NBA Friday Draftstars DFS Preview for April 12, 2024
Last updated: Apr 11, 2024, 10:58PM | Published: Apr 11, 2024, 8:57AM
Draftstars Australia's NBA Friday DFS contest begins at 9:10am AEST on April 12, 2024, and Fantasy Insider has looked at the data for each player on the slate to help you make winning line-ups.
A handy Draftstars cheat sheet is crucial for NBA fantasy players. This DFS preview aims to help you in assembling your fantasy teams for Draftstars' NBA contests or even enhancing your season-long fantasy line-up on Friday and beyond.
Featured NBA Games
Draftstars' NBA Friday slate includes these games:
- Boston Celtics vs New York Knicks
- Sacramento Kings vs New Orleans Pelicans
- Detroit Pistons vs Chicago Bulls
- Utah Jazz vs Houston Rockets
- Portland Trail Blazers vs Golden State Warriors
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Cheat Sheet
We have reviewed every player from every team to help you find the best picks on the slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Domantas Sabonis (SAC, C) | $19,120 | 56.9 | 3 |
| Value | Moses Moody (GSW, SF/SG) | $6,000 | 22.7 | 3.8 |
| Fade | Omer Yurtseven (UTA, C) | $14,910 | 29 | 1.9 |
| Cheapie | Marcus Sasser (DET, SG/PG) | $8,620 | 28.2 | 3.3 |
According to Fantasy Insider's DFS model, our "stud" is expected to score the most points across the entire 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 deemed less valuable due to a poor projected score relative to their salary, and for those needing to fill their line-up while staying under the salary cap, "cheapie" options refer to undervalued players at lower price points.
Lastly, 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 | Jalen Brunson (NYK) | $20,360 | 53.2 | 2.6 |
| Value | Marcus Sasser (DET) | $8,620 | 28.2 | 3.3 |
| Fade | Keyonte George (UTA) | $12,040 | 27.3 | 2.3 |
| Cheapie | Brandin Podziemski (GSW) | $9,170 | 27.6 | 3 |
SG (Shooting Guard)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Jalen Green (HOU) | $14,590 | 48.3 | 3.3 |
| Value | Moses Moody (GSW) | $6,000 | 22.7 | 3.8 |
| Fade | Keyonte George (UTA) | $12,040 | 27.3 | 2.3 |
| Cheapie | Marcus Sasser (DET) | $8,620 | 28.2 | 3.3 |
SF (Small Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | DeMar DeRozan (CHI) | $15,950 | 49 | 3.1 |
| Value | Moses Moody (GSW) | $6,000 | 22.7 | 3.8 |
| Fade | Talen Horton-Tucker (UTA) | $12,380 | 28.9 | 2.3 |
| Cheapie | Evan Fournier (DET) | $6,000 | 18.2 | 3 |
PF (Power Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | DeMar DeRozan (CHI) | $15,950 | 49 | 3.1 |
| Value | Andrew Wiggins (GSW) | $10,800 | 34.8 | 3.2 |
| Fade | Kristaps Porzingis (BOS) | $16,960 | 36.2 | 2.1 |
| Cheapie | Darius Bazley (UTA) | $8,160 | 23.3 | 2.9 |
C (Center)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Domantas Sabonis (SAC) | $19,120 | 56.9 | 3 |
| Value | Trayce Jackson-Davis (GSW) | $10,340 | 33.7 | 3.3 |
| Fade | Omer Yurtseven (UTA) | $14,910 | 29 | 1.9 |
| Cheapie | Jock Landale (HOU) | $6,840 | 20.7 | 3 |
Conclusion
When building your NBA Friday team(s), consider starting with a value player like Moses Moody. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Domantas Sabonis 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 Marcus Sasser.
Conversely, according to our model, Omer Yurtseven 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.
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 maximize points while adhering to the salary cap when you make your NBA DFS line-ups.
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