NCAA Basketball FanDuel Picks for Jan 5, 2023

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
Braden Smith PURD $10,500 23.21 2.21
Bruce Thornton OSU $10,000 23.02 2.30
Fletcher Loyer PURD $9,500 18.16 1.91
Sean McNeil OSU $7,500 14.87 1.98
Ethan Morton PURD $7,500 14.19 1.89
Brandon Newman PURD $8,000 13.93 1.74

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Bruce Thornton OSU $10,000 23.02 2.30
Braden Smith PURD $10,500 23.21 2.21
Sean McNeil OSU $7,500 14.87 1.98
Fletcher Loyer PURD $9,500 18.16 1.91
Ethan Morton PURD $7,500 14.19 1.89
Tanner Holden OSU $6,500 12.08 1.86

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Forward

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Braden Smith PURD $10,500 23.21 2.21
Bruce Thornton OSU $10,000 23.02 2.30
Fletcher Loyer PURD $9,500 18.16 1.91
Sean McNeil OSU $7,500 14.87 1.98
Ethan Morton PURD $7,500 14.19 1.89
Brandon Newman PURD $8,000 13.93 1.74

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Bruce Thornton OSU $10,000 23.02 2.30
Braden Smith PURD $10,500 23.21 2.21
Sean McNeil OSU $7,500 14.87 1.98
Fletcher Loyer PURD $9,500 18.16 1.91
Ethan Morton PURD $7,500 14.19 1.89
Tanner Holden OSU $6,500 12.08 1.86

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.