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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brayden Point | TB | $8,700 | 24.17 | 2.78 |
| Tage Thompson | BUF | $10,300 | 20.90 | 2.03 |
| Evgeni Malkin | PIT | $7,400 | 20.73 | 2.80 |
| Tim Stuetzle | OTT | $7,800 | 20.26 | 2.60 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evgeni Malkin | PIT | $7,400 | 20.73 | 2.80 |
| Barrett Hayton | ARI | $4,600 | 12.83 | 2.79 |
| Brayden Point | TB | $8,700 | 24.17 | 2.78 |
| Mikael Backlund | CGY | $6,000 | 15.81 | 2.64 |
Wing
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Pastrnak | BOS | $10,200 | 23.73 | 2.33 |
| Kirill Kaprizov | MIN | $8,900 | 22.13 | 2.49 |
| Matthew Tkachuk | FLA | $9,700 | 21.36 | 2.20 |
| Nikita Kucherov | TB | $9,600 | 21.13 | 2.20 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Schmaltz | ARI | $6,200 | 17.22 | 2.78 |
| Claude Giroux | OTT | $7,000 | 19.32 | 2.76 |
| Vinnie Hinostroza | BUF | $3,300 | 8.45 | 2.56 |
| Andrew Mangiapane | CGY | $4,600 | 11.75 | 2.55 |
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Defenseman
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roman Josi | NSH | $8,500 | 23.14 | 2.72 |
| Erik Karlsson | SJ | $8,300 | 18.77 | 2.26 |
| Victor Hedman | TB | $6,800 | 17.27 | 2.54 |
| Thomas Chabot | OTT | $6,700 | 16.18 | 2.41 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roman Josi | NSH | $8,500 | 23.14 | 2.72 |
| Marcus Pettersson | PIT | $4,100 | 10.49 | 2.56 |
| Victor Hedman | TB | $6,800 | 17.27 | 2.54 |
| Thomas Chabot | OTT | $6,700 | 16.18 | 2.41 |
Goalie
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrei Vasilevskiy | TB | $8,300 | 27.08 | 3.26 |
| Linus Ullmark | BOS | $8,000 | 25.73 | 3.22 |
| Filip Gustavsson | MIN | $8,200 | 25.20 | 3.07 |
| Craig Anderson | BUF | $8,700 | 21.89 | 2.52 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrei Vasilevskiy | TB | $8,300 | 27.08 | 3.26 |
| Linus Ullmark | BOS | $8,000 | 25.73 | 3.22 |
| Filip Gustavsson | MIN | $8,200 | 25.20 | 3.07 |
| Karel Vejmelka | ARI | $8,100 | 21.55 | 2.66 |
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.