NBA Late Saturday Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for November 2, 2024
Last updated: Nov 2, 2024, 12:57AM | Published: Nov 1, 2024, 7:57AM
Draftstars Australia's NBA Late Saturday DFS contest kicks off at 12:40pm AEDT on November 2, 2024, and Fantasy Insider has crunched the numbers for every player on the slate to help you build winning line-ups.
A reliable Draftstars cheat sheet is essential for NBA fantasy players. This DFS preview is designed to help you build 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 the following games:
- Minnesota Timberwolves vs Denver Nuggets
- Portland Trail Blazers vs Oklahoma City Thunder
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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 | Nikola Jokić (DEN, C) | $22,800 | 63.6 | 2.8 |
| Value | Toumani Camara (POR, SF/PF) | $7,230 | 25.2 | 3.5 |
| Fade | Aaron Gordon (DEN, PF) | $12,870 | 27.6 | 2.1 |
| Cheapie | Alex Caruso (OKC, SG/PG) | $6,390 | 19.9 | 3.1 |
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 are 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 | Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (OKC) | $20,770 | 50.1 | 2.4 |
| Value | Alex Caruso (OKC) | $6,390 | 19.9 | 3.1 |
| Fade | Scoot Henderson (POR) | $10,960 | 25.9 | 2.4 |
| Cheapie | Mike Conley (MIN) | $9,040 | 21.3 | 2.4 |
SG (Shooting Guard)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Anthony Edwards (MIN) | $17,870 | 45.1 | 2.5 |
| Value | Alex Caruso (OKC) | $6,390 | 19.9 | 3.1 |
| Fade | Anfernee Simons (POR) | $14,250 | 36.2 | 2.5 |
| Cheapie | Donte DiVincenzo (MIN) | $9,410 | 22.9 | 2.4 |
SF (Small Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Jalen Williams (OKC) | $15,310 | 36.3 | 2.4 |
| Value | Toumani Camara (POR) | $7,230 | 25.2 | 3.5 |
| Fade | Michael Porter (DEN) | $12,480 | 29.1 | 2.3 |
| Cheapie | Jaden McDaniels (MIN) | $8,340 | 22.9 | 2.7 |
PF (Power Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Julius Randle (MIN) | $15,900 | 46 | 2.9 |
| Value | Toumani Camara (POR) | $7,230 | 25.2 | 3.5 |
| Fade | Aaron Gordon (DEN) | $12,870 | 27.6 | 2.1 |
| Cheapie | Jaden McDaniels (MIN) | $8,340 | 22.9 | 2.7 |
C (Center)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Nikola Jokić (DEN) | $22,800 | 63.6 | 2.8 |
| Value | Deandre Ayton (POR) | $14,360 | 40.2 | 2.8 |
| Fade | Chet Holmgren (OKC) | $17,650 | 39.8 | 2.3 |
| Cheapie | Donovan Clingan (POR) | $6,300 | 16 | 2.5 |
Conclusion
When building your NBA Late Saturday teams, consider starting with a value player like Toumani Camara. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Nikola Jokić 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 Alex Caruso.
On the other hand, according to our model, Aaron Gordon 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 12:40pm 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 slate. The unique insights here can give you an edge when you make your NBA DFS line-ups.
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