NBA Friday Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for December 6, 2024
Last updated: Dec 5, 2024, 11:57PM | Published: Dec 5, 2024, 7:57AM
Draftstars Australia's NBA Friday DFS contest starts at 11:10am AEDT on December 6, 2024, and Fantasy Insider has crunched the numbers for each player on the slate to help you create winning line-ups.
A handy 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 December 6 and beyond.
Featured NBA Games
Draftstars' NBA Friday slate includes the following match-ups:
- Golden State Warriors vs Houston Rockets
- New Orleans Pelicans vs Phoenix Suns
- New York Knicks vs Charlotte Hornets
- Memphis Grizzlies vs Sacramento Kings
- Washington Wizards vs Dallas Mavericks
- Toronto Raptors vs Oklahoma City Thunder
- San Antonio Spurs vs Chicago Bulls
- Cleveland Cavaliers vs Denver Nuggets
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We have reviewed every player from every team to help you find the best choices on Friday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Luka Dončić (DAL, PG) | $22,280 | 61.2 | 2.7 |
| Value | Jonathan Mogbo (TOR, PF) | $6,320 | 22 | 3.5 |
| Fade | Brandon Boston (NOP, PG/SG) | $10,030 | 13.1 | 1.3 |
| Cheapie | Trayce Jackson-Davis (GSW, C) | $8,910 | 25.1 | 2.8 |
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 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 | Luka Dončić (DAL) | $22,280 | 61.2 | 2.7 |
| Value | Jalen Brunson (NYK) | $17,000 | 49.4 | 2.9 |
| Fade | Brandon Boston (NOP) | $10,030 | 13.1 | 1.3 |
| Cheapie | Davion Mitchell (TOR) | $6,000 | 16.6 | 2.8 |
SG (Shooting Guard)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Donovan Mitchell (CLE) | $16,830 | 43.9 | 2.6 |
| Value | Davion Mitchell (TOR) | $6,000 | 16.6 | 2.8 |
| Fade | Brandon Boston (NOP) | $10,030 | 13.1 | 1.3 |
| Cheapie | Jared Butler (WAS) | $6,000 | 16.3 | 2.7 |
SF (Small Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Scottie Barnes (TOR) | $20,820 | 46.5 | 2.2 |
| Value | Desmond Bane (MEM) | $12,870 | 35.2 | 2.7 |
| Fade | Gradey Dick (TOR) | $10,880 | 19.9 | 1.8 |
| Cheapie | Klay Thompson (DAL) | $9,440 | 24.5 | 2.6 |
PF (Power Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Jalen Williams (OKC) | $17,200 | 41.1 | 2.4 |
| Value | Jonathan Mogbo (TOR) | $6,320 | 22 | 3.5 |
| Fade | Harrison Barnes (SAS) | $10,090 | 19.2 | 1.9 |
| Cheapie | Anthony Gill (WAS) | $6,260 | 17.2 | 2.7 |
C (Center)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Nikola Jokić (DEN) | $25,670 | 56.7 | 2.2 |
| Value | Jarrett Allen (CLE) | $11,920 | 35.6 | 3 |
| Fade | Nick Richards (CHA) | $12,940 | 26.6 | 2.1 |
| Cheapie | Trayce Jackson-Davis (GSW) | $8,910 | 25.1 | 2.8 |
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 Jonathan Mogbo. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Luka Dončić is a strong option. If you're looking for budget-friendly choices to free up salary cap for more studs, take a look at our cheapie options, including Trayce Jackson-Davis.
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 entering multiple line-ups.
Ready to go? Draftstars' NBA Friday slate closes at 11:10am 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 help you balance star power, value and budget management when you make your NBA DFS line-ups.
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