NBA Friday Late Draftstars DFS Preview for April 12, 2024
Last updated: Apr 12, 2024, 1:57AM | Published: Apr 11, 2024, 8:57AM
Draftstars Australia's NBA Friday Late DFS contest starts at 12:03pm AEST on April 12, 2024, and Fantasy Insider has looked at the data for every player on the slate to help you build winning line-ups.
An accurate Draftstars cheat sheet is crucial for NBA fantasy players. This DFS preview aims to guide you in putting together 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 Late slate includes the following games:
- Sacramento Kings vs New Orleans Pelicans
- Portland Trail Blazers vs Golden State Warriors
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Cheat Sheet
We have reviewed every player from every team to help you make the best choices on the slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Domantas Sabonis (SAC, C) | $19,120 | 56.9 | 3 |
| Value | Moses Moody (GSW, SG/SF) | $6,000 | 22.7 | 3.8 |
| Fade | Jabari Walker (POR, PF) | $11,820 | 27.3 | 2.3 |
| Cheapie | Brandin Podziemski (GSW, PG/SG) | $9,170 | 27.6 | 3 |
According to Fantasy Insider's DFS model, our "stud" is expected to score the most points 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 deemed less valuable due to a poor projected score compared to their salary. For budget-conscious strategies, "cheapie" options highlight players that offer value at lower price points not already mentioned.
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.
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.
Positional Breakdown
PG (Point Guard)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | De'Aaron Fox (SAC) | $18,300 | 48.2 | 2.6 |
| Value | Brandin Podziemski (GSW) | $9,170 | 27.6 | 3 |
| Fade | CJ McCollum (NOP) | $16,820 | 40.7 | 2.4 |
| Cheapie | Davion Mitchell (SAC) | $7,070 | 17.4 | 2.5 |
SG (Shooting Guard)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Scoot Henderson (POR) | $14,930 | 36.2 | 2.4 |
| Value | Moses Moody (GSW) | $6,000 | 22.7 | 3.8 |
| Fade | Trey Murphy (NOP) | $12,930 | 34.8 | 2.7 |
| Cheapie | Brandin Podziemski (GSW) | $9,170 | 27.6 | 3 |
SF (Small Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Trey Murphy (NOP) | $12,930 | 34.8 | 2.7 |
| Value | Moses Moody (GSW) | $6,000 | 22.7 | 3.8 |
| Fade | Herbert Jones (NOP) | $10,050 | 25.2 | 2.5 |
| Cheapie | Kris Murray (POR) | $9,350 | 24.7 | 2.6 |
PF (Power Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Zion Williamson (NOP) | $16,340 | 48.5 | 3 |
| Value | Andrew Wiggins (GSW) | $10,800 | 34.8 | 3.2 |
| Fade | Jabari Walker (POR) | $11,820 | 27.3 | 2.3 |
| Cheapie | Trey Lyles (SAC) | $8,030 | 21.5 | 2.7 |
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 | Jonas Valanciunas (NOP) | $10,720 | 27.4 | 2.6 |
| Cheapie | Trey Lyles (SAC) | $8,030 | 21.5 | 2.7 |
Conclusion
In DFS, creating an optimal line-up requires understanding key concepts and metrics. When building your NBA Friday Late 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 seeking budget-friendly choices to free up salary cap for more studs, explore our cheapie options, including Brandin Podziemski.
On the other hand, according to our model, Jabari Walker is one of the lowest value options on the slate, suggesting you might want to limit exposure to him if building out 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 Late contest. The unique insights here can give you an edge when you make your NBA DFS line-ups.
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