NHL FanDuel Picks for May 5, 2023

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
Jack Hughes NJ $16,000 16.97 1.06
Sebastian Aho CAR $13,000 14.64 1.13
Nico Hischier NJ $14,000 13.86 0.99
Erik Haula NJ $9,000 13.19 1.47

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Erik Haula NJ $9,000 13.19 1.47
Jesperi Kotkaniemi CAR $7,500 10.86 1.45
Jordan Staal CAR $7,000 8.49 1.21
Sebastian Aho CAR $13,000 14.64 1.13

Wing

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Seth Jarvis CAR $9,000 12.42 1.38
Timo Meier NJ $14,500 11.14 0.77
Jesper Bratt NJ $11,000 10.57 0.96
Martin Necas CAR $11,500 10.14 0.88

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Jesper Fast CAR $7,000 9.79 1.40
Seth Jarvis CAR $9,000 12.42 1.38
Stefan Noesen CAR $7,500 9.87 1.32
Jordan Martinook CAR $7,500 8.56 1.14

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Defenseman

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Brent Burns CAR $12,000 15.83 1.32
Dougie Hamilton NJ $12,500 11.14 0.89
Brady Skjei CAR $9,500 10.00 1.05
Brett Pesce CAR $7,500 9.63 1.28

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Brent Burns CAR $12,000 15.83 1.32
Brett Pesce CAR $7,500 9.63 1.28
Ryan Graves NJ $8,000 8.82 1.10
Jonas Siegenthaler NJ $6,500 6.89 1.06

Goalie

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value

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Name Team Cost Expected Value

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.