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NHL Draftkings Picks for Apr 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 McDavid EDM $9,500 19.17 2.02
Leon Draisaitl EDM $8,700 17.35 1.99
Leo Carlsson ANA $6,100 14.21 2.33
Ryan Hartman MIN $5,000 12.73 2.55

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Ryan Poehling ANA $3,100 8.81 2.84
Mikael Granlund ANA $4,300 11.57 2.69
Ryan Hartman MIN $5,000 12.73 2.55
Leo Carlsson ANA $6,100 14.21 2.33

Wing

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Jason Robertson DAL $7,900 18.72 2.37
Matt Boldy MIN $7,300 17.02 2.33
Kirill Kaprizov MIN $7,600 15.78 2.08
Cutter Gauthier ANA $6,400 15.07 2.36

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Alex Killorn ANA $3,400 9.52 2.80
Matt Savoie EDM $3,500 9.31 2.66
Mavrik Bourque DAL $3,200 8.51 2.66
Vasily Podkolzin EDM $3,700 9.72 2.63

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Defenseman

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Evan Bouchard EDM $7,000 14.69 2.10
Brock Faber MIN $5,100 12.82 2.51
John Carlson ANA $4,700 12.72 2.71
Jackson LaCombe ANA $5,200 12.16 2.34

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Connor Murphy EDM $3,200 8.93 2.79
John Carlson ANA $4,700 12.72 2.71
Tyler Myers DAL $2,800 7.31 2.61
Brock Faber MIN $5,100 12.82 2.51

Goalie

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Jesper Wallstedt MIN $7,900 15.24 1.93
Jake Oettinger DAL $7,500 12.77 1.70
Connor Ingram EDM $8,000 9.68 1.21
Lukas Dostal ANA $7,400 5.36 0.72

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Jesper Wallstedt MIN $7,900 15.24 1.93
Jake Oettinger DAL $7,500 12.77 1.70
Connor Ingram EDM $8,000 9.68 1.21
Lukas Dostal ANA $7,400 5.36 0.72

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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