NCAA Basketball FanDuel Picks for Jan 8, 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
Mark Sears ALA $8,200 35.52 4.33
Ace Baldwin Jr. PSU $8,100 35.17 4.34
Boogie Fland ARK $7,700 33.13 4.30
Labaron Philon ALA $6,600 32.80 4.97
Jeremiah Fears OU $7,600 32.73 4.31
Sean Pedulla MISS $7,000 31.28 4.47

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Shakeel Moore KU $3,600 18.93 5.26
Wesley Yates III USC $4,500 23.45 5.21
Labaron Philon ALA $6,600 32.80 4.97
Jamarii Thomas SCAR $5,700 27.97 4.91
Duke Miles OU $5,000 24.16 4.83
Davon Barnes MISS $4,300 20.60 4.79

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Forward

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Mark Sears ALA $8,200 35.52 4.33
Ace Baldwin Jr. PSU $8,100 35.17 4.34
Boogie Fland ARK $7,700 33.13 4.30
Labaron Philon ALA $6,600 32.80 4.97
Jeremiah Fears OU $7,600 32.73 4.31
Sean Pedulla MISS $7,000 31.28 4.47

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Shakeel Moore KU $3,600 18.93 5.26
Wesley Yates III USC $4,500 23.45 5.21
Labaron Philon ALA $6,600 32.80 4.97
Jamarii Thomas SCAR $5,700 27.97 4.91
Duke Miles OU $5,000 24.16 4.83
Davon Barnes MISS $4,300 20.60 4.79

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.