NCAA Basketball FanDuel Picks for Jan 5, 2024

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 $12,000 34.15 2.85
Lance Jones PURD $9,500 20.27 2.13
Fletcher Loyer PURD $9,000 17.27 1.92
Ty Rodgers ILL $10,000 15.43 1.54
Luke Goode ILL $8,500 14.95 1.76
Justin Harmon ILL $7,500 12.22 1.63

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Braden Smith PURD $12,000 34.15 2.85
Lance Jones PURD $9,500 20.27 2.13
Fletcher Loyer PURD $9,000 17.27 1.92
Luke Goode ILL $8,500 14.95 1.76
Justin Harmon ILL $7,500 12.22 1.63
Ty Rodgers ILL $10,000 15.43 1.54

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Forward

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Braden Smith PURD $12,000 34.15 2.85
Lance Jones PURD $9,500 20.27 2.13
Fletcher Loyer PURD $9,000 17.27 1.92
Ty Rodgers ILL $10,000 15.43 1.54
Luke Goode ILL $8,500 14.95 1.76
Justin Harmon ILL $7,500 12.22 1.63

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Braden Smith PURD $12,000 34.15 2.85
Lance Jones PURD $9,500 20.27 2.13
Fletcher Loyer PURD $9,000 17.27 1.92
Luke Goode ILL $8,500 14.95 1.76
Justin Harmon ILL $7,500 12.22 1.63
Ty Rodgers ILL $10,000 15.43 1.54

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.