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 | $8,400 | 21.40 | 2.55 |
| Mika Zibanejad | NYR | $8,300 | 20.29 | 2.44 |
| Aleksander Barkov | FLA | $7,800 | 20.13 | 2.58 |
| Sidney Crosby | PIT | $8,200 | 19.09 | 2.33 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mikael Backlund | CGY | $5,500 | 15.49 | 2.82 |
| Filip Chytil | NYR | $6,000 | 15.99 | 2.66 |
| Anton Lundell | FLA | $4,500 | 11.97 | 2.66 |
| Aleksander Barkov | FLA | $7,800 | 20.13 | 2.58 |
Wing
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matthew Tkachuk | FLA | $9,700 | 24.49 | 2.52 |
| David Pastrnak | BOS | $10,300 | 23.54 | 2.29 |
| Brady Tkachuk | OTT | $8,800 | 20.17 | 2.29 |
| Carter Verhaeghe | FLA | $7,600 | 19.73 | 2.60 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sam Reinhart | FLA | $6,900 | 18.71 | 2.71 |
| Rickard Rakell | PIT | $6,700 | 17.48 | 2.61 |
| Carter Verhaeghe | FLA | $7,600 | 19.73 | 2.60 |
| Eeli Tolvanen | SEA | $5,300 | 13.60 | 2.57 |
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Defenseman
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Erik Karlsson | SJ | $8,000 | 17.63 | 2.20 |
| Brandon Montour | FLA | $7,200 | 16.58 | 2.30 |
| Adam Fox | NYR | $7,100 | 15.60 | 2.20 |
| Aaron Ekblad | FLA | $6,600 | 15.50 | 2.35 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Ekblad | FLA | $6,600 | 15.50 | 2.35 |
| Rasmus Ristolainen | PHI | $4,100 | 9.57 | 2.33 |
| Brandon Montour | FLA | $7,200 | 16.58 | 2.30 |
| Rasmus Andersson | CGY | $6,700 | 15.41 | 2.30 |
Goalie
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linus Ullmark | BOS | $8,400 | 24.87 | 2.96 |
| Tristan Jarry | PIT | $7,600 | 21.07 | 2.77 |
| Igor Shesterkin | NYR | $7,800 | 19.11 | 2.45 |
| Sergei Bobrovsky | FLA | $8,900 | 18.05 | 2.03 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linus Ullmark | BOS | $8,400 | 24.87 | 2.96 |
| Tristan Jarry | PIT | $7,600 | 21.07 | 2.77 |
| Igor Shesterkin | NYR | $7,800 | 19.11 | 2.45 |
| Samuel Ersson | PHI | $6,500 | 14.74 | 2.27 |
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.