NCAA Basketball Draftkings Picks for Jan 24, 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
Kam Jones MARQ $10,200 39.63 3.88
Braden Smith PUR $10,000 36.66 3.67
Ace Baldwin Jr. PSU $9,300 33.75 3.63
Max Shulga VCU $8,100 32.19 3.97
Joe Bamisile VCU $7,400 31.23 4.22
Melvin Council Jr. STBON $6,900 29.97 4.34

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Melvin Council Jr. STBON $6,900 29.97 4.34
Joe Bamisile VCU $7,400 31.23 4.22
Roddy Gayle Jr. MICH $5,000 20.64 4.13
Sebastian Mack UCLA $5,200 20.93 4.03
Max Shulga VCU $8,100 32.19 3.97
Brock Harding IOWA $6,800 26.97 3.97

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Forward

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Kam Jones MARQ $10,200 39.63 3.88
Braden Smith PUR $10,000 36.66 3.67
Ace Baldwin Jr. PSU $9,300 33.75 3.63
Max Shulga VCU $8,100 32.19 3.97
Joe Bamisile VCU $7,400 31.23 4.22
Melvin Council Jr. STBON $6,900 29.97 4.34

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Melvin Council Jr. STBON $6,900 29.97 4.34
Joe Bamisile VCU $7,400 31.23 4.22
Roddy Gayle Jr. MICH $5,000 20.64 4.13
Sebastian Mack UCLA $5,200 20.93 4.03
Max Shulga VCU $8,100 32.19 3.97
Brock Harding IOWA $6,800 26.97 3.97

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.