NHL Draftkings Picks for Jun 4, 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 $8,800 13.72 1.56
Jack Eichel VGK $10,400 13.11 1.26
Sebastian Aho CAR $9,200 9.71 1.06
William Karlsson VGK $5,400 8.24 1.53

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Nic Dowd VGK $2,400 4.78 1.99
Mark Jankowski CAR $2,600 5.02 1.93
Jordan Staal CAR $4,000 7.06 1.76
Colton Sissons VGK $3,000 5.26 1.75

Wing

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Taylor Hall CAR $6,800 13.14 1.93
Mitch Marner VGK $9,400 12.96 1.38
Jackson Blake CAR $7,000 12.06 1.72
Nikolaj Ehlers CAR $8,000 11.92 1.49

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Eric Robinson CAR $2,000 5.16 2.58
William Carrier CAR $2,000 4.12 2.06
Jordan Martinook CAR $3,200 6.40 2.00
Taylor Hall CAR $6,800 13.14 1.93

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Defenseman

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Shea Theodore VGK $7,200 13.12 1.82
K’Andre Miller CAR $5,000 8.95 1.79
Brayden McNabb VGK $4,400 8.70 1.98
Shayne Gostisbehere CAR $6,600 8.62 1.31

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Jalen Chatfield CAR $3,400 7.75 2.28
Sean Walker CAR $3,600 7.84 2.18
Dylan Coghlan VGK $2,200 4.79 2.18
Jeremy Lauzon VGK $2,000 4.30 2.15

Goalie

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Carter Hart VGK $9,600 15.50 1.61
Frederik Andersen CAR $10,000 13.58 1.36

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Carter Hart VGK $9,600 15.50 1.61
Frederik Andersen CAR $10,000 13.58 1.36

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.