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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fernando Mendoza | IND | $12,200 | 23.16 | 1.90 |
| CJ Bailey | NCST | $13,000 | 22.81 | 1.75 |
| Nico Iamaleava | UCLA | $9,800 | 20.99 | 2.14 |
| Avery Johnson | KSU | $10,000 | 20.70 | 2.07 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nico Iamaleava | UCLA | $9,800 | 20.99 | 2.14 |
| Avery Johnson | KSU | $10,000 | 20.70 | 2.07 |
| Elijah Owens | INST | $6,500 | 12.75 | 1.96 |
| Fernando Mendoza | IND | $12,200 | 23.16 | 1.90 |
Running Backs
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hollywood Smothers | NCST | $12,400 | 19.62 | 1.58 |
| Dean Connors | HOU | $9,600 | 15.33 | 1.60 |
| Demond Claiborne | WAKE | $11,200 | 14.50 | 1.29 |
| Anthony Woods | UCLA | $8,100 | 13.45 | 1.66 |
| Scottre Humphrey | UNM | $7,400 | 12.59 | 1.70 |
| Lee Beebe Jr. | IND | $8,200 | 12.42 | 1.51 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jamario Clements | WAKE | $3,000 | 6.23 | 2.08 |
| Plez Lawrence | INST | $5,700 | 11.14 | 1.95 |
| Scottre Humphrey | UNM | $7,400 | 12.59 | 1.70 |
| Anthony Woods | UCLA | $8,100 | 13.45 | 1.66 |
| Dean Connors | HOU | $9,600 | 15.33 | 1.60 |
| Hollywood Smothers | NCST | $12,400 | 19.62 | 1.58 |
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Wide Receivers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elijah Sarratt | IND | $10,600 | 17.33 | 1.63 |
| Javin Whatley | ARIZ | $8,300 | 12.95 | 1.56 |
| Jayce Brown | KSU | $9,500 | 12.55 | 1.32 |
| Sincere Brown | COLO | $6,900 | 11.91 | 1.73 |
| Omar Cooper Jr. | IND | $8,800 | 10.91 | 1.24 |
| Amare Thomas | HOU | $6,800 | 10.26 | 1.51 |
| Kwazi Gilmer | UCLA | $7,500 | 9.61 | 1.28 |
| E.J. Williams Jr. | IND | $7,400 | 8.61 | 1.16 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeremiah Melvin | WAKE | $1,200 | 2.61 | 2.18 |
| Sincere Brown | COLO | $6,900 | 11.91 | 1.73 |
| Elijah Sarratt | IND | $10,600 | 17.33 | 1.63 |
| Javin Whatley | ARIZ | $8,300 | 12.95 | 1.56 |
Tight Ends
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dorian Thomas | UNM | $7,700 | 13.08 | 1.70 |
| Tanner Koziol | HOU | $8,100 | 12.42 | 1.53 |
| Justin Joly | NCST | $5,600 | 7.45 | 1.33 |
| Eni Falayi | WAKE | $7,600 | 6.67 | 0.88 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dorian Thomas | UNM | $7,700 | 13.08 | 1.70 |
| Tanner Koziol | HOU | $8,100 | 12.42 | 1.53 |
| Justin Joly | NCST | $5,600 | 7.45 | 1.33 |
| Cameron Barmore | ARIZ | $4,500 | 5.43 | 1.21 |
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.