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 31.88 3.39
Arch Manning TEX $9,500 28.49 3.00
Fernando Mendoza IU $7,600 26.25 3.45
Sam Leavitt ASU $8,000 25.33 3.17

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
CJ Carr ND $5,000 19.79 3.96
Darian Mensah DUKE $4,900 17.76 3.63
Parker Navarro OHIO $4,700 17.02 3.62
Fernando Mendoza IU $7,600 26.25 3.45

Running Backs

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Hollywood Smothers NCST $11,200 23.43 2.09
Desmond Reid PITT $8,500 21.46 2.52
Justice Haynes MICH $7,400 20.64 2.79
Waymond Jordan USC $7,600 18.93 2.49
Jeremiyah Love ND $8,500 18.91 2.22
Anthony Hankerson ORST $7,200 17.92 2.49

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Ty Clark III WAKE $1,000 4.70 4.70
Jayden Limar ORE $3,000 10.99 3.66
Jamario Clements WAKE $1,200 4.39 3.66
Tory Blaylock OU $3,100 10.54 3.40
Malachi Hosley GT $3,100 10.50 3.39
Anthony Woods UCLA $3,500 11.76 3.36

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Wide Receivers

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Jordyn Tyson ASU $8,100 27.93 3.45
Jeremiah Smith OSU $9,000 23.86 2.65
Elijah Sarratt IU $7,600 20.12 2.65
Makai Lemon USC $6,700 19.44 2.90
Deion Burks OU $7,500 19.32 2.58
Lewis Bond BC $6,800 18.57 2.73
Malachi Toney MIA $7,700 16.85 2.19
O’Mega Blake ARK $5,800 16.77 2.89

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Chris Barnes WAKE $1,400 8.28 5.91
Micah Mays Jr. WAKE $1,000 4.57 4.57
Eni Falayi WAKE $1,600 6.65 4.16
Tre Richardson VAND $3,700 13.28 3.59

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.