2.50 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sam Reinhart | FLA | $5,500 | 14.95 | 2.72 |
| Pavel Zacha | BOS | $3,800 | 9.96 | 2.62 |
| Jaden Schwartz | SEA | $3,900 | 10.01 | 2.57 |
| Carter Verhaeghe | FLA | $6,600 | 16.49 | 2.50 |
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Defenseman
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Ekblad | FLA | $6,100 | 14.68 | 2.41 |
| Erik Karlsson | SJ | $7,700 | 13.81 | 1.79 |
| Brandon Montour | FLA | $5,900 | 13.48 | 2.29 |
| Josh Morrissey | WPG | $6,200 | 13.38 | 2.16 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Derek Forbort | BOS | $2,800 | 7.77 | 2.77 |
| Simon Benoit | ANH | $2,500 | 6.80 | 2.72 |
| Rasmus Ristolainen | PHI | $3,300 | 8.07 | 2.45 |
| Brandon Carlo | BOS | $2,900 | 7.09 | 2.45 |
Goalie
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linus Ullmark | BOS | $8,300 | 18.25 | 2.20 |
| Tristan Jarry | PIT | $6,500 | 17.15 | 2.64 |
| Sergei Bobrovsky | FLA | $8,500 | 14.19 | 1.67 |
| Igor Shesterkin | NYR | $7,900 | 13.75 | 1.74 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tristan Jarry | PIT | $6,500 | 17.15 | 2.64 |
| Linus Ullmark | BOS | $8,300 | 18.25 | 2.20 |
| Igor Shesterkin | NYR | $7,900 | 13.75 | 1.74 |
| Sergei Bobrovsky | FLA | $8,500 | 14.19 | 1.67 |
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.