FanDuel College Football Picks Late October 24

Oct 17, 2015; Baton Rouge, LA, USA; LSU Tigers mascot Mike the Tiger runs past fans prior to kickoff against the Florida Gators at Tiger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Crystal LoGiudice-USA TODAY Sports

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To finish in the money, you need to choose the best high priced players, and the best cheap options to let you afford some high priced players. I will give you some of each option at each position and let you choose from there.

Here are my FanDuel college football picks late October 24:

Next: Who Will Put Up Big Numbers At QB?

Oct 17, 2015; Columbus, OH, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes quarterback J.T. Barrett (16) carries the ball in the third quarter against the Penn State Nittany Lions at Ohio Stadium. Ohio State defeated Penn State 38-10. Mandatory Credit: James Lang-USA TODAY Sports

Quarterback:

Best Bets:

J.T. Barrett, Ohio State ($8,000): Of course, Urban Meyer has not announced who will start Saturday against Rutgers, but just the fact that it is in question likely means that Barrett will at least get a shot. And why not? He is the better passer, and Rutgers is 125th in the nation in pass defense. Keep an eye on the situation leading up to the game, but the smart money says Barrett will start. And even if the doesn’t, Cardale Jones is the same price, so you can sub in the starter without rebuilding your lineup from scratch. You want to start Ohio State’s quarterback against Rutgers.

Seth Collins, Oregon State ($7,400): Colorado’s pass defense has been acceptable, but Collins is at his best when he can run the ball as well. He will be able to against Colorado. The Ralphies are allowing 210.6 yards per game on the ground. Collins should have running lanes galore even if Colorado can cover his receivers.

Honorable Mention:

Dak Prescott, Mississippi State ($9,200): Prescott has carried the load for the Bulldogs this year. Kentucky has a solid pass defense (50th in the country), but Prescott has still topped 20 FanDuel points against Texas A&M and LSU. He will get his 20, and maybe a little more. He is about as consistent as they come. The only game in which he didn’t was against Troy when he threw only six passes in a blowout win.

Travis Wilson, Utah ($7,300): USC is 82nd in the country in pass defense. Wilson nearly hit the 300 yard mark last week against Arizona State. He could flirt with that plateau once again against the Trojans. USC has a good run defense so he likely won’t be able to get much done with his legs, but his arm is good enough to warrant starting him.

Dark Horse:

Brandon Harris, LSU ($7,200): Harris is not a prolific passer, but Western Kentucky has allowed an average of 265.4 yards passing per game. The Tigers are going to rely heavily on Leonard Fournette, but Harris could get some chances to show off his arm here as well. He could be a sneaky play at this price.

My pick: Barrett

Next: Should You Spend Your Bankroll At RB?

Oct 10, 2015; Tallahassee, FL, USA; Florida State Seminoles running back Dalvin Cook (4) gets past Miami Hurricanes defensive lineman Al-Quadin Muhammad (8) for a long gain in the second quarter of their game at Doak Campbell Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Phil Sears-USA TODAY Sports

Running Back:

Best Bets:

Leonard Fournette, LSU ($10,400): Fournette is averaging a ridiculous 35.5 FanDuel points per game. Western Kentucky is “only” allowing 172.7 rushing yards per game this year, but they haven’t faced a run-first offense like LSU or a talent like Fournette yet. The only question here is how long LSU will let him play in what will likely turn into a blowout. My guess is long enough for us to get our money’s worth out of Fournette.

Dalvin Cook, Florida State ($9,900): Georgia Tech is 85th in the country in run defense, and Cook has been arguably the best back in the country over the last two weeks. In those two games, he has amassed 82.7 FanDuel points. He will have a heavy role in the offense once again against the Yellow Jackets, and could end up outscoring Fournette because the game could stay closer longer.

Honorable Mention:

Devontae Booker, Utah ($9,900): The Utes will need to rely heavily on Booker if they are going to stay undefeated. USC is allowing 167.5 rushing yards per game, so there is a good chance that he can keep the chains moving. Michigan and Oregon were the only teams to keep him under 100 yards, but Oregon was the only team to keep him under 20 FanDuel points. Booker will still be a good scorer for you this week, but probably not better than Cook or Fournette.

Jeremy McNichols, Boise State ($7,500): McNichols missed the blowout loss to Utah State because of a concussion, but all signs are pointing to him playing. That is good news for us DFS players since McNichols is facing the 114th ranked Wyoming run defense. The Cowboys have given up 213.6 rushing yards per game. Expect McNichols to make his presence known from the beginning.

Dark Horses:

Phillip Lindsay, Colorado ($5,900): Lindsay seems to have distanced himself from the other Colorado backs, at least for now. Up next is Oregon State’s 102nd ranked run defense. The Beavers are allowing 198.5 rushing yards per game. Colorado will keep pounding the ball, so Lindsay should get over 20 carries once again. If he does, 100 yards is a certainty.

Storm Woods, Oregon State ($5,400): What’s good for the Ralphie is good for the Beaver. Colorado is even worse against the run than Oregon State! Colorado has given up an average of 210.6 rushing yards per game, bad enough for 112th in the country. Woods and Lindsay are great flex plays on DraftKings due to their low prices, and the fact that both teams will likely try to run in this game.

My picks: Cook and McNichols

Next: Who Are The Best WR Options?

Sep 26, 2015; Tempe, AZ, USA; Southern California Trojans wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster signals quiet to the crowd prior to the game against the Arizona State Sun Devils at Sun Devil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports

Wide Receiver:

Best Bets:

JuJu Smith, USC ($8,400): Despite Utah’s good pass rush, they have struggled against the pass this year. The Utes are giving up an average of 256 passing yards per game. Cody Kessler will likely be pressured a lot, but Utah’s defensive backs can’t keep Smith under wraps. If you can afford him, he should have a nice game against Utah.

Nelson Spruce, Colorado ($6,400): With Shay Fields out with a high ankle sprain, expect Spruce to see an even bigger workload against Oregon State. Of course, some of that will be limited because Colorado is going to run like crazy against the Beavers’ terrible run defense. When they do throw though, Spruce will likely be the target.

Honorable Mention:

Kermit Whitfield, Florida State ($6,300): Whitfield took small passes and turned them into huge plays against Louisville last week. He racked up a career high 172 receiving yards on nine catches. There should be plenty of room to do the same against Georgia Tech, who is spiraling out of control at this point.

Michael Thomas, Ohio State ($6,000): With J.T. Barrett the new starter under center, things are looking up for Thomas. Barrett is a better passer than Cardale Jones. The only question is whether Thomas or Braxton Miller will be the favorite target for Barrett. Miller is a home run waiting to happen, but Thomas is old reliable. I expect him to continue to produce.

Dark Horses:

Malachi Dupre, LSU ($5,800): Dupre had a huge game last week against a good Florida defense. Expect more of the same against a Western Kentucky defense that gives up yards by the ton. All of the LSU skill players besides Fournette are cheap. All of the starters are worth playing tonight.

Ricky Jeune, Georgia Tech ($5,300): While Tech wont be confused with a high powered offense anytime soon, when they have thrown lately, Juene has been the target. He has scored a touchdown in back to back games. If they want to have success against Florida State, they are going to have to at least try to throw. That makes Jeune an interesting dart throw.

My picks: Whitfield, Dupre, and Jeune

Next: Where Do You Turn With Higbee Out?

Sep 19, 2015; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Stanford Cardinal tight end Austin Hooper (18) carries the ball on a 24-yard reception in the second quarter against the Southern California Trojans at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

Tight End:

Best Bet:

Austin Hooper, Stanford ($3,600): Hooper has scored a touchdown in three straight games, making him a good option to use despite Washington’s tough pass defense. He should provide a reliable check down option for Kevin Hogan and remain a force in the red zone.

Honorable Mention:

Josh Perkins, Washington ($3,200): The uncertainty at quarterback has hurt most Washington players fantasy value. It has been good for Perkins despite the lack of touchdowns. He has averaged four catches and fifty yards per game over the last month.

Dark Horse:

Tim Gorski, Western Kentucky ($2,000): With Higbee out, Gorski will take over as the starter for at least one game. Given the importance of Higbee in the passing attack and the toughness of the LSU defense, Gorski should see his share of chances, making him an intruguing option.

My pick: Gorski

Good luck out there!

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