NBA Early Monday Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for November 25, 2024
Last updated: Nov 24, 2024, 7:57PM | Published: Nov 24, 2024, 7:57AM
Draftstars Australia's NBA Early Monday DFS contest commences at 7:40am AEDT on November 25, 2024, and Fantasy Insider has crunched the numbers for every player on the slate to help you build winning line-ups.
An accurate 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 improve your season-long fantasy line-ups on November 25 and beyond.
Featured NBA Games
Draftstars' NBA Early Monday slate features the following match-ups:
- Indiana Pacers vs Washington Wizards
- Boston Celtics vs Minnesota Timberwolves
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We have reviewed every player from every team to help you find the best picks on Monday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Jayson Tatum (BOS, PF/SF) | $19,990 | 46 | 2.3 |
| Value | Jarace Walker (IND, PF) | $7,150 | 23.5 | 3.3 |
| Fade | Jonas Valančiūnas (WAS, C) | $11,120 | 21.6 | 1.9 |
| Cheapie | Alex Sarr (WAS, PF/C) | $9,180 | 27.1 | 3 |
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 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 those needing to stay under the salary cap, "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 | Tyrese Haliburton (IND) | $15,920 | 44.1 | 2.8 |
| Value | Carlton Carrington (WAS) | $8,780 | 25.1 | 2.9 |
| Fade | Jrue Holiday (BOS) | $10,530 | 24.1 | 2.3 |
| Cheapie | Payton Pritchard (BOS) | $9,130 | 20.7 | 2.3 |
SG (Shooting Guard)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Anthony Edwards (MIN) | $17,360 | 42.9 | 2.5 |
| Value | Bennedict Mathurin (IND) | $12,630 | 36.2 | 2.9 |
| Fade | Jaylen Brown (BOS) | $17,020 | 38.6 | 2.3 |
| Cheapie | Kyshawn George (WAS) | $7,020 | 19.2 | 2.7 |
SF (Small Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Jayson Tatum (BOS) | $19,990 | 46 | 2.3 |
| Value | Kyle Kuzma (WAS) | $13,980 | 42.4 | 3 |
| Fade | Jaden McDaniels (MIN) | $10,800 | 24.4 | 2.3 |
| Cheapie | Corey Kispert (WAS) | $8,840 | 24 | 2.7 |
PF (Power Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Jayson Tatum (BOS) | $19,990 | 46 | 2.3 |
| Value | Jarace Walker (IND) | $7,150 | 23.5 | 3.3 |
| Fade | Jaden McDaniels (MIN) | $10,800 | 24.4 | 2.3 |
| Cheapie | Alex Sarr (WAS) | $9,180 | 27.1 | 3 |
C (Center)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Myles Turner (IND) | $14,010 | 39.3 | 2.8 |
| Value | Alex Sarr (WAS) | $9,180 | 27.1 | 3 |
| Fade | Jonas Valančiūnas (WAS) | $11,120 | 21.6 | 1.9 |
| Cheapie | Al Horford (BOS) | $9,850 | 28.2 | 2.9 |
Conclusion
When building your NBA Early Monday teams, consider starting with a value player like Jarace Walker. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Jayson Tatum is a strong option. If you're seeking budget-friendly choices to free up salary cap for more studs, check out our cheapie options, including Alex Sarr.
On the other hand, according to our model, Jonas Valančiūnas is one of the lowest value options on the slate, suggesting you might want to limit exposure to him if building out 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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