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NHL FanDuel Picks for Apr 28, 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 McDavid EDM $8,200 25.18 3.07
Leon Draisaitl EDM $7,900 24.73 3.13
Leo Carlsson ANH $6,800 18.34 2.70
Tage Thompson BUF $7,200 17.13 2.38

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Leon Draisaitl EDM $7,900 24.73 3.13
Connor McDavid EDM $8,200 25.18 3.07
Mikael Granlund ANH $5,700 16.45 2.89
Ryan Poehling ANH $4,200 11.85 2.82

Wing

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Jason Robertson DAL $8,000 21.31 2.66
Matt Boldy MIN $7,900 18.65 2.36
Cutter Gauthier ANH $7,000 17.69 2.53
David Pastrnak BOS $7,700 17.59 2.28

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Matt Savoie EDM $4,800 13.06 2.72
Mats Zuccarello MIN $6,000 16.14 2.69
Alex Killorn ANH $4,800 12.81 2.67
Jason Robertson DAL $8,000 21.31 2.66

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Defenseman

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Evan Bouchard EDM $6,900 18.52 2.68
Jackson LaCombe ANH $5,900 16.10 2.73
John Carlson ANH $5,700 15.86 2.78
Brock Faber MIN $6,100 15.48 2.54

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
John Carlson ANH $5,700 15.86 2.78
Jackson LaCombe ANH $5,900 16.10 2.73
Evan Bouchard EDM $6,900 18.52 2.68
Brock Faber MIN $6,100 15.48 2.54

Goalie

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Jake Oettinger DAL $7,500 19.87 2.65
Jesper Wallstedt MIN $7,400 18.78 2.54
Alex Lyon BUF $7,700 17.06 2.22
Jeremy Swayman BOS $7,200 14.11 1.96

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Jake Oettinger DAL $7,500 19.87 2.65
Jesper Wallstedt MIN $7,400 18.78 2.54
Alex Lyon BUF $7,700 17.06 2.22
Jeremy Swayman BOS $7,200 14.11 1.96

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.

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