NBA Early Post Season Monday Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for April 21, 2025
Apr 20, 2025, 8:57AM
Draftstars Australia's NBA Early Post Season Monday DFS contest kicks off at 3:05am AEST on April 21, 2025, and Fantasy Insider has looked at the data for every player on the slate to help you build winning line-ups.
A handy Draftstars cheat sheet is essential 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 April 21 and beyond.
Featured NBA Games
Draftstars' NBA Early Post Season Monday slate consists of these games:
- Oklahoma City Thunder vs Memphis Grizzlies
- Boston Celtics vs Orlando Magic
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We've reviewed every player from every team to help you make the best picks on Monday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (OKC, PG) | $20,660 | 65.3 | 3.2 |
| Value | Scotty Pippen (MEM, SG/PG) | $9,800 | 32.6 | 3.3 |
| Fade | Wendell Carter (ORL, C) | $10,940 | 24.8 | 2.3 |
| Cheapie | Anthony Black (ORL, PG) | $7,010 | 20.6 | 2.9 |
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 those needing to stay under the salary cap, "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 | Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (OKC) | $20,660 | 65.3 | 3.2 |
| Value | Scotty Pippen (MEM) | $9,800 | 32.6 | 3.3 |
| Fade | Derrick White (BOS) | $12,840 | 32.8 | 2.6 |
| Cheapie | Anthony Black (ORL) | $7,010 | 20.6 | 2.9 |
SG (Shooting Guard)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Desmond Bane (MEM) | $14,430 | 46.3 | 3.2 |
| Value | Scotty Pippen (MEM) | $9,800 | 32.6 | 3.3 |
| Fade | Derrick White (BOS) | $12,840 | 32.8 | 2.6 |
| Cheapie | Alex Caruso (OKC) | $6,000 | 17.4 | 2.9 |
SF (Small Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Jayson Tatum (BOS) | $18,120 | 54.5 | 3 |
| Value | Desmond Bane (MEM) | $14,430 | 46.3 | 3.2 |
| Fade | Jaylen Brown (BOS) | $13,120 | 34.4 | 2.6 |
| Cheapie | Cason Wallace (OKC) | $6,750 | 19.1 | 2.8 |
PF (Power Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Jayson Tatum (BOS) | $18,120 | 54.5 | 3 |
| Value | Jaren Jackson (MEM) | $14,070 | 45 | 3.2 |
| Fade | Paolo Banchero (ORL) | $17,440 | 45.4 | 2.6 |
| Cheapie | Jonathan Isaac (ORL) | $6,180 | 16.9 | 2.7 |
C (Center)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Jaren Jackson (MEM) | $14,070 | 45 | 3.2 |
| Value | Jaren Jackson (MEM) | $14,070 | 45 | 3.2 |
| Fade | Wendell Carter (ORL) | $10,940 | 24.8 | 2.3 |
| Cheapie | Al Horford (BOS) | $8,200 | 18 | 2.2 |
Conclusion
In DFS, creating an optimal line-up requires understanding key concepts and metrics. When building your NBA Early Post Season Monday teams, consider starting with a value player like Scotty Pippen. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander 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 Anthony Black.
On the other hand, according to our model, Wendell Carter 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 Post Season Monday slate closes at 3:05am AEST 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 Post Season Monday slate. The unique insights here can give you an edge when you make your NBA DFS line-ups.
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