NHL Draftkings Picks for Apr 15, 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
Macklin Celebrini SJS $9,600 17.48 1.82
Jack Eichel VGK $8,500 15.47 1.82
Dylan Larkin DET $6,400 14.75 2.31
Wyatt Johnston DAL $7,600 13.45 1.77

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Anton Frondell CHI $4,600 12.34 2.68
Josh Norris BUF $3,500 9.00 2.57
Frank Nazar CHI $3,700 9.00 2.43
Shane Pinto OTT $4,300 10.43 2.43

Wing

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Nikita Kucherov TBL $9,700 18.70 1.93
Jason Robertson DAL $9,100 17.61 1.94
Alex DeBrincat DET $7,900 16.47 2.08
Brandon Hagel TBL $6,700 15.13 2.26

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Sam Steel DAL $2,500 8.02 3.21
Ivan Barbashev VGK $3,500 9.89 2.83
Gabe Perreault NYR $3,200 8.76 2.74
Fabian Zetterlund OTT $2,500 6.78 2.71

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Defenseman

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Moritz Seider DET $6,400 15.60 2.44
Darren Raddysh TBL $6,200 14.03 2.26
Rasmus Andersson VGK $5,000 12.46 2.49
Adam Fox NYR $6,100 12.08 1.98

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Adam Larsson SEA $2,900 8.44 2.91
Justin Faulk DET $3,700 10.54 2.85
Conor Timmins BUF $2,500 7.00 2.80
Ryan McDonagh TBL $2,800 7.77 2.77

Goalie

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Dylan Garand NYR $7,000 14.80 2.11
Colten Ellis BUF $7,600 12.42 1.63
Jake Oettinger DAL $7,800 10.83 1.39
John Gibson DET $7,900 9.04 1.14

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Dylan Garand NYR $7,000 14.80 2.11
Colten Ellis BUF $7,600 12.42 1.63
Jake Oettinger DAL $7,800 10.83 1.39
Dennis Hildeby TOR $6,500 7.85 1.21

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.