NCAA Basketball Draftkings Picks for Jan 4, 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
Jamir Watkins FSU $9,300 40.00 4.30
Jaland Lowe PITT $9,600 38.79 4.04
Chucky Hepburn UL $8,800 35.77 4.06
Mark Sears BAMA $8,900 35.69 4.01
Chaz Lanier TENN $8,300 35.68 4.30
Jeremiah Fears OU $8,500 35.43 4.17

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Ty-Laur Johnson WAKE $3,600 20.07 5.57
Jordan Gainey TENN $5,100 25.01 4.90
Day Day Thomas CINCY $4,400 21.31 4.84
Chibuzo Agbo USC $5,600 26.71 4.77
Isaiah Brown UF $1,000 4.74 4.74
Urban Klavzar UF $1,000 4.71 4.71

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Forward

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Jamir Watkins FSU $9,300 40.00 4.30
Jaland Lowe PITT $9,600 38.79 4.04
Chucky Hepburn UL $8,800 35.77 4.06
Mark Sears BAMA $8,900 35.69 4.01
Chaz Lanier TENN $8,300 35.68 4.30
Jeremiah Fears OU $8,500 35.43 4.17

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Ty-Laur Johnson WAKE $3,600 20.07 5.57
Jordan Gainey TENN $5,100 25.01 4.90
Day Day Thomas CINCY $4,400 21.31 4.84
Chibuzo Agbo USC $5,600 26.71 4.77
Isaiah Brown UF $1,000 4.74 4.74
Urban Klavzar UF $1,000 4.71 4.71

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.