NCAA Basketball Draftkings Picks for Jan 12, 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 $10,900 44.30 4.06
Brooks Barnhizer NW $10,300 37.88 3.68
Javon Small WVU $9,700 37.75 3.89
Ace Baldwin Jr. PSU $9,000 30.40 3.38
Brice Williams NEB $8,000 27.76 3.47
Tre Donaldson MICH $7,300 26.96 3.69

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Braden Smith PUR $10,900 44.30 4.06
Nimari Burnett MICH $5,900 23.86 4.04
Javon Small WVU $9,700 37.75 3.89
Tyler Harris UW $5,800 22.31 3.85
Nick Kern Jr. PSU $6,700 25.17 3.76
Tre Donaldson MICH $7,300 26.96 3.69

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Forward

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Braden Smith PUR $10,900 44.30 4.06
Brooks Barnhizer NW $10,300 37.88 3.68
Javon Small WVU $9,700 37.75 3.89
Ace Baldwin Jr. PSU $9,000 30.40 3.38
Brice Williams NEB $8,000 27.76 3.47
Tre Donaldson MICH $7,300 26.96 3.69

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Braden Smith PUR $10,900 44.30 4.06
Nimari Burnett MICH $5,900 23.86 4.04
Javon Small WVU $9,700 37.75 3.89
Tyler Harris UW $5,800 22.31 3.85
Nick Kern Jr. PSU $6,700 25.17 3.76
Tre Donaldson MICH $7,300 26.96 3.69

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.