NBA Late Friday Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for January 24, 2025
Last updated: Jan 23, 2025, 1:58PM | Published: Jan 23, 2025, 7:57AM
Draftstars Australia's NBA Late Friday DFS contest begins at 2:00pm AEDT on January 24, 2025, 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 a must for NBA fantasy players. This DFS preview is designed to help you assemble your fantasy teams for Draftstars' NBA contests and improve your season-long fantasy line-ups on Friday and beyond.
Featured NBA Games
Draftstars' NBA Late Friday slate consists of the following match-ups:
- Los Angeles Lakers vs Boston Celtics
- LA Clippers vs Washington Wizards
- Golden State Warriors vs Chicago Bulls
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We have reviewed every player from every team to help you make the best picks on Friday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Anthony Davis (LAL, C) | $21,250 | 53.5 | 2.5 |
| Value | Kyshawn George (WAS, SG) | $7,340 | 22.6 | 3.1 |
| Fade | Kevin Porter (LAC, SG/PG) | $11,180 | 6 | 0.5 |
| Cheapie | Bilal Coulibaly (WAS, SG/SF) | $9,780 | 26.8 | 2.7 |
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 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 | Stephen Curry (GSW) | $17,390 | 49.3 | 2.8 |
| Value | Stephen Curry (GSW) | $17,390 | 49.3 | 2.8 |
| Fade | Kevin Porter (LAC) | $11,180 | 6 | 0.5 |
| Cheapie | Lonzo Ball (CHI) | $9,550 | 24.5 | 2.6 |
SG (Shooting Guard)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Stephen Curry (GSW) | $17,390 | 49.3 | 2.8 |
| Value | Kyshawn George (WAS) | $7,340 | 22.6 | 3.1 |
| Fade | Kevin Porter (LAC) | $11,180 | 6 | 0.5 |
| Cheapie | Bilal Coulibaly (WAS) | $9,780 | 26.8 | 2.7 |
SF (Small Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Jayson Tatum (BOS) | $20,010 | 53 | 2.6 |
| Value | Bilal Coulibaly (WAS) | $9,780 | 26.8 | 2.7 |
| Fade | Buddy Hield (GSW) | $10,900 | 22.6 | 2.1 |
| Cheapie | Corey Kispert (WAS) | $8,750 | 23.3 | 2.7 |
PF (Power Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Jayson Tatum (BOS) | $20,010 | 53 | 2.6 |
| Value | Dorian Finney-Smith (LAL) | $6,000 | 16 | 2.7 |
| Fade | Alex Sarr (WAS) | $11,230 | 26 | 2.3 |
| Cheapie | Patrick Williams (CHI) | $7,860 | 20.6 | 2.6 |
C (Center)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Anthony Davis (LAL) | $21,250 | 53.5 | 2.5 |
| Value | Trayce Jackson-Davis (GSW) | $11,760 | 32.2 | 2.7 |
| Fade | Alex Sarr (WAS) | $11,230 | 26 | 2.3 |
| Cheapie | Jalen Smith (CHI) | $7,010 | 18.1 | 2.6 |
Conclusion
In DFS, creating an optimal line-up requires understanding key concepts and metrics. When building your NBA Late Friday teams, consider starting with a value player like Kyshawn George. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Anthony Davis is a strong option. If you're seeking budget-friendly choices to free up salary cap for more studs, take a look at our cheapie options, including Bilal Coulibaly.
On the other hand, according to our model, Kevin Porter is one of the worst value options on the slate, suggesting you might want to limit exposure to him if putting together multiple line-ups.
Ready to go? Draftstars' NBA Late Friday slate closes at 2:00pm 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 Late Friday slate. 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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