NHL Draftkings Picks for May 4, 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 12.34 1.47
Brayden Schenn STL $7,000 7.09 1.01
Adam Lowry WPG $4,600 6.58 1.43
Vladislav Namestnikov WPG $5,000 5.86 1.17

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Radek Faksa STL $2,200 4.23 1.92
Robert Thomas STL $8,400 12.34 1.47
Adam Lowry WPG $4,600 6.58 1.43
Oskar Sundqvist STL $3,200 3.80 1.19

Wing

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Kyle Connor WPG $10,400 14.61 1.40
Pavel Buchnevich STL $8,200 11.31 1.38
Jordan Kyrou STL $9,400 11.17 1.19
Nikolaj Ehlers WPG $7,800 10.20 1.31

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Nathan Walker STL $2,000 7.17 3.59
Mathieu Joseph STL $2,000 3.77 1.88
Brandon Tanev WPG $2,400 4.40 1.83
Mason Appleton WPG $4,000 6.44 1.61

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Defenseman

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Colton Parayko STL $7,200 12.57 1.75
Cam Fowler STL $7,400 10.84 1.47
Josh Morrissey WPG $8,800 10.31 1.17
Neal Pionk WPG $5,600 7.81 1.40

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Ryan Suter STL $2,000 4.90 2.45
Haydn Fleury WPG $2,000 3.93 1.96
Colton Parayko STL $7,200 12.57 1.75
Dylan Samberg WPG $4,800 7.29 1.52

Goalie

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Connor Hellebuyck WPG $10,800 12.63 1.17
Jordan Binnington STL $10,200 7.34 0.72

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Connor Hellebuyck WPG $10,800 12.63 1.17
Jordan Binnington STL $10,200 7.34 0.72

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.