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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sidney Crosby | PIT | $7,900 | 16.70 | 2.11 |
| Tim Stuetzle | OTT | $7,300 | 16.53 | 2.26 |
| Evgeni Malkin | PIT | $6,300 | 15.05 | 2.39 |
| Dylan Larkin | DET | $6,600 | 14.89 | 2.26 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrew Copp | DET | $3,300 | 8.82 | 2.67 |
| Noel Acciari | PIT | $2,500 | 6.14 | 2.46 |
| Evgeni Malkin | PIT | $6,300 | 15.05 | 2.39 |
| Lars Eller | PIT | $2,600 | 5.90 | 2.27 |
Wing
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brady Tkachuk | OTT | $8,100 | 19.51 | 2.41 |
| Jake Guentzel | PIT | $7,000 | 16.00 | 2.29 |
| Claude Giroux | OTT | $5,500 | 14.02 | 2.55 |
| Alex DeBrincat | DET | $6,400 | 13.92 | 2.17 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tom Wilson | WAS | $4,600 | 11.91 | 2.59 |
| Reilly Smith | PIT | $4,400 | 11.36 | 2.58 |
| Bryan Rust | PIT | $4,700 | 12.04 | 2.56 |
| Claude Giroux | OTT | $5,500 | 14.02 | 2.55 |
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Defenseman
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Erik Karlsson | PIT | $6,900 | 13.58 | 1.97 |
| Jakob Chychrun | OTT | $5,700 | 13.55 | 2.38 |
| Kris Letang | PIT | $6,100 | 12.34 | 2.02 |
| John Carlson | WAS | $6,500 | 11.92 | 1.83 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Graves | PIT | $3,700 | 9.80 | 2.65 |
| Travis Hamonic | OTT | $2,800 | 7.31 | 2.61 |
| Jake Sanderson | OTT | $3,800 | 9.83 | 2.59 |
| Erik Brannstrom | OTT | $2,700 | 6.69 | 2.48 |
Goalie
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tristan Jarry | PIT | $7,900 | 14.30 | 1.81 |
| Anton Forsberg | OTT | $8,000 | 13.41 | 1.68 |
| Darcy Kuemper | WAS | $7,200 | 9.08 | 1.26 |
| Ville Husso | DET | $7,500 | 2.63 | 0.35 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tristan Jarry | PIT | $7,900 | 14.30 | 1.81 |
| Anton Forsberg | OTT | $8,000 | 13.41 | 1.68 |
| Darcy Kuemper | WAS | $7,200 | 9.08 | 1.26 |
| Ville Husso | DET | $7,500 | 2.63 | 0.35 |
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.