NCAA Basketball Draftkings Picks for Jan 6, 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
Bruce Thornton OSU $8,300 30.34 3.66
John Blackwell WISC $7,800 27.90 3.58
John Tonje WISC $7,400 25.61 3.46
Emanuel Sharp UH $6,800 25.36 3.73
Milos Uzan UH $6,700 25.29 3.77
L.J. Cryer UH $6,600 23.82 3.61

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Terrance Arceneaux UH $5,400 20.45 3.79
Milos Uzan UH $6,700 25.29 3.77
Emanuel Sharp UH $6,800 25.36 3.73
Mylik Wilson UH $4,500 16.75 3.72
Bruce Thornton OSU $8,300 30.34 3.66
Lu’Cye Patterson MINN $6,400 23.18 3.62

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Forward

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Bruce Thornton OSU $8,300 30.34 3.66
John Blackwell WISC $7,800 27.90 3.58
John Tonje WISC $7,400 25.61 3.46
Emanuel Sharp UH $6,800 25.36 3.73
Milos Uzan UH $6,700 25.29 3.77
L.J. Cryer UH $6,600 23.82 3.61

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Terrance Arceneaux UH $5,400 20.45 3.79
Milos Uzan UH $6,700 25.29 3.77
Emanuel Sharp UH $6,800 25.36 3.73
Mylik Wilson UH $4,500 16.75 3.72
Bruce Thornton OSU $8,300 30.34 3.66
Lu’Cye Patterson MINN $6,400 23.18 3.62

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.