Daily Player Picks
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Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jack Hughes | NJ | $7,900 | 23.91 | 3.03 |
| Connor McDavid | EDM | $7,900 | 20.56 | 2.60 |
| Sidney Crosby | PIT | $6,700 | 20.31 | 3.03 |
| Macklin Celebrini | SJ | $7,100 | 19.39 | 2.73 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jack Hughes | NJ | $7,900 | 23.91 | 3.03 |
| Sidney Crosby | PIT | $6,700 | 20.31 | 3.03 |
| Macklin Celebrini | SJ | $7,100 | 19.39 | 2.73 |
| Ryan O’Reilly | NSH | $5,300 | 14.27 | 2.69 |
Wing
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Pastrnak | BOS | $7,800 | 23.66 | 3.03 |
| Kirill Kaprizov | MIN | $8,000 | 21.84 | 2.73 |
| Seth Jarvis | CAR | $7,400 | 20.64 | 2.79 |
| Leon Draisaitl | EDM | $7,700 | 20.53 | 2.67 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryan Rust | PIT | $5,600 | 18.29 | 3.27 |
| David Pastrnak | BOS | $7,800 | 23.66 | 3.03 |
| Morgan Geekie | BOS | $5,200 | 15.60 | 3.00 |
| Corey Perry | LA | $3,900 | 11.61 | 2.98 |
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Defenseman
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evan Bouchard | EDM | $6,300 | 17.18 | 2.73 |
| Adam Fox | NYR | $6,400 | 15.24 | 2.38 |
| Rasmus Dahlin | BUF | $6,400 | 15.22 | 2.38 |
| Jake Sanderson | OTT | $6,100 | 14.78 | 2.42 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Erik Karlsson | PIT | $3,000 | 11.02 | 3.67 |
| Evan Bouchard | EDM | $6,300 | 17.18 | 2.73 |
| Cam Fowler | STL | $4,500 | 11.43 | 2.54 |
| Thomas Chabot | OTT | $5,500 | 13.45 | 2.44 |
Goalie
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connor Hellebuyck | WPG | $7,500 | 23.17 | 3.09 |
| Dan Vladar | PHI | $7,800 | 21.48 | 2.75 |
| Darcy Kuemper | LA | $7,900 | 17.24 | 2.18 |
| Thatcher Demko | VAN | $7,400 | 17.16 | 2.32 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connor Hellebuyck | WPG | $7,500 | 23.17 | 3.09 |
| Dan Vladar | PHI | $7,800 | 21.48 | 2.75 |
| Thatcher Demko | VAN | $7,400 | 17.16 | 2.32 |
| Juuse Saros | NSH | $7,000 | 15.55 | 2.22 |
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.