NHL FanDuel Picks for Jun 9, 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 $7,800 16.10 2.06
Jack Eichel VGK $12,800 15.15 1.18
Sebastian Aho CAR $10,200 12.16 1.19
Jordan Staal CAR $4,800 11.53 2.40

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Jordan Staal CAR $4,800 11.53 2.40
Logan Stankoven CAR $7,800 16.10 2.06
Mark Jankowski CAR $3,600 6.86 1.91
Colton Sissons VGK $3,400 6.19 1.82

Wing

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Mitch Marner VGK $11,800 20.68 1.75
Taylor Hall CAR $6,800 16.01 2.35
Mark Stone VGK $8,200 15.15 1.85
Nikolaj Ehlers CAR $10,800 14.47 1.34

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Brett Howden VGK $5,600 13.69 2.44
Taylor Hall CAR $6,800 16.01 2.35
Jordan Martinook CAR $4,000 8.21 2.05
Jackson Blake CAR $7,400 14.15 1.91

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Defenseman

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Shea Theodore VGK $8,600 16.44 1.91
Shayne Gostisbehere CAR $6,200 10.65 1.72
K’Andre Miller CAR $5,000 9.81 1.96
Brayden McNabb VGK $4,200 9.77 2.33

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Jalen Chatfield CAR $4,000 9.55 2.39
Brayden McNabb VGK $4,200 9.77 2.33
K’Andre Miller CAR $5,000 9.81 1.96
Shea Theodore VGK $8,600 16.44 1.91

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.