NBA Early Monday Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for February 24, 2025
Last updated: Feb 23, 2025, 5:57PM | Published: Feb 23, 2025, 7:57AM
Draftstars Australia's NBA Early Monday DFS contest commences at 5:10am AEDT on February 24, 2025, and Fantasy Insider has crunched the numbers for every player on the slate to help you make winning line-ups.
A reliable Draftstars cheat sheet is a must for NBA fantasy players. This DFS preview is designed to help you build 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 includes these match-ups:
- Indiana Pacers vs LA Clippers
- Boston Celtics vs New York Knicks
- Golden State Warriors vs Dallas Mavericks
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We've reviewed every player from every team to help you find the best selections on Monday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Jayson Tatum (BOS, PF) | $18,840 | 53.8 | 2.9 |
| Value | Jayson Tatum (BOS, PF) | $18,840 | 53.8 | 2.9 |
| Fade | Thomas Bryant (IND, C) | $10,290 | 17.8 | 1.7 |
| Cheapie | Andrew Nembhard (IND, PG/SG) | $9,550 | 25.3 | 2.7 |
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 are 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 | James Harden (LAC) | $17,920 | 50.9 | 2.8 |
| Value | James Harden (LAC) | $17,920 | 50.9 | 2.8 |
| Fade | Payton Pritchard (BOS) | $12,490 | 26.1 | 2.1 |
| Cheapie | Andrew Nembhard (IND) | $9,550 | 25.3 | 2.7 |
SG (Shooting Guard)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Jaylen Brown (BOS) | $14,820 | 39.6 | 2.7 |
| Value | Jaylen Brown (BOS) | $14,820 | 39.6 | 2.7 |
| Fade | Max Christie (DAL) | $12,030 | 23.9 | 2 |
| Cheapie | Andrew Nembhard (IND) | $9,550 | 25.3 | 2.7 |
SF (Small Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Jaylen Brown (BOS) | $14,820 | 39.6 | 2.7 |
| Value | Kawhi Leonard (LAC) | $14,060 | 39.4 | 2.8 |
| Fade | Bennedict Mathurin (IND) | $11,690 | 22.7 | 1.9 |
| Cheapie | Aaron Nesmith (IND) | $6,510 | 15.6 | 2.4 |
PF (Power Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Jayson Tatum (BOS) | $18,840 | 53.8 | 2.9 |
| Value | Jayson Tatum (BOS) | $18,840 | 53.8 | 2.9 |
| Fade | Precious Achiuwa (NYK) | $10,810 | 19 | 1.8 |
| Cheapie | Obi Toppin (IND) | $8,820 | 20.5 | 2.3 |
C (Center)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Karl-Anthony Towns (NYK) | $19,070 | 47.8 | 2.5 |
| Value | Draymond Green (GSW) | $12,750 | 33.9 | 2.7 |
| Fade | Thomas Bryant (IND) | $10,290 | 17.8 | 1.7 |
| Cheapie | Kevon Looney (GSW) | $7,430 | 19.1 | 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 Jayson Tatum. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Jayson Tatum 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 Andrew Nembhard.
On the other hand, according to our model, Thomas Bryant is one of the lowest value options on the slate, suggesting you might want to limit exposure to him if building multiple line-ups.
Ready to go? Draftstars' NBA Early Monday slate closes at 5:10am 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 slate. The unique insights here can help you maximize points while adhering to the salary cap when you make your NBA DFS line-ups.
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