NHL Draftkings Picks for Apr 19, 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
Nathan MacKinnon COL $9,000 19.90 2.21
Robert Thomas STL $6,200 12.32 1.99
Mark Scheifele WPG $6,000 12.28 2.05
Brock Nelson COL $5,300 10.33 1.95

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Charlie Coyle COL $3,600 8.31 2.31
Nathan MacKinnon COL $9,000 19.90 2.21
Morgan Barron WPG $2,600 5.64 2.17
Brayden Schenn STL $3,900 8.27 2.12

Wing

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Kyle Connor WPG $7,500 14.68 1.96
Jordan Kyrou STL $5,700 14.28 2.51
Valeri Nichushkin COL $6,500 12.52 1.93
Martin Necas COL $6,300 11.69 1.85

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Tyler Seguin DAL $4,500 11.46 2.55
Jordan Kyrou STL $5,700 14.28 2.51
Mason Marchment DAL $3,900 9.76 2.50
Parker Kelly COL $2,800 6.81 2.43

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Defenseman

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Cale Makar COL $7,900 18.62 2.36
Colton Parayko STL $4,300 12.29 2.86
Josh Morrissey WPG $5,400 11.79 2.18
Thomas Harley DAL $5,500 11.26 2.05

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Colton Parayko STL $4,300 12.29 2.86
Dylan Samberg WPG $3,800 10.17 2.68
Cale Makar COL $7,900 18.62 2.36
Devon Toews COL $4,900 11.01 2.25

Goalie

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Connor Hellebuyck WPG $8,200 19.95 2.43
Jake Oettinger DAL $7,600 12.87 1.69
MacKenzie Blackwood COL $7,800 10.88 1.40
Jordan Binnington STL $7,200 9.75 1.35

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Connor Hellebuyck WPG $8,200 19.95 2.43
Jake Oettinger DAL $7,600 12.87 1.69
MacKenzie Blackwood COL $7,800 10.88 1.40
Jordan Binnington STL $7,200 9.75 1.35

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.