NBA Late Saturday Draftstars DFS Preview for April 13, 2024
Last updated: Apr 13, 2024, 1:57AM | Published: Apr 12, 2024, 8:57AM
Draftstars Australia's NBA Late Saturday DFS contest commences at 12:10pm AEST on April 13, 2024, and Fantasy Insider has looked at the data 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 aims to help you in putting together your fantasy teams for Draftstars' NBA contests or even enhancing your season-long fantasy line-up on Saturday and beyond.
Featured NBA Games
Draftstars' NBA Late Saturday slate consists of the following games:
- Sacramento Kings vs Phoenix Suns
- Portland Trail Blazers vs Houston Rockets
- Golden State Warriors vs New Orleans Pelicans
- LA Clippers vs Utah Jazz
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Cheat Sheet
We've reviewed every player from every team to help you pick out the best selections on the slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | De'Aaron Fox (SAC, PG) | $19,050 | 56.4 | 3 |
| Value | Luka Samanic (UTA, PF) | $6,000 | 29.1 | 4.8 |
| Fade | Grayson Allen (PHX, SG/SF) | $10,200 | 19 | 1.9 |
| Cheapie | Cam Whitmore (HOU, SG/SF) | $7,470 | 31.9 | 4.3 |
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 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 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) | $19,050 | 56.4 | 3 |
| Value | Jose Alvarado (NOP) | $6,860 | 23.2 | 3.4 |
| Fade | James Harden (LAC) | $15,360 | 38.3 | 2.5 |
| Cheapie | Davion Mitchell (SAC) | $7,360 | 20.1 | 2.7 |
SG (Shooting Guard)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Scoot Henderson (POR) | $14,350 | 40.9 | 2.8 |
| Value | Cam Whitmore (HOU) | $7,470 | 31.9 | 4.3 |
| Fade | Grayson Allen (PHX) | $10,200 | 19 | 1.9 |
| Cheapie | Norman Powell (LAC) | $9,020 | 27.2 | 3 |
SF (Small Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Paul George (LAC) | $16,670 | 37.3 | 2.2 |
| Value | Cam Whitmore (HOU) | $7,470 | 31.9 | 4.3 |
| Fade | Grayson Allen (PHX) | $10,200 | 19 | 1.9 |
| Cheapie | Talen Horton-Tucker (UTA) | $7,810 | 30.2 | 3.9 |
PF (Power Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Zion Williamson (NOP) | $15,980 | 49.7 | 3.1 |
| Value | Luka Samanic (UTA) | $6,000 | 29.1 | 4.8 |
| Fade | Jabari Smith (HOU) | $14,120 | 30.6 | 2.2 |
| Cheapie | Talen Horton-Tucker (UTA) | $7,810 | 30.2 | 3.9 |
C (Center)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Domantas Sabonis (SAC) | $19,900 | 52.8 | 2.7 |
| Value | Kenneth Lofton (UTA) | $6,000 | 21.7 | 3.6 |
| Fade | Jabari Smith (HOU) | $14,120 | 30.6 | 2.2 |
| Cheapie | Jock Landale (HOU) | $7,600 | 23.9 | 3.1 |
Conclusion
In DFS, creating an optimal line-up requires understanding key concepts and metrics. When building your NBA Late Saturday team(s), consider starting with a value player like Luka Samanic. 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 Cam Whitmore.
On the other hand, according to our model, Grayson Allen is one of the worst value options on the slate, suggesting you might want to limit exposure to him if building multiple line-ups.
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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