NHL Draftkings Picks for May 11, 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
Nathan MacKinnon COL $10,800 19.08 1.77
Ryan Hartman MIN $8,000 13.49 1.69
Nazem Kadri COL $7,200 9.74 1.35
Brock Nelson COL $6,600 8.94 1.36

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Nathan MacKinnon COL $10,800 19.08 1.77
Ryan Hartman MIN $8,000 13.49 1.69
Jack Drury COL $3,200 5.21 1.63
Michael McCarron MIN $4,200 6.08 1.45

Wing

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Matt Boldy MIN $9,400 18.11 1.93
Kirill Kaprizov MIN $9,800 16.61 1.69
Martin Necas COL $8,600 14.22 1.65
Gabriel Landeskog COL $7,400 12.29 1.66

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Marcus Foligno MIN $2,400 5.06 2.11
Parker Kelly COL $3,000 6.05 2.02
Matt Boldy MIN $9,400 18.11 1.93
Logan O’Connor COL $2,000 3.63 1.82

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Defenseman

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Cale Makar COL $9,000 14.75 1.64
Quinn Hughes MIN $8,400 13.72 1.63
Brock Faber MIN $7,800 12.89 1.65
Devon Toews COL $6,400 9.61 1.50

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Josh Manson COL $2,000 6.05 3.02
Daemon Hunt MIN $2,600 5.09 1.96
Brett Kulak COL $3,600 6.92 1.92
Brock Faber MIN $7,800 12.89 1.65

Goalie

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Jesper Wallstedt MIN $9,600 14.36 1.50
MacKenzie Blackwood COL $10,000 10.11 1.01

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Jesper Wallstedt MIN $9,600 14.36 1.50
MacKenzie Blackwood COL $10,000 10.11 1.01

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.