NHL FanDuel Picks for May 16, 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
Nick Suzuki MON $12,600 16.52 1.31
Tage Thompson BUF $12,800 16.10 1.26
Alex Newhook MON $7,600 11.42 1.50
Josh Norris BUF $5,400 10.14 1.88

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Konsta Helenius BUF $3,400 8.75 2.57
Kirby Dach MON $3,600 7.13 1.98
Josh Norris BUF $5,400 10.14 1.88
Phillip Danault MON $3,600 6.07 1.68

Wing

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Juraj Slafkovsky MON $9,800 15.54 1.59
Cole Caufield MON $11,800 15.14 1.28
Alex Tuch BUF $10,800 14.82 1.37
Zach Benson BUF $6,400 13.01 2.03

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Jake Evans MON $3,800 8.67 2.28
Peyton Krebs BUF $3,800 8.60 2.26
Zach Benson BUF $6,400 13.01 2.03
Zack Bolduc MON $3,800 7.36 1.94

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Defenseman

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Rasmus Dahlin BUF $10,400 16.21 1.56
Lane Hutson MON $9,000 13.85 1.54
Mattias Samuelsson BUF $4,400 10.34 2.35
Bowen Byram BUF $5,800 9.88 1.70

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Mattias Samuelsson BUF $4,400 10.34 2.35
Kaiden Guhle MON $3,600 7.81 2.17
Conor Timmins BUF $3,400 6.87 2.02
Alexandre Carrier MON $4,000 8.05 2.01

Goalie

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value

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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.