NCAA Basketball Draftkings Picks for Jan 31, 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 $10,000 46.09 4.61
Malik Mack GU $7,400 30.11 4.07
Isaiah Swope STL $6,400 29.31 4.58
Enoch Cheeks DAY $7,500 29.27 3.90
Gibson Jimerson STL $6,800 28.65 4.21
Malachi Smith DAY $6,600 23.38 3.54

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Braden Smith PUR $10,000 46.09 4.61
Isaiah Swope STL $6,400 29.31 4.58
Gibson Jimerson STL $6,800 28.65 4.21
Javon Bennett DAY $5,600 23.14 4.13
Malik Mack GU $7,400 30.11 4.07
Fletcher Loyer PUR $5,700 22.32 3.92

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Forward

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Braden Smith PUR $10,000 46.09 4.61
Malik Mack GU $7,400 30.11 4.07
Isaiah Swope STL $6,400 29.31 4.58
Enoch Cheeks DAY $7,500 29.27 3.90
Gibson Jimerson STL $6,800 28.65 4.21
Malachi Smith DAY $6,600 23.38 3.54

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Braden Smith PUR $10,000 46.09 4.61
Isaiah Swope STL $6,400 29.31 4.58
Gibson Jimerson STL $6,800 28.65 4.21
Javon Bennett DAY $5,600 23.14 4.13
Malik Mack GU $7,400 30.11 4.07
Fletcher Loyer PUR $5,700 22.32 3.92

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.