NCAA FB Draftkings Picks for Week 3, 2025

Daily Player Picks

Updated Throughout the Day

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


Quarterbacks

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
John Mateer OU $9,400 32.21 3.43
Jayden Maiava USC $8,900 24.48 2.75
CJ Bailey NCST $12,800 23.68 1.85
Rocco Becht ISU $7,500 23.06 3.07

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
John Mateer OU $9,400 32.21 3.43
Maalik Murphy ORST $5,000 17.03 3.41
Joey Aguilar TENN $5,300 17.72 3.34
Rocco Becht ISU $7,500 23.06 3.07

Running Backs

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Hollywood Smothers NCST $11,200 21.79 1.95
Justice Haynes MICH $7,400 20.45 2.76
Waymond Jordan USC $7,600 18.89 2.49
Desmond Reid PITT $8,500 18.29 2.15
Demond Claiborne WAKE $9,800 15.91 1.62
Eli Sanders USC $5,000 15.18 3.04

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Jamario Clements WAKE $1,200 6.62 5.51
Ty Clark III WAKE $1,000 4.70 4.70
Malachi Hosley GT $3,100 10.50 3.39
King Miller USC $3,000 9.56 3.19
Eli Sanders USC $5,000 15.18 3.04
Star Thomas TENN $4,700 13.89 2.95

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Wide Receivers

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Deion Burks OU $7,500 19.58 2.61
Makai Lemon USC $6,700 19.40 2.90
Antonio Williams CLEM $7,400 17.20 2.32
Malachi Toney MIA $7,700 16.76 2.18
Reggie Virgil TTU $5,400 15.69 2.91
Germie Bernard BAMA $7,000 15.58 2.23
Keontez Lewis OU $5,300 14.69 2.77
Bryant Wesco Jr. CLEM $5,600 14.34 2.56

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Chris Barnes WAKE $1,400 7.51 5.36
Eni Falayi WAKE $1,600 8.18 5.12
Micah Mays Jr. WAKE $1,000 4.57 4.57
Parker Livingstone TEX $3,500 13.19 3.77

Tight Ends

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Picks are based on historical performance and match-up. 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.