NBA Friday Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for December 13, 2024
Last updated: Dec 12, 2024, 11:57PM | Published: Dec 12, 2024, 7:57AM
Draftstars Australia's NBA Friday DFS contest starts at 11:40am AEDT on December 13, 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 a must 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 December 13 and beyond.
Featured NBA Games
Draftstars' NBA Friday slate includes the following match-ups:
- Boston Celtics vs Detroit Pistons
- New Orleans Pelicans vs Sacramento Kings
- Miami Heat vs Toronto Raptors
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We've reviewed every player from every team to help you find the best picks on Friday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Domantas Sabonis (SAC, C) | $19,090 | 52.9 | 2.8 |
| Value | Al Horford (BOS, C) | $8,990 | 27.9 | 3.1 |
| Fade | Malik Beasley (DET, SG/SF) | $10,820 | 20.6 | 1.9 |
| Cheapie | Kevin Love (MIA, C/PF) | $6,210 | 19.2 | 3.1 |
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 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 | De'Aaron Fox (SAC) | $17,370 | 48.7 | 2.8 |
| Value | Payton Pritchard (BOS) | $10,720 | 32.1 | 3 |
| Fade | Jrue Holiday (BOS) | $11,140 | 24.2 | 2.2 |
| Cheapie | Terry Rozier (MIA) | $8,880 | 24.9 | 2.8 |
SG (Shooting Guard)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Jaylen Brown (BOS) | $16,590 | 41.5 | 2.5 |
| Value | Dru Smith (MIA) | $6,720 | 18.8 | 2.8 |
| Fade | Malik Beasley (DET) | $10,820 | 20.6 | 1.9 |
| Cheapie | Tim Hardaway (DET) | $6,300 | 16.4 | 2.6 |
SF (Small Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Jimmy Butler (MIA) | $14,980 | 42.1 | 2.8 |
| Value | Jimmy Butler (MIA) | $14,980 | 42.1 | 2.8 |
| Fade | Malik Beasley (DET) | $10,820 | 20.6 | 1.9 |
| Cheapie | Duncan Robinson (MIA) | $9,000 | 24.8 | 2.8 |
PF (Power Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | DeMar DeRozan (SAC) | $14,950 | 37.5 | 2.5 |
| Value | Kevin Love (MIA) | $6,210 | 19.2 | 3.1 |
| Fade | Tobias Harris (DET) | $11,820 | 27.7 | 2.3 |
| Cheapie | Haywood Highsmith (MIA) | $7,700 | 21 | 2.7 |
C (Center)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Domantas Sabonis (SAC) | $19,090 | 52.9 | 2.8 |
| Value | Al Horford (BOS) | $8,990 | 27.9 | 3.1 |
| Fade | Jakob Poeltl (TOR) | $15,890 | 38.1 | 2.4 |
| Cheapie | Kevin Love (MIA) | $6,210 | 19.2 | 3.1 |
Conclusion
In DFS, creating an optimal line-up requires understanding key concepts and metrics. When building your NBA Friday teams, consider starting with a value player like Al Horford. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Domantas Sabonis is a strong option. If you're seeking budget-friendly choices to free up salary cap for more studs, explore our cheapie options, including Kevin Love.
On the other hand, according to our model, Malik Beasley is one of the lowest 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 Friday slate closes at 11:40am AEDT on Friday. 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 Friday contest. The unique insights here can give you an edge when you make your NBA DFS line-ups.
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