NHL FanDuel Picks for May 21, 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 $8,400 17.60 2.10
Nick Suzuki MON $11,400 14.99 1.31
Sebastian Aho CAR $10,800 13.49 1.25
Alex Newhook MON $6,000 11.33 1.89

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Jordan Staal CAR $4,400 10.54 2.40
Logan Stankoven CAR $8,400 17.60 2.10
Alex Newhook MON $6,000 11.33 1.89
Mark Jankowski CAR $3,400 6.16 1.81

Wing

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Taylor Hall CAR $5,800 16.34 2.82
Jackson Blake CAR $6,400 15.93 2.49
Seth Jarvis CAR $12,400 14.58 1.18
Nikolaj Ehlers CAR $8,000 14.53 1.82

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Taylor Hall CAR $5,800 16.34 2.82
Jackson Blake CAR $6,400 15.93 2.49
Jake Evans MON $4,200 8.64 2.06
Jordan Martinook CAR $4,600 8.82 1.92

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Defenseman

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Lane Hutson MON $9,600 13.72 1.43
Sean Walker CAR $5,200 10.38 2.00
K’Andre Miller CAR $5,000 10.26 2.05
Shayne Gostisbehere CAR $7,000 9.91 1.42

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Jaccob Slavin CAR $3,800 8.50 2.24
Alexandre Carrier MON $3,600 8.04 2.23
Kaiden Guhle MON $3,600 7.56 2.10
K’Andre Miller CAR $5,000 10.26 2.05

Goalie

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value

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Name Team Cost Expected Value

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.