NHL Draftkings Picks for Jan 1, 2024

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 Eichel VGK $10,800 17.23 1.60
William Karlsson VGK $8,400 11.47 1.37
Matty Beniers SEA $6,000 7.26 1.21
Alex Wennberg SEA $3,600 6.67 1.85

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Tye Kartye SEA $2,000 5.45 2.73
Alex Wennberg SEA $3,600 6.67 1.85
Jack Eichel VGK $10,800 17.23 1.60
Nicolas Roy VGK $4,400 6.22 1.41

Wing

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Jonathan Marchessault VGK $9,200 14.74 1.60
Mark Stone VGK $8,800 12.04 1.37
Oliver Bjorkstrand SEA $7,400 10.74 1.45
Jared McCann SEA $7,800 8.53 1.09

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
William Carrier VGK $2,000 5.31 2.65
Kailer Yamamoto SEA $2,200 5.70 2.59
Paul Cotter VGK $2,800 7.13 2.55
Keegan Kolesar VGK $2,000 4.50 2.25

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Defenseman

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Alec Martinez VGK $8,200 10.60 1.29
Alex Pietrangelo VGK $9,400 10.29 1.09
Vince Dunn SEA $8,000 9.44 1.18
Brayden McNabb VGK $7,600 9.37 1.23

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Brayden Pachal VGK $2,000 4.87 2.43
Justin Schultz SEA $2,400 5.70 2.38
Will Borgen SEA $2,600 5.63 2.17
Brian Dumoulin SEA $2,000 3.18 1.59

Goalie

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Joey Daccord SEA $10,000 12.18 1.22
Logan Thompson VGK $10,600 10.75 1.01

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Joey Daccord SEA $10,000 12.18 1.22
Logan Thompson VGK $10,600 10.75 1.01

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.