Daily Fantasy CFB Week 10: DraftKings Last-Minute Picks, Best Values

Daily fantasy college football owners shuffling lineups late before the weekend slate of Week 10 begins need value plays to separate themselves from the pack.

Obvious names such as Trevone Boykin, Josh Doctson and more aren't the problem for owners.

The problem is finding those lesser-known names or guys who are much cheaper than they should be with favorable matchups in projected high-scoring affairs—the guys who can go for triple or more their value at a somewhat low ownership percentage.

With the games inbound, let's take a moment to pick out some of the top values.

Quarterback: Connor Cook, Michigan State ($6,700)

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It's almost impossible to ignore Michigan State quarterback Connor Cook at this price.

In fact, despite posting a season-high 36.72 points in Week 8, Cook's price hasn't moved ahead of a showdown with the Nebraska Cornhuskers, a game with an over/under of 54.5.

Not only are Cook and the Spartans coming off a bye week, but those Cornhuskers have already allowed 16 passing scores this season.

Cook has thrown just two interceptions this year and has posted 25 or more points three times, with most of his strong numbers coming against bad defenses. This weekend is another chance for Cook to further his NFL aspirations and carry value-hunters along for the ride.

Running Back: Wendell Smallwood, West Virginia ($6,400)

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Get this price while it remains a thing, owners.

West Virginia's Wendell Smallwood now has 19 or more carries in four of his last five outings, even taking 20 in a 40-10 loss to TCU last time out, helping him post 15.4 points.

Smallwood is one of the best every-down backs around for fantasy purposes. He's the team leader in carries but also comes in third on the team with his 19 catches, quite the alluring usage going into a matchup with Texas Tech, a game Las Vegas has at an over/under of 81.

That's a huge number and one that's sure to help Smallwood triple his value and then some. It helps that Texas Tech is absolutely miserable against backs, too, as it allowed Oklahoma State to run for 184 yards and three scores on a 5.1-yard-per-carry average in Week 9.

Running Back: DeAndre Washington, Texas Tech ($5,500)

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On the other side of the projected 81-point explosion, owners will find another viable value option in Texas Tech's DeAndre Washington.

Washington continues to fly under the radar for one reason or another, but he's seen 19 or more carries four times this year, including in three consecutive games.

Thanks to his prowess in the passing game, Washington has scored 17.6 or more points six times this year and looks on track to perhaps post a season-high mark this week with such a wild over/under.

Owners don't need much from Washington to get triple value, at least in the context of what looks like a silly shootout.

Wide Receiver: James Washington, Oklahoma State ($4,500)

For one reason or another, the price on Oklahoma State big-play threat James Washington continues to rise at a slow pace.

Washington's play on the field moves much quicker, as one can glean from a recent highlight the Big 12 Conference shared:

While Washington has a dud every now and then, he's been on fire as of late with 25.3 or more points in three of his last four, including a whopping 39 points his last time out.

When Oklahoma State and TCU get together, Las Vegas has the tilt at an over/under of 76.5. It's simply another chance for Washington to post jaw-dropping numbers in a shootout against a defense that won't have an easy time accounting for all of the opposition's weapons.

Wide Receiver: Kolby Listenbee, TCU ($4,800)

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Like the above approach at running back, it's best to look at both sides of an impending shootout.

The aforementioned Doctson is a must-play option, of course, but Kolby Listenbee will see plenty of chances to contribute as the Oklahoma State defense centers its attention on the Horned Frogs' top receiver. 

Three of Listenbee's last four outings reinforce the idea, as he's grabbed at least four passes in those three and scored 25.1 or more points twice. Considering Listenbee averages better than 20 yards per catch, those aren't terrible numbers.

Oklahoma State allowed six Texas Tech receivers to record at least three catches and four total touchdowns in Week 9. Two of the receivers scored once apiece and went for 122 yards or more.

Listenbee's next in line, especially with all the attention on Doctson.

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Pricing information and scoring data obtained from DraftKings.com. Odds via Odds Shark.