NCAA Basketball FanDuel Picks for Jan 6, 2025

Daily Player Picks

Updated Throughout the Day

Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.


Guard

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Bruce Thornton OSU $7,200 29.42 4.09
John Blackwell WIS $6,300 26.47 4.20
Milos Uzan HOU $5,700 24.98 4.38
Emanuel Sharp HOU $5,500 24.61 4.47
John Tonje WIS $6,600 23.86 3.62
L.J. Cryer HOU $5,100 22.64 4.44

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Jeremiah Williams RUT $4,300 20.07 4.67
John Mobley Jr. OSU $4,500 20.33 4.52
Emanuel Sharp HOU $5,500 24.61 4.47
L.J. Cryer HOU $5,100 22.64 4.44
Milos Uzan HOU $5,700 24.98 4.38
Mylik Wilson HOU $3,900 17.01 4.36

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Forward

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Bruce Thornton OSU $7,200 29.42 4.09
John Blackwell WIS $6,300 26.47 4.20
Milos Uzan HOU $5,700 24.98 4.38
Emanuel Sharp HOU $5,500 24.61 4.47
John Tonje WIS $6,600 23.86 3.62
L.J. Cryer HOU $5,100 22.64 4.44

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Jeremiah Williams RUT $4,300 20.07 4.67
John Mobley Jr. OSU $4,500 20.33 4.52
Emanuel Sharp HOU $5,500 24.61 4.47
L.J. Cryer HOU $5,100 22.64 4.44
Milos Uzan HOU $5,700 24.98 4.38
Mylik Wilson HOU $3,900 17.01 4.36

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.