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 | $9,800 | 21.43 | 2.19 |
| Sidney Crosby | PIT | $7,700 | 16.03 | 2.08 |
| Evgeni Malkin | PIT | $6,000 | 15.02 | 2.50 |
| Sebastian Aho | CAR | $7,000 | 14.09 | 2.01 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evgeni Malkin | PIT | $6,000 | 15.02 | 2.50 |
| Cody Glass | PIT | $2,600 | 6.17 | 2.37 |
| Jordan Staal | CAR | $3,400 | 7.84 | 2.31 |
| Jack Drury | CAR | $2,800 | 6.20 | 2.21 |
Wing
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mikko Rantanen | COL | $9,000 | 18.71 | 2.08 |
| Kyle Connor | WPG | $7,400 | 16.62 | 2.25 |
| Bryan Rust | PIT | $6,200 | 14.27 | 2.30 |
| Seth Jarvis | CAR | $5,400 | 12.74 | 2.36 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drew O’Connor | PIT | $3,500 | 9.44 | 2.70 |
| Danil Gushchin | SJS | $2,600 | 6.91 | 2.66 |
| Barclay Goodrow | SJS | $2,500 | 6.53 | 2.61 |
| Ross Colton | COL | $4,200 | 10.74 | 2.56 |
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Defenseman
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cale Makar | COL | $8,700 | 19.26 | 2.21 |
| Josh Morrissey | WPG | $6,200 | 13.80 | 2.23 |
| Erik Karlsson | PIT | $5,500 | 12.67 | 2.30 |
| Jaccob Slavin | CAR | $4,000 | 9.80 | 2.45 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Manson | COL | $3,300 | 9.17 | 2.78 |
| Calvin de Haan | COL | $2,700 | 6.77 | 2.51 |
| Shayne Gostisbehere | CAR | $3,600 | 8.88 | 2.47 |
| Jaccob Slavin | CAR | $4,000 | 9.80 | 2.45 |
Goalie
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connor Hellebuyck | WPG | $8,500 | 16.72 | 1.97 |
| MacKenzie Blackwood | SJS | $7,000 | 14.60 | 2.09 |
| Frederik Andersen | CAR | $7,900 | 13.36 | 1.69 |
| Joel Blomqvist | PIT | $7,500 | 11.72 | 1.56 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MacKenzie Blackwood | SJS | $7,000 | 14.60 | 2.09 |
| Connor Hellebuyck | WPG | $8,500 | 16.72 | 1.97 |
| Frederik Andersen | CAR | $7,900 | 13.36 | 1.69 |
| Joel Blomqvist | PIT | $7,500 | 11.72 | 1.56 |
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.