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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brayden Point | TB | $7,300 | 19.16 | 2.62 |
| Jack Hughes | NJ | $8,500 | 17.37 | 2.04 |
| Sidney Crosby | PIT | $7,200 | 17.05 | 2.37 |
| Tim Stuetzle | OTT | $7,100 | 15.92 | 2.24 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vladislav Namestnikov | WPG | $2,600 | 7.69 | 2.96 |
| Colton Sissons | NSH | $2,700 | 7.41 | 2.74 |
| Jesperi Kotkaniemi | CAR | $3,000 | 8.01 | 2.67 |
| Brayden Point | TB | $7,300 | 19.16 | 2.62 |
Wing
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Pastrnak | BOS | $8,900 | 19.23 | 2.16 |
| Nikita Kucherov | TB | $7,700 | 17.58 | 2.28 |
| Clayton Keller | ARI | $6,700 | 15.33 | 2.29 |
| Jordan Kyrou | STL | $7,100 | 15.12 | 2.13 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Chiasson | DET | $2,500 | 7.68 | 3.07 |
| Danton Heinen | PIT | $2,500 | 6.87 | 2.75 |
| Garnet Hathaway | BOS | $2,500 | 6.63 | 2.65 |
| Ross Colton | TB | $3,100 | 8.14 | 2.63 |
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Defenseman
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roman Josi | NSH | $8,800 | 18.22 | 2.07 |
| Dougie Hamilton | NJ | $7,200 | 15.69 | 2.18 |
| Kris Letang | PIT | $5,500 | 14.69 | 2.67 |
| Brent Burns | CAR | $6,300 | 14.21 | 2.26 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Derek Forbort | BOS | $2,500 | 7.11 | 2.84 |
| Kris Letang | PIT | $5,500 | 14.69 | 2.67 |
| Jaccob Slavin | CAR | $3,800 | 10.06 | 2.65 |
| Jeff Petry | PIT | $4,700 | 11.96 | 2.54 |
Goalie
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Filip Gustavsson | MIN | $8,400 | 21.70 | 2.58 |
| Juuse Saros | NSH | $8,100 | 17.76 | 2.19 |
| Jeremy Swayman | BOS | $8,100 | 17.33 | 2.14 |
| Pyotr Kochetkov | CAR | $7,800 | 16.94 | 2.17 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Filip Gustavsson | MIN | $8,400 | 21.70 | 2.58 |
| Juuse Saros | NSH | $8,100 | 17.76 | 2.19 |
| Pyotr Kochetkov | CAR | $7,800 | 16.94 | 2.17 |
| Jeremy Swayman | BOS | $8,100 | 17.33 | 2.14 |
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.