NCAA Basketball Draftkings Picks for Jan 8, 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 $9,000 37.42 4.16
Mark Sears BAMA $9,400 37.09 3.95
Ace Baldwin Jr. PSU $9,000 36.19 4.02
Jeremiah Fears OU $8,400 33.70 4.01
Boogie Fland ARK $8,100 33.62 4.15
Labaron Philon BAMA $7,600 32.46 4.27

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Shakeel Moore KU $3,900 20.06 5.14
Matthew Cleveland MIA $6,100 27.37 4.49
Jaylen Blakes STAN $7,200 32.26 4.48
Zeke Mayo KU $7,000 31.25 4.46
Kylan Boswell IL $7,400 31.78 4.30
Labaron Philon BAMA $7,600 32.46 4.27

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Forward

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Jamir Watkins FSU $9,000 37.42 4.16
Mark Sears BAMA $9,400 37.09 3.95
Ace Baldwin Jr. PSU $9,000 36.19 4.02
Jeremiah Fears OU $8,400 33.70 4.01
Boogie Fland ARK $8,100 33.62 4.15
Labaron Philon BAMA $7,600 32.46 4.27

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Shakeel Moore KU $3,900 20.06 5.14
Matthew Cleveland MIA $6,100 27.37 4.49
Jaylen Blakes STAN $7,200 32.26 4.48
Zeke Mayo KU $7,000 31.25 4.46
Kylan Boswell IL $7,400 31.78 4.30
Labaron Philon BAMA $7,600 32.46 4.27

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.