NHL Draftkings Picks for Jan 5, 2022

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Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.


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Center

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Auston Matthews TOR $8,300 22.53 2.71
John Tavares TOR $6,600 16.06 2.43
Evan Rodrigues PIT $5,700 15.20 2.67
Leon Draisaitl EDM $7,700 14.80 1.92

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Teddy Blueger PIT $2,800 8.11 2.90
Jason Spezza TOR $2,600 7.18 2.76
Auston Matthews TOR $8,300 22.53 2.71
Evan Rodrigues PIT $5,700 15.20 2.67

Wing

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Jake Guentzel PIT $6,000 17.65 2.94
William Nylander TOR $7,100 16.44 2.32
Vladimir Tarasenko STL $6,800 14.41 2.12
Pavel Buchnevich STL $5,200 13.29 2.56

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Alexander Kerfoot TOR $2,700 8.35 3.09
Jake Guentzel PIT $6,000 17.65 2.94
Jordan Kyrou STL $4,000 11.61 2.90
Danton Heinen PIT $2,600 7.53 2.90

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Defenseman

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Morgan Rielly TOR $5,900 15.02 2.54
Kris Letang PIT $5,500 12.48 2.27
Darnell Nurse EDM $6,100 11.95 1.96
Colton Parayko STL $4,900 10.32 2.11

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
T.J. Brodie TOR $2,500 7.19 2.88
Brian Dumoulin PIT $3,000 8.40 2.80
Cody Ceci EDM $2,500 6.65 2.66
Morgan Rielly TOR $5,900 15.02 2.54

Goalie

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Jack Campbell TOR $8,100 20.76 2.56
Charlie Lindgren STL $7,500 15.21 2.03
Casey DeSmith PIT $7,800 13.71 1.76
Jordan Binnington STL $7,500 10.57 1.41

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Jack Campbell TOR $8,100 20.76 2.56
Charlie Lindgren STL $7,500 15.21 2.03
Casey DeSmith PIT $7,800 13.71 1.76
Jordan Binnington STL $7,500 10.57 1.41

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.