NCAA FB FanDuel Picks for Week 9, 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
Nick Minicucci DEL $11,600 28.61 2.47
Taylen Green ARK $12,000 28.47 2.37
Haynes King GT $12,400 28.41 2.29
Devon Dampier UTAH $11,600 27.43 2.36

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Nick Minicucci DEL $11,600 28.61 2.47
John Mateer OU $9,500 23.16 2.44
Taylen Green ARK $12,000 28.47 2.37
Devon Dampier UTAH $11,600 27.43 2.36

Running Backs

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Caleb Hawkins NTEX $10,800 25.16 2.33
Jonah Coleman WASH $11,000 21.44 1.95
Antwan Raymond RUT $9,700 20.21 2.08
Greg Desrosiers Jr. MEM $10,400 19.46 1.87
Cameron Dickey TTU $10,500 19.18 1.83
J’Mari Taylor UVA $9,200 18.64 2.03

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Caleb Hawkins NTEX $10,800 25.16 2.33
Antwan Raymond RUT $9,700 20.21 2.08
J’Koby Williams TTU $7,600 15.72 2.07
J’Mari Taylor UVA $9,200 18.64 2.03
DeKalon Taylor COLO $5,200 10.21 1.96
Jonah Coleman WASH $11,000 21.44 1.95

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Wide Receivers

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Chris Bell LOU $10,000 20.41 2.04
Elijah Sarratt IND $10,000 18.40 1.84
Malachi Toney MIA $8,800 17.56 2.00
Omar Cooper Jr. IND $9,700 17.21 1.77
O’Mega Blake ARK $8,500 15.49 1.82
Wyatt Young NTEX $8,500 14.89 1.75
Ian Strong RUT $8,600 14.25 1.66
Denzel Boston WASH $9,600 13.92 1.45

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Chris Bell LOU $10,000 20.41 2.04
Malachi Toney MIA $8,800 17.56 2.00
Eric Rivers GT $5,800 10.79 1.86
Cam Coleman AUB $6,200 11.45 1.85

Tight Ends

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Michael Trigg BAY $8,000 12.49 1.56
Kenyon Sadiq ORE $6,500 10.23 1.57
Trey’Dez Green LSU $7,700 10.07 1.31
Tanner Koziol HOU $7,200 9.79 1.36

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Kenyon Sadiq ORE $6,500 10.23 1.57
Michael Trigg BAY $8,000 12.49 1.56
Eli Stowers VAN $5,700 8.31 1.46
Justin Joly NCST $5,500 8.01 1.46

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.