NBA Late Monday Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for December 9, 2024
Last updated: Dec 9, 2024, 1:57AM | Published: Dec 8, 2024, 7:57AM
Draftstars Australia's NBA Late Monday DFS contest starts at 1:10pm AEDT on December 9, 2024, and Fantasy Insider has crunched the numbers for each player on the slate to help you create winning line-ups.
An accurate Draftstars cheat sheet is crucial for NBA fantasy players. This DFS preview is designed to help you put together your fantasy teams for Draftstars' NBA contests and improve your season-long fantasy line-ups on Monday and beyond.
Featured NBA Games
Draftstars' NBA Late Monday slate includes the following games:
- Sacramento Kings vs Utah Jazz
- LA Clippers vs Houston Rockets
- Los Angeles Lakers vs Portland Trail Blazers
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We have reviewed every player from every team to help you find the best selections on Monday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Anthony Davis (LAL, C) | $21,770 | 53.5 | 2.5 |
| Value | Steven Adams (HOU, C) | $6,000 | 22.5 | 3.7 |
| Fade | Norman Powell (LAC, SG/SF) | $13,800 | 26.8 | 1.9 |
| Cheapie | Keon Ellis (SAC, SG) | $6,000 | 17.7 | 3 |
According to Fantasy Insider's DFS model, our "stud" is the highest projected scorer across the slate, while "value" picks provide 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 | De'Aaron Fox (SAC) | $17,680 | 51.1 | 2.9 |
| Value | Kevin Porter (LAC) | $10,160 | 32.9 | 3.2 |
| Fade | D'Angelo Russell (LAL) | $11,310 | 24.1 | 2.1 |
| Cheapie | Kris Dunn (LAC) | $8,250 | 24.3 | 2.9 |
SG (Shooting Guard)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Malik Monk (SAC) | $15,040 | 40.1 | 2.7 |
| Value | Kevin Porter (LAC) | $10,160 | 32.9 | 3.2 |
| Fade | Norman Powell (LAC) | $13,800 | 26.8 | 1.9 |
| Cheapie | Keon Ellis (SAC) | $6,000 | 17.7 | 3 |
SF (Small Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | DeMar DeRozan (SAC) | $15,110 | 42.1 | 2.8 |
| Value | Amen Thompson (HOU) | $12,260 | 38.4 | 3.1 |
| Fade | Norman Powell (LAC) | $13,800 | 26.8 | 1.9 |
| Cheapie | Kevin Huerter (SAC) | $7,820 | 22.9 | 2.9 |
PF (Power Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | DeMar DeRozan (SAC) | $15,110 | 42.1 | 2.8 |
| Value | DeMar DeRozan (SAC) | $15,110 | 42.1 | 2.8 |
| Fade | Deni Avdija (POR) | $12,740 | 25.8 | 2 |
| Cheapie | Toumani Camara (POR) | $8,620 | 20.2 | 2.3 |
C (Center)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Anthony Davis (LAL) | $21,770 | 53.5 | 2.5 |
| Value | Steven Adams (HOU) | $6,000 | 22.5 | 3.7 |
| Fade | Walker Kessler (UTA) | $14,960 | 32.8 | 2.2 |
| Cheapie | Kai Jones (LAC) | $6,000 | 9.1 | 1.5 |
Conclusion
When building your NBA Late Monday teams, consider starting with a value player like Steven Adams. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Anthony Davis 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 Keon Ellis.
On the other hand, according to our model, Norman Powell is one of the worst value options on the slate, suggesting you might want to limit exposure to him if building out multiple line-ups.
Ready to go? Draftstars' NBA Late Monday slate closes at 1:10pm AEDT on Monday. 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 Monday slate. The unique insights here can give you an edge when you make your NBA DFS line-ups.
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