NBA Late Saturday Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for November 16, 2024
Last updated: Nov 16, 2024, 1:57AM | Published: Nov 15, 2024, 7:57AM
Draftstars Australia's NBA Late Saturday DFS contest begins at 2:10pm AEDT on November 16, 2024, and Fantasy Insider has crunched the numbers for each player on the slate to help you make winning line-ups.
A handy Draftstars cheat sheet is a must for NBA fantasy players. This DFS preview is designed to help you put together your fantasy teams for Draftstars' NBA contests and enhance your season-long fantasy line-ups on Saturday and beyond.
Featured NBA Games
Draftstars' NBA Late Saturday slate includes these games:
- Golden State Warriors vs Memphis Grizzlies
- Sacramento Kings vs Minnesota Timberwolves
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We've reviewed every player from every team to help you find the best picks on Saturday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | De'Aaron Fox (SAC, PG) | $18,300 | 46.3 | 2.5 |
| Value | Andrew Wiggins (GSW, PF/SF) | $11,310 | 33.6 | 3 |
| Fade | Jake LaRavia (MEM, PF) | $10,010 | 9.4 | 0.9 |
| Cheapie | Brandon Clarke (MEM, PF/C) | $6,440 | 16.4 | 2.6 |
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 budget-conscious strategies, "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) | $18,300 | 46.3 | 2.5 |
| Value | Stephen Curry (GSW) | $17,030 | 45.4 | 2.7 |
| Fade | Scotty Pippen (MEM) | $13,260 | 26.4 | 2 |
| Cheapie | Nickeil Alexander-Walker (MIN) | $7,870 | 19.7 | 2.5 |
SG (Shooting Guard)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Anthony Edwards (MIN) | $17,390 | 44.6 | 2.6 |
| Value | Anthony Edwards (MIN) | $17,390 | 44.6 | 2.6 |
| Fade | Desmond Bane (MEM) | $15,010 | 29 | 1.9 |
| Cheapie | Nickeil Alexander-Walker (MIN) | $7,870 | 19.7 | 2.5 |
SF (Small Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Andrew Wiggins (GSW) | $11,310 | 33.6 | 3 |
| Value | Andrew Wiggins (GSW) | $11,310 | 33.6 | 3 |
| Fade | Desmond Bane (MEM) | $15,010 | 29 | 1.9 |
| Cheapie | Jaden McDaniels (MIN) | $9,040 | 22.5 | 2.5 |
PF (Power Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Julius Randle (MIN) | $15,790 | 43.8 | 2.8 |
| Value | Andrew Wiggins (GSW) | $11,310 | 33.6 | 3 |
| Fade | Jake LaRavia (MEM) | $10,010 | 9.4 | 0.9 |
| Cheapie | Brandon Clarke (MEM) | $6,440 | 16.4 | 2.6 |
C (Center)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Domantas Sabonis (SAC) | $19,850 | 45.8 | 2.3 |
| Value | Draymond Green (GSW) | $12,520 | 34.1 | 2.7 |
| Fade | Santi Aldama (MEM) | $12,820 | 27.9 | 2.2 |
| Cheapie | Brandon Clarke (MEM) | $6,440 | 16.4 | 2.6 |
Conclusion
In DFS, creating an optimal line-up requires understanding key concepts and metrics. When building your NBA Late Saturday teams, consider starting with a value player like Andrew Wiggins. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, De'Aaron Fox is a strong option. If you're seeking budget-friendly choices to free up salary cap for more studs, check out our cheapie options, including Brandon Clarke.
On the other hand, according to our model, Jake LaRavia 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 Saturday slate closes at 2:10pm AEDT on Saturday. 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 Saturday contest. The unique insights here can help you balance star power, value and budget management when you make your NBA DFS line-ups.
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