NCAA Basketball FanDuel Picks for Jan 7, 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
Deivon Smith SJU $7,500 33.63 4.48
Alijah Martin UF $7,700 32.70 4.25
Kadary Richmond SJU $7,000 31.98 4.57
Jaland Lowe PITT $8,200 31.71 3.87
Chaz Lanier TENN $7,300 30.93 4.24
Zakai Zeigler TENN $7,600 30.78 4.05

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
RJ Melendez MSST $4,200 22.61 5.38
Chris Manon VAND $3,900 20.64 5.29
Dayvion McKnight XAV $5,400 28.40 5.26
Claudell Harris Jr. MSST $5,000 26.10 5.22
Tahaad Pettiford AUB $4,700 24.40 5.19
Jordan Pope TEX $4,600 23.08 5.02

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Forward

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Deivon Smith SJU $7,500 33.63 4.48
Alijah Martin UF $7,700 32.70 4.25
Kadary Richmond SJU $7,000 31.98 4.57
Jaland Lowe PITT $8,200 31.71 3.87
Chaz Lanier TENN $7,300 30.93 4.24
Zakai Zeigler TENN $7,600 30.78 4.05

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
RJ Melendez MSST $4,200 22.61 5.38
Chris Manon VAND $3,900 20.64 5.29
Dayvion McKnight XAV $5,400 28.40 5.26
Claudell Harris Jr. MSST $5,000 26.10 5.22
Tahaad Pettiford AUB $4,700 24.40 5.19
Jordan Pope TEX $4,600 23.08 5.02

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.