NCAA Basketball Draftkings Picks for Apr 5, 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
Darius Johnson UCF $10,300 40.25 3.91
Brice Williams NEB $10,100 37.84 3.75
Walter Clayton Jr. UF $8,500 37.61 4.42
Alvaro Cardenas BSU $8,500 35.68 4.20
Wooga Poplar VU $8,700 32.67 3.76
Will Richard UF $5,800 30.32 5.23

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Will Richard UF $5,800 30.32 5.23
Miles Kelly AUB $5,600 26.71 4.77
Sion James DUKE $4,700 21.71 4.62
Jhamir Brickus VU $5,300 24.36 4.60
Tyler Perkins VU $4,000 18.14 4.54
Walter Clayton Jr. UF $8,500 37.61 4.42

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Forward

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Darius Johnson UCF $10,300 40.25 3.91
Brice Williams NEB $10,100 37.84 3.75
Walter Clayton Jr. UF $8,500 37.61 4.42
Alvaro Cardenas BSU $8,500 35.68 4.20
Wooga Poplar VU $8,700 32.67 3.76
Will Richard UF $5,800 30.32 5.23

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Will Richard UF $5,800 30.32 5.23
Miles Kelly AUB $5,600 26.71 4.77
Sion James DUKE $4,700 21.71 4.62
Jhamir Brickus VU $5,300 24.36 4.60
Tyler Perkins VU $4,000 18.14 4.54
Walter Clayton Jr. UF $8,500 37.61 4.42

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.