NHL Draftkings Picks for Jan 30, 2026

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 Bedard CHI $10,600 13.65 1.29
Adam Fantilli CBJ $8,600 11.16 1.30
Charlie Coyle CBJ $8,200 10.28 1.25
Sean Monahan CBJ $7,600 6.75 0.89

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Jason Dickinson CHI $2,600 5.24 2.02
Isac Lundestrom CBJ $2,000 3.94 1.97
Oliver Moore CHI $3,200 4.50 1.41
Adam Fantilli CBJ $8,600 11.16 1.30

Wing

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Kirill Marchenko CBJ $9,000 13.90 1.54
Mason Marchment CBJ $8,400 10.93 1.30
Tyler Bertuzzi CHI $8,000 10.43 1.30
Boone Jenner CBJ $7,800 9.69 1.24

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Miles Wood CBJ $2,000 5.61 2.80
Ryan Donato CHI $3,000 4.99 1.66
Kirill Marchenko CBJ $9,000 13.90 1.54
Ryan Greene CHI $4,200 6.47 1.54

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Defenseman

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Zach Werenski CBJ $11,000 17.84 1.62
Ivan Provorov CBJ $7,200 9.49 1.32
Damon Severson CBJ $5,800 9.12 1.57
Denton Mateychuk CBJ $6,600 7.33 1.11

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Connor Murphy CHI $2,000 7.19 3.59
Sam Rinzel CHI $2,000 5.11 2.55
Wyatt Kaiser CHI $2,000 4.43 2.22
Alex Vlasic CHI $2,800 5.98 2.14

Goalie

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Spencer Knight CHI $9,600 10.15 1.06
Elvis Merzlikins CBJ $10,000 7.46 0.75

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Spencer Knight CHI $9,600 10.15 1.06
Elvis Merzlikins CBJ $10,000 7.46 0.75

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.