NCAA Basketball Draftkings Picks for Jan 1, 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
Jaland Lowe PITT $9,500 39.30 4.14
Chucky Hepburn UL $8,300 33.93 4.09
RJ Davis UNC $9,400 33.23 3.53
Jaylen Blakes STAN $8,100 31.89 3.94
Trae Broadnax RICE $7,900 30.66 3.88
Andrej Stojakovic CAL $8,200 30.65 3.74

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Tyshawn Archie TLSA $5,100 25.28 4.96
Jalil Bethea MIA $2,600 11.94 4.59
Austin Swartz MIA $1,400 6.37 4.55
Brandin Cummings PITT $3,700 16.77 4.53
Keaston Willis TLSA $5,200 22.55 4.34
Jhamir Brickus VU $6,700 28.06 4.19

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Forward

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Jaland Lowe PITT $9,500 39.30 4.14
Chucky Hepburn UL $8,300 33.93 4.09
RJ Davis UNC $9,400 33.23 3.53
Jaylen Blakes STAN $8,100 31.89 3.94
Trae Broadnax RICE $7,900 30.66 3.88
Andrej Stojakovic CAL $8,200 30.65 3.74

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Tyshawn Archie TLSA $5,100 25.28 4.96
Jalil Bethea MIA $2,600 11.94 4.59
Austin Swartz MIA $1,400 6.37 4.55
Brandin Cummings PITT $3,700 16.77 4.53
Keaston Willis TLSA $5,200 22.55 4.34
Jhamir Brickus VU $6,700 28.06 4.19

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.