NHL Draftkings Picks for May 7, 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
Logan Stankoven CAR $9,200 14.18 1.54
Sebastian Aho CAR $9,800 11.17 1.14
Sean Couturier PHI $4,000 7.56 1.89
Jordan Staal CAR $4,400 7.42 1.69

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Mark Jankowski CAR $2,000 5.51 2.75
Sean Couturier PHI $4,000 7.56 1.89
Jordan Staal CAR $4,400 7.42 1.69
Denver Barkey PHI $2,400 4.02 1.67

Wing

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Nikolaj Ehlers CAR $8,200 12.74 1.55
Andrei Svechnikov CAR $9,400 11.46 1.22
Seth Jarvis CAR $9,600 11.31 1.18
Taylor Hall CAR $8,000 11.19 1.40

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Jordan Martinook CAR $3,200 7.54 2.36
Alex Bump PHI $3,000 6.18 2.06
Carl Grundstrom PHI $2,000 3.88 1.94
Eric Robinson CAR $2,000 3.68 1.84

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Defenseman

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Sean Walker CAR $5,400 11.03 2.04
Travis Sanheim PHI $6,400 9.04 1.41
K’Andre Miller CAR $3,600 8.34 2.32
Shayne Gostisbehere CAR $6,600 7.99 1.21

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
K’Andre Miller CAR $3,600 8.34 2.32
Jalen Chatfield CAR $2,200 5.06 2.30
Nick Seeler PHI $2,800 6.34 2.26
Mike Reilly CAR $2,000 4.35 2.17

Goalie

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Frederik Andersen CAR $10,400 14.72 1.41
Dan Vladar PHI $10,000 14.54 1.45

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Dan Vladar PHI $10,000 14.54 1.45
Frederik Andersen CAR $10,400 14.72 1.41

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.