NBA Early Monday Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for November 11, 2024
Last updated: Nov 10, 2024, 7:57PM | Published: Nov 10, 2024, 7:57AM
Draftstars Australia's NBA Early Monday DFS contest commences at 7:10am AEDT on November 11, 2024, and Fantasy Insider has looked at the data for every player on the slate to help you create winning line-ups.
A handy Draftstars cheat sheet is essential for NBA fantasy players. This DFS preview is designed to help you assemble your fantasy teams for Draftstars' NBA contests and improve your season-long fantasy line-ups on November 11 and beyond.
Featured NBA Games
Draftstars' NBA Early Monday slate includes the following games:
- Indiana Pacers vs New York Knicks
- Orlando Magic vs Washington Wizards
- Milwaukee Bucks vs Boston Celtics
- Detroit Pistons vs Houston Rockets
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We have 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 | Giannis Antetokounmpo (MIL, C/PF) | $22,470 | 53.8 | 2.4 |
| Value | Jabari Smith (HOU, PF) | $9,190 | 28.8 | 3.1 |
| Fade | Bilal Coulibaly (WAS, SG/SF) | $11,690 | 23 | 2 |
| Cheapie | T.J. McConnell (IND, PG) | $8,600 | 24.9 | 2.9 |
According to Fantasy Insider's DFS model, our "stud" is the highest projected scorer across the slate, while "value" picks provide 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 | Cade Cunningham (DET) | $18,150 | 48 | 2.6 |
| Value | T.J. McConnell (IND) | $8,600 | 24.9 | 2.9 |
| Fade | Jordan Poole (WAS) | $13,720 | 31.2 | 2.3 |
| Cheapie | Ryan Rollins (MIL) | $6,000 | 15.5 | 2.6 |
SG (Shooting Guard)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Jalen Green (HOU) | $13,230 | 39.1 | 3 |
| Value | Jalen Green (HOU) | $13,230 | 39.1 | 3 |
| Fade | Bilal Coulibaly (WAS) | $11,690 | 23 | 2 |
| Cheapie | Corey Kispert (WAS) | $8,460 | 23.3 | 2.8 |
SF (Small Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Jayson Tatum (BOS) | $20,350 | 46.4 | 2.3 |
| Value | Amen Thompson (HOU) | $10,010 | 29.4 | 2.9 |
| Fade | Bilal Coulibaly (WAS) | $11,690 | 23 | 2 |
| Cheapie | Corey Kispert (WAS) | $8,460 | 23.3 | 2.8 |
PF (Power Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Giannis Antetokounmpo (MIL) | $22,470 | 53.8 | 2.4 |
| Value | Jabari Smith (HOU) | $9,190 | 28.8 | 3.1 |
| Fade | Jayson Tatum (BOS) | $20,350 | 46.4 | 2.3 |
| Cheapie | Obi Toppin (IND) | $7,090 | 19.2 | 2.7 |
C (Center)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Giannis Antetokounmpo (MIL) | $22,470 | 53.8 | 2.4 |
| Value | Alperen Şengün (HOU) | $15,370 | 43.7 | 2.8 |
| Fade | Jonas Valančiūnas (WAS) | $12,400 | 24.6 | 2 |
| Cheapie | Obi Toppin (IND) | $7,090 | 19.2 | 2.7 |
Conclusion
When building your NBA Early Monday teams, consider starting with a value player like Jabari Smith. 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 T.J. McConnell.
On the other hand, according to our model, Bilal Coulibaly 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 7:10am 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 contest. The unique insights here can give you an edge when you make your NBA DFS line-ups.
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