NBA Friday Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for October 25, 2024
Last updated: Oct 24, 2024, 10:57PM | Published: Oct 24, 2024, 7:57AM
Draftstars Australia's NBA Friday DFS contest kicks off at 10:10am AEDT on October 25, 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 crucial 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 October 25 and beyond.
Featured NBA Games
Draftstars' NBA Friday slate consists of these match-ups:
- Washington Wizards vs Boston Celtics
- Denver Nuggets vs Oklahoma City Thunder
- Dallas Mavericks vs San Antonio Spurs
- Sacramento Kings vs Minnesota Timberwolves
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We have reviewed every player from every team to help you make the best choices on Friday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Nikola Jokić (DEN, C) | $23,620 | 62 | 2.6 |
| Value | Alex Sarr (WAS, PF/C) | $6,000 | 25.3 | 4.2 |
| Fade | Keegan Murray (SAC, SF/PF) | $11,760 | 25.2 | 2.1 |
| Cheapie | Payton Pritchard (BOS, PG) | $7,100 | 26 | 3.7 |
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 | Luka Dončić (DAL) | $23,020 | 58.6 | 2.5 |
| Value | Payton Pritchard (BOS) | $7,100 | 26 | 3.7 |
| Fade | Jrue Holiday (BOS) | $12,690 | 29.2 | 2.3 |
| Cheapie | Stephon Castle (SAS) | $6,000 | 20.2 | 3.4 |
SG (Shooting Guard)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Anthony Edwards (MIN) | $17,950 | 45 | 2.5 |
| Value | Klay Thompson (DAL) | $10,510 | 31.2 | 3 |
| Fade | Malik Monk (SAC) | $10,280 | 23.8 | 2.3 |
| Cheapie | Isaiah Joe (OKC) | $6,000 | 17.5 | 2.9 |
SF (Small Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Jayson Tatum (BOS) | $19,200 | 46.8 | 2.4 |
| Value | Jeremy Sochan (SAS) | $9,620 | 29.9 | 3.1 |
| Fade | Keegan Murray (SAC) | $11,760 | 25.2 | 2.1 |
| Cheapie | Kevin Huerter (SAC) | $7,180 | 20 | 2.8 |
PF (Power Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Jayson Tatum (BOS) | $19,200 | 46.8 | 2.4 |
| Value | Alex Sarr (WAS) | $6,000 | 25.3 | 4.2 |
| Fade | Keegan Murray (SAC) | $11,760 | 25.2 | 2.1 |
| Cheapie | Jeremy Sochan (SAS) | $9,620 | 29.9 | 3.1 |
C (Center)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Nikola Jokić (DEN) | $23,620 | 62 | 2.6 |
| Value | Alex Sarr (WAS) | $6,000 | 25.3 | 4.2 |
| Fade | Domantas Sabonis (SAC) | $19,240 | 44.9 | 2.3 |
| Cheapie | Zach Collins (SAS) | $7,000 | 20.9 | 3 |
Conclusion
When building your NBA Friday teams, consider starting with a value player like Alex Sarr. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Nikola Jokić is a strong option. If you're looking for budget-friendly choices to free up salary cap for more studs, check out our cheapie options, including Payton Pritchard.
On the other hand, according to our model, Keegan Murray is one of the worst value options on the slate, suggesting you might want to limit exposure to him if building multiple line-ups.
Ready to go? Draftstars' NBA Friday slate closes at 10:10am 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 give you an edge when you make your NBA DFS line-ups.
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