NHL FanDuel Picks for May 23, 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
Connor McDavid EDM $14,000 22.02 1.57
Roope Hintz DAL $9,800 12.98 1.32
Ryan Nugent-Hopkins EDM $8,400 12.38 1.47
Wyatt Johnston DAL $9,200 11.55 1.26

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Adam Henrique EDM $6,400 10.50 1.64
Connor McDavid EDM $14,000 22.02 1.57
Ryan Nugent-Hopkins EDM $8,400 12.38 1.47
Sam Steel DAL $5,000 6.85 1.37

Wing

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Leon Draisaitl EDM $14,200 23.13 1.63
Mikko Rantanen DAL $12,400 18.90 1.52
Mikael Granlund DAL $9,000 12.05 1.34
Evander Kane EDM $8,200 11.80 1.44

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Connor Brown EDM $4,800 10.07 2.10
Leon Draisaitl EDM $14,200 23.13 1.63
Corey Perry EDM $6,000 9.70 1.62
Mikko Rantanen DAL $12,400 18.90 1.52

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Defenseman

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Evan Bouchard EDM $10,200 15.97 1.57
Thomas Harley DAL $9,600 15.20 1.58
Miro Heiskanen DAL $8,800 12.58 1.43
Darnell Nurse EDM $7,600 11.84 1.56

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Thomas Harley DAL $9,600 15.20 1.58
Evan Bouchard EDM $10,200 15.97 1.57
Darnell Nurse EDM $7,600 11.84 1.56
John Klingberg EDM $5,600 8.32 1.49

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.