NBA Early Monday Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for December 9, 2024
Last updated: Dec 8, 2024, 7:57PM | Published: Dec 8, 2024, 7:57AM
Draftstars Australia's NBA Early Monday DFS contest begins at 7:40am AEDT on December 9, 2024, and Fantasy Insider has crunched the numbers for every player on the slate to help you build winning line-ups.
A reliable Draftstars cheat sheet is crucial for NBA fantasy players. This DFS preview is designed to help you put together your fantasy teams for Draftstars' NBA contests and enhance your season-long fantasy line-ups on December 9 and beyond.
Featured NBA Games
Draftstars' NBA Early Monday slate features these games:
- Brooklyn Nets vs Milwaukee Bucks
- Indiana Pacers vs Charlotte Hornets
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We have reviewed every player from every team to help you make the best selections on Monday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Giannis Antetokounmpo (MIL, PF/C) | $23,350 | 58.9 | 2.5 |
| Value | Cody Martin (CHA, SF/PF) | $9,260 | 29.9 | 3.2 |
| Fade | Nick Richards (CHA, C) | $13,080 | 23.1 | 1.8 |
| Cheapie | Gary Trent (MIL, SG/SF) | $7,200 | 22.5 | 3.1 |
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 budget-conscious strategies, "cheapie" options refer to 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 | Damian Lillard (MIL) | $19,190 | 46.4 | 2.4 |
| Value | T.J. McConnell (IND) | $9,900 | 29.5 | 3 |
| Fade | Dennis Schröder (BKN) | $13,300 | 34.6 | 2.6 |
| Cheapie | Vasilije Micić (CHA) | $9,360 | 27.2 | 2.9 |
SG (Shooting Guard)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Brandon Miller (CHA) | $15,880 | 39.2 | 2.5 |
| Value | Gary Trent (MIL) | $7,200 | 22.5 | 3.1 |
| Fade | Bennedict Mathurin (IND) | $13,120 | 31.4 | 2.4 |
| Cheapie | Vasilije Micić (CHA) | $9,360 | 27.2 | 2.9 |
SF (Small Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Pascal Siakam (IND) | $15,800 | 42.6 | 2.7 |
| Value | Cody Martin (CHA) | $9,260 | 29.9 | 3.2 |
| Fade | Cameron Johnson (BKN) | $14,430 | 32.2 | 2.2 |
| Cheapie | Gary Trent (MIL) | $7,200 | 22.5 | 3.1 |
PF (Power Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Giannis Antetokounmpo (MIL) | $23,350 | 58.9 | 2.5 |
| Value | Cody Martin (CHA) | $9,260 | 29.9 | 3.2 |
| Fade | Cameron Johnson (BKN) | $14,430 | 32.2 | 2.2 |
| Cheapie | Ben Simmons (BKN) | $9,650 | 24.7 | 2.6 |
C (Center)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Giannis Antetokounmpo (MIL) | $23,350 | 58.9 | 2.5 |
| Value | Ben Simmons (BKN) | $9,650 | 24.7 | 2.6 |
| Fade | Nick Richards (CHA) | $13,080 | 23.1 | 1.8 |
| Cheapie | Day'Ron Sharpe (BKN) | $6,680 | 16.8 | 2.5 |
Conclusion
When building your NBA Early Monday teams, consider starting with a value player like Cody Martin. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Giannis Antetokounmpo is a strong option. If you're looking for budget-friendly choices to free up salary cap for more studs, check out our cheapie options, including Gary Trent.
On the other hand, according to our model, Nick Richards is one of the worst value options on the slate, suggesting you might want to limit exposure to him if putting together 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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