NCAA Basketball FanDuel Picks for Apr 5, 2025

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
Walter Clayton Jr. UF $7,900 35.91 4.55
Will Richard UF $5,900 29.98 5.08
L.J. Cryer HOU $6,500 26.64 4.10
Miles Kelly AUB $5,000 25.76 5.15
Alijah Martin UF $6,300 25.51 4.05
Tahaad Pettiford AUB $5,700 23.58 4.14

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Miles Kelly AUB $5,000 25.76 5.15
Will Richard UF $5,900 29.98 5.08
Walter Clayton Jr. UF $7,900 35.91 4.55
Sion James DUKE $4,800 21.39 4.46
Tahaad Pettiford AUB $5,700 23.58 4.14
L.J. Cryer HOU $6,500 26.64 4.10

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Forward

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Walter Clayton Jr. UF $7,900 35.91 4.55
Will Richard UF $5,900 29.98 5.08
L.J. Cryer HOU $6,500 26.64 4.10
Miles Kelly AUB $5,000 25.76 5.15
Alijah Martin UF $6,300 25.51 4.05
Tahaad Pettiford AUB $5,700 23.58 4.14

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Miles Kelly AUB $5,000 25.76 5.15
Will Richard UF $5,900 29.98 5.08
Walter Clayton Jr. UF $7,900 35.91 4.55
Sion James DUKE $4,800 21.39 4.46
Tahaad Pettiford AUB $5,700 23.58 4.14
L.J. Cryer HOU $6,500 26.64 4.10

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.