NHL FanDuel 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 $12,400 16.92 1.36
Brayden Schenn STL $8,200 8.81 1.07
Adam Lowry WPG $6,400 8.14 1.27
Vladislav Namestnikov WPG $6,600 7.72 1.17

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Radek Faksa STL $3,800 5.69 1.50
Robert Thomas STL $12,400 16.92 1.36
Adam Lowry WPG $6,400 8.14 1.27
Morgan Barron WPG $4,800 6.02 1.26

Wing

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Kyle Connor WPG $14,000 18.31 1.31
Pavel Buchnevich STL $10,600 13.97 1.32
Jordan Kyrou STL $11,000 13.43 1.22
Nikolaj Ehlers WPG $9,200 12.35 1.34

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Nathan Walker STL $5,000 8.39 1.68
Gabriel Vilardi WPG $8,000 11.29 1.41
Alexey Toropchenko STL $5,000 6.87 1.37
Nikolaj Ehlers WPG $9,200 12.35 1.34

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Defenseman

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Cam Fowler STL $9,400 14.12 1.50
Colton Parayko STL $9,600 14.11 1.47
Josh Morrissey WPG $10,400 12.33 1.19
Neal Pionk WPG $8,000 9.02 1.13

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Cam Fowler STL $9,400 14.12 1.50
Colton Parayko STL $9,600 14.11 1.47
Dylan Samberg WPG $6,000 7.96 1.33
Haydn Fleury WPG $3,000 4.00 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.