NHL FanDuel Picks for Jun 6, 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 $13,000 16.34 1.26
Logan Stankoven CAR $6,800 16.15 2.37
Sebastian Aho CAR $10,600 11.83 1.12
Jordan Staal CAR $5,000 9.96 1.99

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Logan Stankoven CAR $6,800 16.15 2.37
Jordan Staal CAR $5,000 9.96 1.99
Mark Jankowski CAR $3,600 7.15 1.99
Colton Sissons VGK $3,400 6.23 1.83

Wing

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Mitch Marner VGK $12,000 16.95 1.41
Taylor Hall CAR $6,400 15.53 2.43
Nikolaj Ehlers CAR $10,000 15.16 1.52
Mark Stone VGK $8,600 15.14 1.76

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Taylor Hall CAR $6,400 15.53 2.43
Brett Howden VGK $5,600 12.93 2.31
Ivan Barbashev VGK $6,000 12.36 2.06
Jordan Martinook CAR $4,000 7.25 1.81

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Defenseman

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Shea Theodore VGK $7,800 14.71 1.89
Shayne Gostisbehere CAR $7,000 10.63 1.52
K’Andre Miller CAR $5,400 10.56 1.96
Noah Hanifin VGK $5,200 9.58 1.84

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Jalen Chatfield CAR $4,000 8.93 2.23
Brayden McNabb VGK $4,200 8.99 2.14
K’Andre Miller CAR $5,400 10.56 1.96
Sean Walker CAR $4,600 8.82 1.92

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.