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 | $7,700 | 12.76 | 1.66 |
| Jack Eichel | VGK | $9,000 | 12.53 | 1.39 |
| Sebastian Aho | CAR | $7,000 | 12.48 | 1.78 |
| Tomas Hertl | VGK | $4,900 | 9.72 | 1.98 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jordan Staal | CAR | $3,400 | 9.23 | 2.71 |
| Ryan McLeod | BUF | $3,000 | 7.89 | 2.63 |
| Kevin Hayes | PIT | $2,600 | 5.59 | 2.15 |
| Tyson Kozak | BUF | $2,500 | 5.27 | 2.11 |
Wing
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rickard Rakell | PIT | $6,900 | 15.10 | 2.19 |
| Bryan Rust | PIT | $6,700 | 14.38 | 2.15 |
| Tage Thompson | BUF | $7,300 | 12.86 | 1.76 |
| Alex Tuch | BUF | $5,500 | 12.15 | 2.21 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jason Zucker | BUF | $4,600 | 11.16 | 2.43 |
| Philip Tomasino | PIT | $2,700 | 6.46 | 2.39 |
| Jordan Martinook | CAR | $2,800 | 6.69 | 2.39 |
| Michael Bunting | PIT | $3,900 | 9.16 | 2.35 |
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Defenseman
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rasmus Dahlin | BUF | $6,800 | 14.20 | 2.09 |
| Brent Burns | CAR | $4,500 | 11.79 | 2.62 |
| Erik Karlsson | PIT | $5,400 | 10.52 | 1.95 |
| Shea Theodore | VGK | $5,700 | 10.01 | 1.76 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brent Burns | CAR | $4,500 | 11.79 | 2.62 |
| Bowen Byram | BUF | $3,600 | 8.82 | 2.45 |
| Zach Whitecloud | VGK | $2,500 | 5.86 | 2.34 |
| Dmitry Orlov | CAR | $3,000 | 6.88 | 2.29 |
Goalie
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pyotr Kochetkov | CAR | $8,000 | 14.33 | 1.79 |
| Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen | BUF | $7,800 | 11.77 | 1.51 |
| Adin Hill | VGK | $7,400 | 10.82 | 1.46 |
| Alex Nedeljkovic | PIT | $7,600 | 6.57 | 0.86 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pyotr Kochetkov | CAR | $8,000 | 14.33 | 1.79 |
| Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen | BUF | $7,800 | 11.77 | 1.51 |
| Adin Hill | VGK | $7,400 | 10.82 | 1.46 |
| Alex Nedeljkovic | PIT | $7,600 | 6.57 | 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.