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 | $10,000 | 16.48 | 1.65 |
| Adam Fantilli | CBJ | $8,200 | 11.82 | 1.44 |
| Boone Jenner | CBJ | $7,600 | 10.04 | 1.32 |
| Evgeni Malkin | PIT | $7,800 | 9.46 | 1.21 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Danforth | CBJ | $3,200 | 5.34 | 1.67 |
| Sidney Crosby | PIT | $10,000 | 16.48 | 1.65 |
| Adam Fantilli | CBJ | $8,200 | 11.82 | 1.44 |
| Boone Jenner | CBJ | $7,600 | 10.04 | 1.32 |
Wing
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rickard Rakell | PIT | $9,000 | 13.82 | 1.54 |
| Bryan Rust | PIT | $9,200 | 10.92 | 1.19 |
| Kent Johnson | CBJ | $7,000 | 9.01 | 1.29 |
| Kirill Marchenko | CBJ | $8,400 | 8.57 | 1.02 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connor Dewar | PIT | $2,000 | 5.65 | 2.82 |
| Joona Koppanen | PIT | $2,000 | 4.81 | 2.41 |
| Zach Aston-Reese | CBJ | $2,000 | 4.13 | 2.07 |
| Luke Kunin | CBJ | $2,800 | 4.74 | 1.69 |
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Defenseman
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zach Werenski | CBJ | $10,600 | 13.02 | 1.23 |
| Erik Karlsson | PIT | $8,000 | 12.46 | 1.56 |
| Kris Letang | PIT | $7,200 | 11.45 | 1.59 |
| Ivan Provorov | CBJ | $6,400 | 8.78 | 1.37 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Graves | PIT | $2,000 | 4.43 | 2.22 |
| Conor Timmins | PIT | $4,000 | 7.25 | 1.81 |
| Jack Johnson | CBJ | $2,000 | 3.34 | 1.67 |
| Kris Letang | PIT | $7,200 | 11.45 | 1.59 |
Goalie
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Nedeljkovic | PIT | $10,200 | 10.19 | 1.00 |
| Elvis Merzlikins | CBJ | $9,600 | 8.90 | 0.93 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Nedeljkovic | PIT | $10,200 | 10.19 | 1.00 |
| Elvis Merzlikins | CBJ | $9,600 | 8.90 | 0.93 |
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.