NHL FanDuel Picks for May 25, 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 23.79 1.70
Ryan Nugent-Hopkins EDM $8,200 14.35 1.75
Roope Hintz DAL $9,400 12.24 1.30
Adam Henrique EDM $6,200 10.68 1.72

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Ryan Nugent-Hopkins EDM $8,200 14.35 1.75
Adam Henrique EDM $6,200 10.68 1.72
Connor McDavid EDM $14,000 23.79 1.70
Roope Hintz DAL $9,400 12.24 1.30

Wing

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Leon Draisaitl EDM $13,800 23.46 1.70
Mikko Rantanen DAL $12,200 17.65 1.45
Evander Kane EDM $7,800 11.92 1.53
Connor Brown EDM $5,000 11.37 2.27

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Connor Brown EDM $5,000 11.37 2.27
Leon Draisaitl EDM $13,800 23.46 1.70
Corey Perry EDM $5,800 9.68 1.67
Evander Kane EDM $7,800 11.92 1.53

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Defenseman

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Evan Bouchard EDM $10,600 17.89 1.69
Thomas Harley DAL $9,600 12.93 1.35
Darnell Nurse EDM $7,400 12.10 1.64
Jake Walman EDM $7,000 11.85 1.69

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Evan Bouchard EDM $10,600 17.89 1.69
Jake Walman EDM $7,000 11.85 1.69
Darnell Nurse EDM $7,400 12.10 1.64
Brett Kulak EDM $5,600 8.49 1.52

Goalie

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value

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Name Team Cost Expected Value

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.