NCAA Basketball Draftkings Picks for Jan 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
Braden Smith PUR $10,400 45.07 4.33
Brooks Barnhizer NW $10,800 44.43 4.11
Ace Baldwin Jr. PSU $9,400 39.21 4.17
PJ Haggerty MEM $9,600 38.95 4.06
Kasparas Jakucionis IL $9,200 37.64 4.09
Darius Johnson UCF $8,600 33.46 3.89

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Jaylin Sellers UCF $4,300 20.45 4.76
Selton Miguel UMD $5,000 22.80 4.56
Braden Smith PUR $10,400 45.07 4.33
Trey Galloway IU $5,500 23.28 4.23
Kylan Boswell IL $7,200 30.42 4.23
Freddie Dilione V PSU $5,300 22.28 4.20

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Forward

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Braden Smith PUR $10,400 45.07 4.33
Brooks Barnhizer NW $10,800 44.43 4.11
Ace Baldwin Jr. PSU $9,400 39.21 4.17
PJ Haggerty MEM $9,600 38.95 4.06
Kasparas Jakucionis IL $9,200 37.64 4.09
Darius Johnson UCF $8,600 33.46 3.89

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Jaylin Sellers UCF $4,300 20.45 4.76
Selton Miguel UMD $5,000 22.80 4.56
Braden Smith PUR $10,400 45.07 4.33
Trey Galloway IU $5,500 23.28 4.23
Kylan Boswell IL $7,200 30.42 4.23
Freddie Dilione V PSU $5,300 22.28 4.20

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.