NBA Early Monday Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for December 2, 2024
Last updated: Dec 1, 2024, 7:57PM | Published: Dec 1, 2024, 7:57AM
Draftstars Australia's NBA Early Monday DFS contest starts at 7:40am AEDT on December 2, 2024, and Fantasy Insider has looked at the data for each player on the slate to help you build winning line-ups.
A handy Draftstars cheat sheet is a must for NBA fantasy players. This DFS preview is designed to help you assemble your fantasy teams for Draftstars' NBA contests and enhance your season-long fantasy line-ups on Monday and beyond.
Featured NBA Games
Draftstars' NBA Early Monday slate consists of these games:
- Brooklyn Nets vs Orlando Magic
- Memphis Grizzlies vs Indiana Pacers
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We have reviewed every player from every team to help you find the best choices on Monday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Pascal Siakam (IND, PF/SF) | $15,520 | 43.5 | 2.8 |
| Value | Obi Toppin (IND, C/PF) | $7,090 | 21.3 | 3 |
| Fade | Santi Aldama (MEM, PF/C) | $13,100 | 23.7 | 1.8 |
| Cheapie | T.J. McConnell (IND, PG) | $9,480 | 26.9 | 2.8 |
According to Fantasy Insider's DFS model, our "stud" is the highest projected scorer across the slate, while "value" picks offer the most "bang for your buck," meaning they're expected to perform well relative to their salary.
Conversely, a "fade" is a player considered to offer lower value for money, based on their expected score relative to their salary. For those needing to stay under the salary cap, "cheapie" options highlight the best value players at lower price points not already mentioned.
In fantasy sports, understanding value—assessing a player's potential output against their salary—is crucial, as players scoring high relative to their cost are key in crafting the optimal line-up.
The "Pts/$1K" metric shows the predicted points for every $1,000 of a player's salary. A higher number indicates better value, making it easier to spot players who could outperform their cost.
Positional Breakdown
PG (Point Guard)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Tyrese Haliburton (IND) | $16,400 | 42 | 2.6 |
| Value | T.J. McConnell (IND) | $9,480 | 26.9 | 2.8 |
| Fade | Ja Morant (MEM) | $18,070 | 37.7 | 2.1 |
| Cheapie | Shake Milton (BKN) | $6,450 | 13.6 | 2.1 |
SG (Shooting Guard)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Franz Wagner (ORL) | $18,910 | 41.1 | 2.2 |
| Value | Desmond Bane (MEM) | $11,750 | 32.9 | 2.8 |
| Fade | Jalen Suggs (ORL) | $13,500 | 30 | 2.2 |
| Cheapie | Luke Kennard (MEM) | $6,780 | 16.8 | 2.5 |
SF (Small Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Pascal Siakam (IND) | $15,520 | 43.5 | 2.8 |
| Value | Pascal Siakam (IND) | $15,520 | 43.5 | 2.8 |
| Fade | Cameron Johnson (BKN) | $12,980 | 26.8 | 2.1 |
| Cheapie | Ziaire Williams (BKN) | $7,300 | 15.6 | 2.1 |
PF (Power Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Pascal Siakam (IND) | $15,520 | 43.5 | 2.8 |
| Value | Obi Toppin (IND) | $7,090 | 21.3 | 3 |
| Fade | Santi Aldama (MEM) | $13,100 | 23.7 | 1.8 |
| Cheapie | Brandon Clarke (MEM) | $8,860 | 23 | 2.6 |
C (Center)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Myles Turner (IND) | $13,920 | 36.8 | 2.6 |
| Value | Obi Toppin (IND) | $7,090 | 21.3 | 3 |
| Fade | Santi Aldama (MEM) | $13,100 | 23.7 | 1.8 |
| Cheapie | Brandon Clarke (MEM) | $8,860 | 23 | 2.6 |
Conclusion
In DFS, creating an optimal line-up requires understanding key concepts and metrics. When building your NBA Early Monday teams, consider starting with a value player like Obi Toppin. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Pascal Siakam is a strong option. If you're looking for budget-friendly choices to free up salary cap for more studs, explore our cheapie options, including T.J. McConnell.
On the other hand, according to our model, Santi Aldama is one of the lowest value options on the slate, suggesting you might want to limit exposure to him if entering multiple line-ups.
Ready to go? Draftstars' NBA Early Monday slate closes at 7:40am AEDT on Monday. ENTER NOW!
As with all NBA DFS contests, whether you start with our studs or build around our value picks, leveraging Fantasy Insider's data-driven NBA fantasy news and strategies, combined with your own research, can enhance your chances of winning in the NBA Early Monday contest. The unique insights here can help you balance star power, value and budget management when you make your NBA DFS line-ups.
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