NBA Early Monday Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for November 18, 2024
Last updated: Nov 17, 2024, 7:58PM | Published: Nov 17, 2024, 7:57AM
Draftstars Australia's NBA Early Monday DFS contest kicks off at 7:40am AEDT on November 18, 2024, and Fantasy Insider has looked at the data 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 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 the following games:
- Minnesota Timberwolves vs Phoenix Suns
- Indiana Pacers vs Miami Heat
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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 | Anthony Edwards (MIN, SG) | $18,600 | 46.3 | 2.5 |
| Value | Jusuf Nurkić (PHX, C) | $11,360 | 35 | 3.1 |
| Fade | Tyler Herro (MIA, SG) | $17,940 | 36.3 | 2 |
| Cheapie | Nikola Jović (MIA, PF) | $6,980 | 20.7 | 3 |
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 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) | $16,720 | 39.8 | 2.4 |
| Value | Tyus Jones (PHX) | $10,170 | 30.4 | 3 |
| Fade | Terry Rozier (MIA) | $10,370 | 25.7 | 2.5 |
| Cheapie | Mike Conley (MIN) | $9,250 | 25.5 | 2.8 |
SG (Shooting Guard)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Anthony Edwards (MIN) | $18,600 | 46.3 | 2.5 |
| Value | Nickeil Alexander-Walker (MIN) | $6,970 | 18.3 | 2.6 |
| Fade | Tyler Herro (MIA) | $17,940 | 36.3 | 2 |
| Cheapie | Donte DiVincenzo (MIN) | $7,820 | 19.6 | 2.5 |
SF (Small Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Pascal Siakam (IND) | $14,900 | 36.4 | 2.4 |
| Value | Haywood Highsmith (MIA) | $8,080 | 21.7 | 2.7 |
| Fade | Bennedict Mathurin (IND) | $14,250 | 29.9 | 2.1 |
| Cheapie | Donte DiVincenzo (MIN) | $7,820 | 19.6 | 2.5 |
PF (Power Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Julius Randle (MIN) | $15,070 | 42.8 | 2.8 |
| Value | Nikola Jović (MIA) | $6,980 | 20.7 | 3 |
| Fade | Jaime Jaquez (MIA) | $10,080 | 21.9 | 2.2 |
| Cheapie | Haywood Highsmith (MIA) | $8,080 | 21.7 | 2.7 |
C (Center)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Bam Adebayo (MIA) | $17,750 | 42.1 | 2.4 |
| Value | Jusuf Nurkić (PHX) | $11,360 | 35 | 3.1 |
| Fade | Naz Reid (MIN) | $10,750 | 26.6 | 2.5 |
| Cheapie | Obi Toppin (IND) | $7,390 | 18.4 | 2.5 |
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 Jusuf Nurkić. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Anthony Edwards is a strong option. If you're seeking budget-friendly choices to free up salary cap for more studs, explore our cheapie options, including Nikola Jović.
On the other hand, according to our model, Tyler Herro 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 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 give you an edge when you make your NBA DFS line-ups.
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