NCAA Basketball FanDuel Picks for Feb 20, 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 $7,700 36.48 4.74
Ja’Kobi Gillespie MD $7,400 35.65 4.82
Wesley Yates III USC $6,500 28.84 4.44
Rodney Rice MD $5,900 25.54 4.33
Micah Parrish OSU $5,900 25.45 4.31
Desmond Claude USC $6,600 23.47 3.56

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Ja’Kobi Gillespie MD $7,400 35.65 4.82
Bruce Thornton OSU $7,700 36.48 4.74
Wesley Yates III USC $6,500 28.84 4.44
Rodney Rice MD $5,900 25.54 4.33
Micah Parrish OSU $5,900 25.45 4.31
Selton Miguel MD $5,600 22.72 4.06

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Forward

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Bruce Thornton OSU $7,700 36.48 4.74
Ja’Kobi Gillespie MD $7,400 35.65 4.82
Wesley Yates III USC $6,500 28.84 4.44
Rodney Rice MD $5,900 25.54 4.33
Micah Parrish OSU $5,900 25.45 4.31
Desmond Claude USC $6,600 23.47 3.56

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Ja’Kobi Gillespie MD $7,400 35.65 4.82
Bruce Thornton OSU $7,700 36.48 4.74
Wesley Yates III USC $6,500 28.84 4.44
Rodney Rice MD $5,900 25.54 4.33
Micah Parrish OSU $5,900 25.45 4.31
Selton Miguel MD $5,600 22.72 4.06

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.