NHL Draftkings Picks for Oct 26, 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
Nathan MacKinnon COL $9,200 21.55 2.34
Jack Hughes NJD $8,600 19.36 2.25
Jack Eichel VGK $8,400 18.04 2.15
Macklin Celebrini SJS $6,900 16.13 2.34

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Anze Kopitar LAK $4,100 11.72 2.86
Ryan Hartman MIN $4,400 11.84 2.69
Ryan O’Reilly NSH $5,100 12.55 2.46
Adam Henrique EDM $2,800 6.81 2.43

Wing

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Kirill Kaprizov MIN $8,800 18.18 2.07
Adrian Kempe LAK $6,800 18.06 2.66
Matt Boldy MIN $8,200 16.99 2.07
Kyle Connor WPG $7,600 15.85 2.09

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Corey Perry LAK $2,700 8.77 3.25
Ryan Donato CHI $4,400 12.91 2.93
JJ Peterka UTA $4,100 11.09 2.71
Adrian Kempe LAK $6,800 18.06 2.66

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Defenseman

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Cale Makar COL $7,400 15.38 2.08
Jake Walman EDM $4,700 14.48 3.08
Evan Bouchard EDM $6,800 14.10 2.07
Adam Fox NYR $6,600 13.32 2.02

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Jake Walman EDM $4,700 14.48 3.08
Mattias Ekholm EDM $4,000 11.43 2.86
Mario Ferraro SJS $3,200 8.94 2.79
Josh Manson COL $3,000 8.17 2.72

Goalie

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Igor Shesterkin NYR $7,100 15.83 2.23
Connor Hellebuyck WPG $8,500 15.03 1.77
Jesper Wallstedt MIN $8,400 14.68 1.75
Casey DeSmith DAL $8,100 14.25 1.76

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Igor Shesterkin NYR $7,100 15.83 2.23
Connor Hellebuyck WPG $8,500 15.03 1.77
Casey DeSmith DAL $8,100 14.25 1.76
Jesper Wallstedt MIN $8,400 14.68 1.75

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.