NCAA Basketball FanDuel Picks for Feb 18, 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
Braden Smith PURD $9,100 40.36 4.43
Kam Jones MARQ $8,300 35.81 4.31
Walter Clayton Jr. UF $8,300 32.97 3.97
John Tonje WIS $7,500 32.93 4.39
Donald Hand Jr. BC $7,300 31.72 4.34
Cam Carter LSU $7,200 29.69 4.12

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Vyctorius Miller LSU $3,700 18.32 4.95
Vasean Allette TCU $5,900 27.41 4.65
Christian Anderson TTU $4,800 22.34 4.65
Elijah Hawkins TTU $6,200 28.49 4.60
Noah Reynolds TCU $5,200 23.56 4.53
Chase Ross MARQ $5,900 26.68 4.52

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Forward

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Braden Smith PURD $9,100 40.36 4.43
Kam Jones MARQ $8,300 35.81 4.31
Walter Clayton Jr. UF $8,300 32.97 3.97
John Tonje WIS $7,500 32.93 4.39
Donald Hand Jr. BC $7,300 31.72 4.34
Cam Carter LSU $7,200 29.69 4.12

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Vyctorius Miller LSU $3,700 18.32 4.95
Vasean Allette TCU $5,900 27.41 4.65
Christian Anderson TTU $4,800 22.34 4.65
Elijah Hawkins TTU $6,200 28.49 4.60
Noah Reynolds TCU $5,200 23.56 4.53
Chase Ross MARQ $5,900 26.68 4.52

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.