NHL FanDuel 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
Jack Eichel VGK $13,200 16.62 1.26
Logan Stankoven CAR $6,800 16.47 2.42
Sebastian Aho CAR $10,600 11.87 1.12
William Karlsson VGK $5,800 10.02 1.73

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Logan Stankoven CAR $6,800 16.47 2.42
Jordan Staal CAR $4,400 9.12 2.07
Colton Sissons VGK $3,400 6.69 1.97
William Karlsson VGK $5,800 10.02 1.73

Wing

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Taylor Hall CAR $6,000 16.76 2.79
Mitch Marner VGK $11,800 16.23 1.38
Jackson Blake CAR $8,200 15.67 1.91
Nikolaj Ehlers CAR $9,600 15.19 1.58

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Taylor Hall CAR $6,000 16.76 2.79
Brett Howden VGK $5,200 12.47 2.40
Jackson Blake CAR $8,200 15.67 1.91
Ivan Barbashev VGK $6,400 11.91 1.86

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Defenseman

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Shea Theodore VGK $7,200 15.32 2.13
K’Andre Miller CAR $5,600 10.98 1.96
Shayne Gostisbehere CAR $7,800 10.25 1.31
Brayden McNabb VGK $3,800 9.51 2.50

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Brayden McNabb VGK $3,800 9.51 2.50
Jalen Chatfield CAR $3,800 9.05 2.38
Shea Theodore VGK $7,200 15.32 2.13
K’Andre Miller CAR $5,600 10.98 1.96

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.