NCAA Basketball Draftkings Picks for Jan 9, 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 $10,600 42.81 4.04
Dylan Harper RU $7,800 34.49 4.42
Bruce Thornton OSU $8,800 33.48 3.80
Damarco Minor ORST $7,600 27.53 3.62
Dylan Harper RU $7,800 26.29 3.37
Carlos Stewart STC $5,900 24.58 4.17

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Dylan Harper RU $7,800 34.49 4.42
Nate Kingz ORST $5,100 21.84 4.28
Carlos Stewart STC $5,900 24.58 4.17
Jase Richardson MSU $4,900 19.94 4.07
Braden Smith PUR $10,600 42.81 4.04
Jake Ensminger STC $4,600 18.53 4.03

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Forward

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Braden Smith PUR $10,600 42.81 4.04
Dylan Harper RU $7,800 34.49 4.42
Bruce Thornton OSU $8,800 33.48 3.80
Damarco Minor ORST $7,600 27.53 3.62
Dylan Harper RU $7,800 26.29 3.37
Carlos Stewart STC $5,900 24.58 4.17

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Dylan Harper RU $7,800 34.49 4.42
Nate Kingz ORST $5,100 21.84 4.28
Carlos Stewart STC $5,900 24.58 4.17
Jase Richardson MSU $4,900 19.94 4.07
Braden Smith PUR $10,600 42.81 4.04
Jake Ensminger STC $4,600 18.53 4.03

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.