NBA Late Saturday Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for November 23, 2024
Last updated: Nov 23, 2024, 1:57AM | Published: Nov 22, 2024, 7:57AM
Draftstars Australia's NBA Late Saturday DFS contest commences at 2:10pm AEDT on November 23, 2024, and Fantasy Insider has looked at the data for every 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 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 consists of these match-ups:
- Denver Nuggets vs Dallas Mavericks
- LA Clippers vs Sacramento Kings
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We've reviewed every player from every team to help you find the best selections on Saturday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Nikola Jokić (DEN, C) | $26,170 | 53.5 | 2 |
| Value | De'Aaron Fox (SAC, PG) | $19,300 | 49.5 | 2.6 |
| Fade | Kyrie Irving (DAL, PG/SG) | $17,650 | 32.8 | 1.9 |
| Cheapie | Keon Ellis (SAC, SG) | $6,730 | 16.1 | 2.4 |
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 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 | De'Aaron Fox (SAC) | $19,300 | 49.5 | 2.6 |
| Value | De'Aaron Fox (SAC) | $19,300 | 49.5 | 2.6 |
| Fade | Kyrie Irving (DAL) | $17,650 | 32.8 | 1.9 |
| Cheapie | Jaden Hardy (DAL) | $8,270 | 19.3 | 2.3 |
SG (Shooting Guard)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Kyrie Irving (DAL) | $17,650 | 32.8 | 1.9 |
| Value | Keon Ellis (SAC) | $6,730 | 16.1 | 2.4 |
| Fade | Christian Braun (DEN) | $12,690 | 25.2 | 2 |
| Cheapie | Jaden Hardy (DAL) | $8,270 | 19.3 | 2.3 |
SF (Small Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | DeMar DeRozan (SAC) | $14,930 | 37.6 | 2.5 |
| Value | DeMar DeRozan (SAC) | $14,930 | 37.6 | 2.5 |
| Fade | Christian Braun (DEN) | $12,690 | 25.2 | 2 |
| Cheapie | Jordan Miller (LAC) | $6,000 | 13.7 | 2.3 |
PF (Power Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | DeMar DeRozan (SAC) | $14,930 | 37.6 | 2.5 |
| Value | DeMar DeRozan (SAC) | $14,930 | 37.6 | 2.5 |
| Fade | P.J. Washington (DAL) | $11,260 | 24.3 | 2.2 |
| Cheapie | Nicolas Batum (LAC) | $6,000 | 12 | 2 |
C (Center)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Nikola Jokić (DEN) | $26,170 | 53.5 | 2 |
| Value | Domantas Sabonis (SAC) | $18,880 | 47.2 | 2.5 |
| Fade | Dereck Lively (DAL) | $10,280 | 22.3 | 2.2 |
| Cheapie | Mo Bamba (LAC) | $6,740 | 14.7 | 2.2 |
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 De'Aaron Fox. 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 Keon Ellis.
On the other hand, according to our model, Kyrie Irving is one of the lowest 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 slate. The unique insights here can give you an edge when you make your NBA DFS line-ups.
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