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 | $6,800 | 19.70 | 2.90 |
| Evgeni Malkin | PIT | $7,100 | 15.97 | 2.25 |
| Dylan Cozens | OTT | $6,500 | 15.42 | 2.37 |
| Shane Pinto | OTT | $7,000 | 14.42 | 2.06 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sidney Crosby | PIT | $6,800 | 19.70 | 2.90 |
| Tommy Novak | PIT | $3,500 | 9.48 | 2.71 |
| Ben Kindel | PIT | $3,500 | 9.03 | 2.58 |
| Pius Suter | STL | $4,700 | 11.73 | 2.50 |
Wing
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Pastrnak | BOS | $7,800 | 23.04 | 2.95 |
| Bryan Rust | PIT | $5,700 | 16.84 | 2.95 |
| Morgan Geekie | BOS | $5,100 | 16.68 | 3.27 |
| Drake Batherson | OTT | $6,400 | 15.11 | 2.36 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morgan Geekie | BOS | $5,100 | 16.68 | 3.27 |
| Pavel Buchnevich | STL | $5,000 | 15.08 | 3.02 |
| Bryan Rust | PIT | $5,700 | 16.84 | 2.95 |
| David Pastrnak | BOS | $7,800 | 23.04 | 2.95 |
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Defenseman
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Chabot | OTT | $5,500 | 15.28 | 2.78 |
| Jake Sanderson | OTT | $6,100 | 13.48 | 2.21 |
| Colton Parayko | STL | $5,500 | 12.85 | 2.34 |
| Charlie McAvoy | BOS | $5,600 | 11.86 | 2.12 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Erik Karlsson | PIT | $3,000 | 10.22 | 3.41 |
| Thomas Chabot | OTT | $5,500 | 15.28 | 2.78 |
| Cam Fowler | STL | $4,500 | 11.63 | 2.58 |
| Colton Parayko | STL | $5,500 | 12.85 | 2.34 |
Goalie
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leevi Merilainen | OTT | $7,100 | 20.66 | 2.91 |
| Tristan Jarry | PIT | $7,800 | 19.76 | 2.53 |
| Jeremy Swayman | BOS | $7,400 | 11.60 | 1.57 |
| Joel Hofer | STL | $7,600 | 11.58 | 1.52 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leevi Merilainen | OTT | $7,100 | 20.66 | 2.91 |
| Tristan Jarry | PIT | $7,800 | 19.76 | 2.53 |
| Jeremy Swayman | BOS | $7,400 | 11.60 | 1.57 |
| Joel Hofer | STL | $7,600 | 11.58 | 1.52 |
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.