NHL FanDuel Picks for May 29, 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 $14,200 21.00 1.48
Ryan Nugent-Hopkins EDM $9,000 14.70 1.63
Roope Hintz DAL $7,600 11.91 1.57
Wyatt Johnston DAL $8,400 10.12 1.20

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Adam Henrique EDM $5,400 8.99 1.67
Ryan Nugent-Hopkins EDM $9,000 14.70 1.63
Roope Hintz DAL $7,600 11.91 1.57
Sam Steel DAL $4,200 6.35 1.51

Wing

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Leon Draisaitl EDM $13,800 21.13 1.53
Mikko Rantanen DAL $12,000 17.41 1.45
Evander Kane EDM $8,000 11.61 1.45
Jason Robertson DAL $8,800 10.84 1.23

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Jeff Skinner EDM $3,600 7.99 2.22
Viktor Arvidsson EDM $5,200 9.58 1.84
Corey Perry EDM $6,400 9.96 1.56
Leon Draisaitl EDM $13,800 21.13 1.53

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Defenseman

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Evan Bouchard EDM $11,200 15.87 1.42
Thomas Harley DAL $9,200 13.38 1.45
Mattias Ekholm EDM $6,000 12.57 2.10
Miro Heiskanen DAL $8,200 11.05 1.35

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Mattias Ekholm EDM $6,000 12.57 2.10
John Klingberg EDM $4,800 8.96 1.87
Jake Walman EDM $7,000 10.91 1.56
Thomas Harley DAL $9,200 13.38 1.45

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.