NHL FanDuel Picks for May 10, 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
Jack Eichel VGK $7,900 17.98 2.28
Leo Carlsson ANH $6,900 17.96 2.60
Nick Suzuki MON $7,400 16.19 2.19
Tage Thompson BUF $7,800 15.03 1.93

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Leo Carlsson ANH $6,900 17.96 2.60
Jack Eichel VGK $7,900 17.98 2.28
Mikael Granlund ANH $5,800 13.10 2.26
Ryan Poehling ANH $4,500 10.02 2.23

Wing

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Mitch Marner VGK $7,400 18.92 2.56
Cutter Gauthier ANH $7,100 16.49 2.32
Alex Tuch BUF $7,300 15.93 2.18
Troy Terry ANH $6,800 14.60 2.15

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Mason McTavish ANH $4,000 11.24 2.81
Zach Benson BUF $4,800 13.02 2.71
Reilly Smith VGK $3,300 8.90 2.70
Mitch Marner VGK $7,400 18.92 2.56

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Defenseman

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Rasmus Dahlin BUF $6,700 15.04 2.24
John Carlson ANH $6,000 14.13 2.36
Shea Theodore VGK $5,700 13.82 2.43
Jackson LaCombe ANH $5,800 13.20 2.28

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Brayden McNabb VGK $4,000 10.54 2.64
Shea Theodore VGK $5,700 13.82 2.43
John Carlson ANH $6,000 14.13 2.36
Rasmus Andersson VGK $5,000 11.75 2.35

Goalie

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Jakub Dobes MON $7,300 18.32 2.51
Carter Hart VGK $7,500 16.77 2.24
Alex Lyon BUF $7,800 14.91 1.91
Lukas Dostal ANH $7,400 8.73 1.18

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Jakub Dobes MON $7,300 18.32 2.51
Carter Hart VGK $7,500 16.77 2.24
Alex Lyon BUF $7,800 14.91 1.91
Lukas Dostal ANH $7,400 8.73 1.18

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.