NHL FanDuel 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 $12,400 20.64 1.66
Brayden Schenn STL $8,200 9.71 1.18
Adam Lowry WPG $6,200 7.19 1.16
Vladislav Namestnikov WPG $6,400 6.82 1.07

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Robert Thomas STL $12,400 20.64 1.66
Radek Faksa STL $3,600 5.62 1.56
Morgan Barron WPG $4,200 6.45 1.54
Oskar Sundqvist STL $5,200 6.41 1.23

Wing

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Kyle Connor WPG $13,800 17.44 1.26
Pavel Buchnevich STL $10,400 16.27 1.56
Jordan Kyrou STL $11,200 15.82 1.41
Jake Neighbours STL $9,000 11.94 1.33

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Nikolaj Ehlers WPG $3,000 11.09 3.70
Nathan Walker STL $4,800 8.45 1.76
Pavel Buchnevich STL $10,400 16.27 1.56
Mathieu Joseph STL $3,800 5.74 1.51

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Defenseman

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Cam Fowler STL $9,200 16.15 1.76
Colton Parayko STL $10,000 15.89 1.59
Josh Morrissey WPG $10,800 11.55 1.07
Justin Faulk STL $7,600 10.13 1.33

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Cam Fowler STL $9,200 16.15 1.76
Colton Parayko STL $10,000 15.89 1.59
Justin Faulk STL $7,600 10.13 1.33
Philip Broberg STL $7,200 9.60 1.33

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.