NBA Friday Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for November 22, 2024
Last updated: Nov 21, 2024, 11:58PM | Published: Nov 21, 2024, 7:57AM
Draftstars Australia's NBA Friday DFS contest begins at 11:10am AEDT on November 22, 2024, and Fantasy Insider has looked at the data for every player on the slate to help you create winning line-ups.
A reliable 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 improve your season-long fantasy line-ups on November 22 and beyond.
Featured NBA Games
Draftstars' NBA Friday slate consists of these match-ups:
- Charlotte Hornets vs Detroit Pistons
- Los Angeles Lakers vs Orlando Magic
- Toronto Raptors vs Minnesota Timberwolves
- San Antonio Spurs vs Utah Jazz
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We've 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 | Cade Cunningham (DET, PG) | $19,830 | 51.5 | 2.6 |
| Value | Charles Bassey (SAS, C) | $8,220 | 27.7 | 3.4 |
| Fade | Malik Beasley (DET, SG/SF) | $11,400 | 20.2 | 1.8 |
| Cheapie | Tre Jones (SAS, PG) | $6,160 | 19.1 | 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'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 budget-conscious strategies, "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 | Cade Cunningham (DET) | $19,830 | 51.5 | 2.6 |
| Value | Collin Sexton (UTA) | $11,210 | 36.9 | 3.3 |
| Fade | Tre Mann (CHA) | $10,550 | 19.5 | 1.9 |
| Cheapie | Tre Jones (SAS) | $6,160 | 19.1 | 3.1 |
SG (Shooting Guard)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Anthony Edwards (MIN) | $18,010 | 46.6 | 2.6 |
| Value | Collin Sexton (UTA) | $11,210 | 36.9 | 3.3 |
| Fade | Malik Beasley (DET) | $11,400 | 20.2 | 1.8 |
| Cheapie | Davion Mitchell (TOR) | $8,600 | 23.4 | 2.7 |
SF (Small Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | LeBron James (LAL) | $20,420 | 46.5 | 2.3 |
| Value | Josh Green (CHA) | $6,000 | 16.9 | 2.8 |
| Fade | Malik Beasley (DET) | $11,400 | 20.2 | 1.8 |
| Cheapie | Harrison Barnes (SAS) | $7,950 | 22.1 | 2.8 |
PF (Power Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | LeBron James (LAL) | $20,420 | 46.5 | 2.3 |
| Value | Naz Reid (MIN) | $9,790 | 29.9 | 3.1 |
| Fade | Dalton Knecht (LAL) | $10,430 | 20.3 | 1.9 |
| Cheapie | Jonathan Isaac (ORL) | $7,730 | 23 | 3 |
C (Center)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Anthony Davis (LAL) | $21,880 | 48.4 | 2.2 |
| Value | Charles Bassey (SAS) | $8,220 | 27.7 | 3.4 |
| Fade | Grant Williams (CHA) | $11,240 | 29.7 | 2.6 |
| Cheapie | Naz Reid (MIN) | $9,790 | 29.9 | 3.1 |
Conclusion
When building your NBA Friday teams, consider starting with a value player like Charles Bassey. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Cade Cunningham 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 Tre Jones.
On the other hand, according to our model, Malik Beasley is one of the worst 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 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 slate. The unique insights here can give you an edge when you make your NBA DFS line-ups.
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