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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nathan MacKinnon | COL | $9,700 | 25.12 | 2.59 |
| Vincent Trocheck | NYR | $5,900 | 16.47 | 2.79 |
| Sidney Crosby | PIT | $7,700 | 15.68 | 2.04 |
| Mika Zibanejad | NYR | $6,100 | 14.33 | 2.35 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vincent Trocheck | NYR | $5,900 | 16.47 | 2.79 |
| Noel Acciari | PIT | $2,800 | 7.44 | 2.66 |
| Lars Eller | PIT | $3,000 | 7.90 | 2.63 |
| Frederick Gaudreau | MIN | $2,900 | 7.56 | 2.61 |
Wing
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Artemi Panarin | NYR | $8,600 | 21.83 | 2.54 |
| David Pastrnak | BOS | $9,500 | 19.84 | 2.09 |
| Valeri Nichushkin | COL | $6,800 | 17.55 | 2.58 |
| Mikko Rantanen | COL | $8,400 | 17.20 | 2.05 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dakota Joshua | VAN | $2,700 | 8.21 | 3.04 |
| Mason Marchment | DAL | $4,200 | 12.05 | 2.87 |
| Drew O’Connor | PIT | $2,900 | 8.18 | 2.82 |
| Jimmy Vesey | NYR | $2,700 | 7.23 | 2.68 |
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Defenseman
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cale Makar | COL | $8,200 | 19.15 | 2.34 |
| Kris Letang | PIT | $5,100 | 12.87 | 2.52 |
| Jacob Trouba | NYR | $5,200 | 12.44 | 2.39 |
| Thomas Harley | DAL | $4,500 | 11.57 | 2.57 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marcus Pettersson | PIT | $3,500 | 10.09 | 2.88 |
| Jack Johnson | COL | $2,500 | 6.77 | 2.71 |
| Jani Hakanpaa | DAL | $2,800 | 7.34 | 2.62 |
| Ian Cole | VAN | $2,600 | 6.75 | 2.60 |
Goalie
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alexandar Georgiev | COL | $7,800 | 13.75 | 1.76 |
| Alex Nedeljkovic | PIT | $7,700 | 13.49 | 1.75 |
| Igor Shesterkin | NYR | $8,200 | 12.52 | 1.53 |
| Carter Hart | PHI | $7,500 | 11.98 | 1.60 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alexandar Georgiev | COL | $7,800 | 13.75 | 1.76 |
| Alex Nedeljkovic | PIT | $7,700 | 13.49 | 1.75 |
| Thatcher Demko | VAN | $7,200 | 11.94 | 1.66 |
| Carter Hart | PHI | $7,500 | 11.98 | 1.60 |
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.