NBA Early Saturday Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for November 30, 2024
Last updated: Nov 29, 2024, 6:58PM | Published: Nov 29, 2024, 7:57AM
Draftstars Australia's NBA Early Saturday DFS contest starts at 6:40am AEDT on November 30, 2024, and Fantasy Insider has crunched the numbers for each player on the slate to help you make winning line-ups.
A handy Draftstars cheat sheet is crucial for NBA fantasy players. This DFS preview is designed to help you put together your fantasy teams for Draftstars' NBA contests and improve your season-long fantasy line-ups on November 30 and beyond.
Featured NBA Games
Draftstars' NBA Early Saturday slate features the following games:
- Memphis Grizzlies vs New Orleans Pelicans
- Atlanta Hawks vs Cleveland Cavaliers
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We've reviewed every player from every team to help you make the best selections on Saturday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Donovan Mitchell (CLE, SG) | $17,540 | 47.7 | 2.7 |
| Value | Brandon Clarke (MEM, PF/C) | $9,020 | 26.1 | 2.9 |
| Fade | Brandon Boston (NOP, SG/PG) | $10,140 | 12.8 | 1.3 |
| Cheapie | Bogdan Bogdanović (ATL, SG/SF) | $8,930 | 24 | 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'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 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 | Trae Young (ATL) | $18,880 | 43.5 | 2.3 |
| Value | Elfrid Payton (NOP) | $9,430 | 25 | 2.7 |
| Fade | Brandon Boston (NOP) | $10,140 | 12.8 | 1.3 |
| Cheapie | Marcus Smart (MEM) | $9,430 | 19.7 | 2.1 |
SG (Shooting Guard)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Donovan Mitchell (CLE) | $17,540 | 47.7 | 2.7 |
| Value | Donovan Mitchell (CLE) | $17,540 | 47.7 | 2.7 |
| Fade | Brandon Boston (NOP) | $10,140 | 12.8 | 1.3 |
| Cheapie | Bogdan Bogdanović (ATL) | $8,930 | 24 | 2.7 |
SF (Small Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Brandon Ingram (NOP) | $15,030 | 39.7 | 2.6 |
| Value | Bogdan Bogdanović (ATL) | $8,930 | 24 | 2.7 |
| Fade | De'Andre Hunter (ATL) | $11,490 | 26.3 | 2.3 |
| Cheapie | Isaac Okoro (CLE) | $6,170 | 16.4 | 2.7 |
PF (Power Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Jalen Johnson (ATL) | $18,180 | 41.7 | 2.3 |
| Value | Brandon Clarke (MEM) | $9,020 | 26.1 | 2.9 |
| Fade | Santi Aldama (MEM) | $11,860 | 22.3 | 1.9 |
| Cheapie | Jeremiah Robinson-Earl (NOP) | $8,170 | 18.8 | 2.3 |
C (Center)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Evan Mobley (CLE) | $16,360 | 38.9 | 2.4 |
| Value | Brandon Clarke (MEM) | $9,020 | 26.1 | 2.9 |
| Fade | Clint Capela (ATL) | $11,850 | 22.1 | 1.9 |
| Cheapie | Jay Huff (MEM) | $7,170 | 18.1 | 2.5 |
Conclusion
In DFS, creating an optimal line-up requires understanding key concepts and metrics. When building your NBA Early Saturday teams, consider starting with a value player like Brandon Clarke. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Donovan Mitchell is a strong option. If you're looking for budget-friendly choices to free up salary cap for more studs, explore our cheapie options, including Bogdan Bogdanović.
On the other hand, according to our model, Brandon Boston is one of the worst value options on the slate, suggesting you might want to limit exposure to him if putting together multiple line-ups.
Ready to go? Draftstars' NBA Early Saturday slate closes at 6:40am AEDT on Saturday. 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 Saturday slate. The unique insights here can help you balance star power, value and budget management when you make your NBA DFS line-ups.
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