NBA Friday Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for November 8, 2024
Last updated: Nov 8, 2024, 12:57AM | Published: Nov 7, 2024, 10:02AM
Draftstars Australia's NBA Friday DFS contest kicks off at 12:10pm AEDT on November 8, 2024, and Fantasy Insider has looked at the data for every player on the slate to help you create winning line-ups.
An accurate Draftstars cheat sheet is essential for NBA fantasy players. This DFS preview is designed to help you build your fantasy teams for Draftstars' NBA contests and enhance your season-long fantasy line-ups on November 8 and beyond.
Featured NBA Games
Draftstars' NBA Friday slate includes the following match-ups:
- San Antonio Spurs vs Portland Trail Blazers
- Milwaukee Bucks vs Utah Jazz
- Chicago Bulls vs Minnesota Timberwolves
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We've reviewed every player from every team to help you make the best selections on Friday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Giannis Antetokounmpo (MIL, C/PF) | $22,800 | 66 | 2.9 |
| Value | Donovan Clingan (POR, C) | $6,000 | 19.3 | 3.2 |
| Fade | Jordan Clarkson (UTA, SG) | $12,450 | 25.2 | 2 |
| Cheapie | Harrison Barnes (SAS, SF/PF) | $8,140 | 26 | 3.2 |
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 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 | Damian Lillard (MIL) | $18,100 | 50.8 | 2.8 |
| Value | Damian Lillard (MIL) | $18,100 | 50.8 | 2.8 |
| Fade | Ayo Dosunmu (CHI) | $10,380 | 21.9 | 2.1 |
| Cheapie | Scoot Henderson (POR) | $9,140 | 24.7 | 2.7 |
SG (Shooting Guard)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Anthony Edwards (MIN) | $17,290 | 44.5 | 2.6 |
| Value | Andre Jackson (MIL) | $6,000 | 18.8 | 3.1 |
| Fade | Jordan Clarkson (UTA) | $12,450 | 25.2 | 2 |
| Cheapie | Shaedon Sharpe (POR) | $6,860 | 19.8 | 2.9 |
SF (Small Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Lauri Markkanen (UTA) | $15,510 | 38.4 | 2.5 |
| Value | Harrison Barnes (SAS) | $8,140 | 26 | 3.2 |
| Fade | Deni Avdija (POR) | $11,960 | 27 | 2.3 |
| Cheapie | Julian Champagnie (SAS) | $8,740 | 26.4 | 3 |
PF (Power Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Giannis Antetokounmpo (MIL) | $22,800 | 66 | 2.9 |
| Value | Harrison Barnes (SAS) | $8,140 | 26 | 3.2 |
| Fade | John Collins (UTA) | $13,910 | 29.3 | 2.1 |
| Cheapie | Taurean Prince (MIL) | $7,580 | 20.1 | 2.7 |
C (Center)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Giannis Antetokounmpo (MIL) | $22,800 | 66 | 2.9 |
| Value | Donovan Clingan (POR) | $6,000 | 19.3 | 3.2 |
| Fade | Naz Reid (MIN) | $11,770 | 25.6 | 2.2 |
| Cheapie | Zach Collins (SAS) | $6,270 | 16.5 | 2.6 |
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 Donovan Clingan. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Giannis Antetokounmpo 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 Harrison Barnes.
On the other hand, according to our model, Jordan Clarkson 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 12:10pm 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 help you balance star power, value and budget management when you make your NBA DFS line-ups.
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