NHL FanDuel Picks for Jan 1, 2025

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 $15,000 20.64 1.38
Nico Hischier NJ $13,500 15.89 1.18
Anze Kopitar LA $13,000 14.40 1.11
Quinton Byfield LA $7,500 9.84 1.31

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Jack Hughes NJ $15,000 20.64 1.38
Quinton Byfield LA $7,500 9.84 1.31
Nico Hischier NJ $13,500 15.89 1.18
Anze Kopitar LA $13,000 14.40 1.11

Wing

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Adrian Kempe LA $14,500 16.65 1.15
Jesper Bratt NJ $14,000 15.56 1.11
Timo Meier NJ $12,000 15.52 1.29
Warren Foegele LA $9,000 13.27 1.47

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Warren Foegele LA $9,000 13.27 1.47
Timo Meier NJ $12,000 15.52 1.29
Stefan Noesen NJ $10,000 12.44 1.24
Dawson Mercer NJ $8,000 9.33 1.17

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Defenseman

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Dougie Hamilton NJ $11,000 13.41 1.22
Luke Hughes NJ $8,500 11.47 1.35
Brandt Clarke LA $9,500 10.22 1.08
Vladislav Gavrikov LA $9,500 8.56 0.90

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Luke Hughes NJ $8,500 11.47 1.35
Dougie Hamilton NJ $11,000 13.41 1.22
Brett Pesce NJ $7,500 8.35 1.11
Brandt Clarke LA $9,500 10.22 1.08

Goalie

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value

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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.