NHL Draftkings Picks for May 2, 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
Robert Thomas STL $8,400 15.21 1.81
Brayden Schenn STL $6,800 7.85 1.15
Adam Lowry WPG $4,400 5.80 1.32
Morgan Barron WPG $4,000 5.16 1.29

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Radek Faksa STL $2,000 4.37 2.18
Robert Thomas STL $8,400 15.21 1.81
Oskar Sundqvist STL $3,200 4.82 1.51
Adam Lowry WPG $4,400 5.80 1.32

Wing

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Kyle Connor WPG $10,600 14.17 1.34
Pavel Buchnevich STL $8,000 13.19 1.65
Jordan Kyrou STL $9,200 13.00 1.41
Zack Bolduc STL $6,200 9.40 1.52

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Nathan Walker STL $2,400 7.32 3.05
Mathieu Joseph STL $2,000 4.60 2.30
Brandon Tanev WPG $2,000 3.84 1.92
Pavel Buchnevich STL $8,000 13.19 1.65

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Defenseman

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Colton Parayko STL $7,200 13.92 1.93
Cam Fowler STL $7,400 12.30 1.66
Josh Morrissey WPG $8,600 9.42 1.10
Philip Broberg STL $4,600 8.49 1.85

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Ryan Suter STL $2,000 4.84 2.42
Colton Parayko STL $7,200 13.92 1.93
Philip Broberg STL $4,600 8.49 1.85
Cam Fowler STL $7,400 12.30 1.66

Goalie

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Jordan Binnington STL $10,000 14.45 1.44
Connor Hellebuyck WPG $10,400 7.04 0.68

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Jordan Binnington STL $10,000 14.45 1.44
Connor Hellebuyck WPG $10,400 7.04 0.68

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.