NBA Late Saturday Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for October 26, 2024
Last updated: Oct 26, 2024, 1:57AM | Published: Oct 25, 2024, 7:57AM
Draftstars Australia's NBA Late Saturday DFS contest starts at 1:10pm AEDT on October 26, 2024, and Fantasy Insider has looked at the data for every player on the slate to help you make winning line-ups.
An accurate 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 improve your season-long fantasy line-ups on Saturday and beyond.
Featured NBA Games
Draftstars' NBA Late Saturday slate features these games:
- Los Angeles Lakers vs Phoenix Suns
- Portland Trail Blazers vs New Orleans Pelicans
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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 | Anthony Davis (LAL, C) | $20,150 | 54.7 | 2.7 |
| Value | Daniel Theis (NOP, C) | $6,000 | 20.2 | 3.4 |
| Fade | Zion Williamson (NOP, PF) | $15,780 | 35.7 | 2.3 |
| Cheapie | Yves Missi (NOP, C) | $7,830 | 24.3 | 3.1 |
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 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 | D'Angelo Russell (LAL) | $12,870 | 37 | 2.9 |
| Value | Tyus Jones (PHX) | $10,530 | 30.5 | 2.9 |
| Fade | Anfernee Simons (POR) | $13,770 | 32.2 | 2.3 |
| Cheapie | Monté Morris (PHX) | $6,000 | 17.2 | 2.9 |
SG (Shooting Guard)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Devin Booker (PHX) | $16,050 | 43.5 | 2.7 |
| Value | Devin Booker (PHX) | $16,050 | 43.5 | 2.7 |
| Fade | Anfernee Simons (POR) | $13,770 | 32.2 | 2.3 |
| Cheapie | Javonte Green (NOP) | $9,040 | 24.1 | 2.7 |
SF (Small Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | LeBron James (LAL) | $17,320 | 46.8 | 2.7 |
| Value | Royce O'Neale (PHX) | $7,120 | 22 | 3.1 |
| Fade | Rui Hachimura (LAL) | $11,060 | 27.1 | 2.4 |
| Cheapie | Javonte Green (NOP) | $9,040 | 24.1 | 2.7 |
PF (Power Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | LeBron James (LAL) | $17,320 | 46.8 | 2.7 |
| Value | Royce O'Neale (PHX) | $7,120 | 22 | 3.1 |
| Fade | Zion Williamson (NOP) | $15,780 | 35.7 | 2.3 |
| Cheapie | Toumani Camara (POR) | $8,860 | 22.9 | 2.6 |
C (Center)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Anthony Davis (LAL) | $20,150 | 54.7 | 2.7 |
| Value | Daniel Theis (NOP) | $6,000 | 20.2 | 3.4 |
| Fade | Herbert Jones (NOP) | $10,770 | 25.2 | 2.3 |
| Cheapie | Yves Missi (NOP) | $7,830 | 24.3 | 3.1 |
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 Daniel Theis. 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, explore our cheapie options, including Yves Missi.
On the other hand, according to our model, Zion Williamson is one of the worst value options on the slate, suggesting you might want to limit exposure to him if building multiple line-ups.
Ready to go? Draftstars' NBA Late Saturday slate closes at 1:10pm 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 help you maximize points while adhering to the salary cap when you make your NBA DFS line-ups.
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