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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jack Hughes | NJ | $8,100 | 18.16 | 2.24 |
| Sidney Crosby | PIT | $7,700 | 15.50 | 2.01 |
| Dylan Strome | WAS | $4,100 | 11.82 | 2.88 |
| Evgeni Malkin | PIT | $6,800 | 11.70 | 1.72 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dylan Strome | WAS | $4,100 | 11.82 | 2.88 |
| Erik Haula | NJ | $3,400 | 9.80 | 2.88 |
| Noel Acciari | PIT | $2,500 | 5.92 | 2.37 |
| Barrett Hayton | ARI | $4,700 | 10.72 | 2.28 |
Wing
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clayton Keller | ARI | $6,200 | 15.74 | 2.54 |
| Jake Guentzel | PIT | $7,100 | 14.61 | 2.06 |
| Alex Ovechkin | WAS | $8,000 | 13.62 | 1.70 |
| Tyler Toffoli | NJ | $6,400 | 13.23 | 2.07 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clayton Keller | ARI | $6,200 | 15.74 | 2.54 |
| Matias Maccelli | ARI | $3,000 | 7.09 | 2.36 |
| Tomas Nosek | NJ | $2,500 | 5.79 | 2.32 |
| Rickard Rakell | PIT | $5,100 | 11.83 | 2.32 |
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Defenseman
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Erik Karlsson | PIT | $6,700 | 13.96 | 2.08 |
| Kris Letang | PIT | $5,900 | 12.21 | 2.07 |
| John Carlson | WAS | $6,500 | 11.37 | 1.75 |
| Dougie Hamilton | NJ | $6,400 | 9.54 | 1.49 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonas Siegenthaler | NJ | $2,800 | 8.90 | 3.18 |
| Sean Durzi | ARI | $2,700 | 7.24 | 2.68 |
| Trevor van Riemsdyk | WAS | $3,400 | 8.71 | 2.56 |
| J.J. Moser | ARI | $3,200 | 8.18 | 2.56 |
Goalie
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Akira Schmid | NJ | $7,900 | 12.68 | 1.61 |
| Tristan Jarry | PIT | $7,800 | 11.98 | 1.54 |
| Karel Vejmelka | ARI | $7,100 | 9.45 | 1.33 |
| Charlie Lindgren | WAS | $7,200 | 6.17 | 0.86 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Akira Schmid | NJ | $7,900 | 12.68 | 1.61 |
| Tristan Jarry | PIT | $7,800 | 11.98 | 1.54 |
| Karel Vejmelka | ARI | $7,100 | 9.45 | 1.33 |
| Charlie Lindgren | WAS | $7,200 | 6.17 | 0.86 |
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.