NBA Late Sunday Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for December 29, 2024
Last updated: Dec 28, 2024, 11:57PM | Published: Dec 28, 2024, 7:57AM
Draftstars Australia's NBA Late Sunday DFS contest commences at 2:10pm AEDT on December 29, 2024, and Fantasy Insider has looked at the data for every player on the slate to help you build winning line-ups.
A handy 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 Sunday and beyond.
Featured NBA Games
Draftstars' NBA Late Sunday slate features the following match-ups:
- Portland Trail Blazers vs Dallas Mavericks
- Los Angeles Lakers vs Sacramento Kings
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We have reviewed every player from every team to help you find the best choices on Sunday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Anthony Davis (LAL, C) | $20,700 | 55 | 2.7 |
| Value | Daniel Gafford (DAL, C) | $11,020 | 37.4 | 3.4 |
| Fade | Deni Avdija (POR, SF/PF) | $12,680 | 23 | 1.8 |
| Cheapie | Jerami Grant (POR, PF) | $9,940 | 30.4 | 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 those needing to stay under the salary cap, "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) | $17,790 | 48 | 2.7 |
| Value | Scoot Henderson (POR) | $9,550 | 26.9 | 2.8 |
| Fade | D'Angelo Russell (LAL) | $10,530 | 20.5 | 1.9 |
| Cheapie | Gabe Vincent (LAL) | $6,000 | 8 | 1.3 |
SG (Shooting Guard)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Kyrie Irving (DAL) | $17,920 | 43.5 | 2.4 |
| Value | Klay Thompson (DAL) | $12,300 | 32 | 2.6 |
| Fade | Shaedon Sharpe (POR) | $12,500 | 25.6 | 2 |
| Cheapie | Max Christie (LAL) | $8,560 | 20.9 | 2.4 |
SF (Small Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | LeBron James (LAL) | $20,730 | 49.4 | 2.4 |
| Value | Toumani Camara (POR) | $8,260 | 24 | 2.9 |
| Fade | Deni Avdija (POR) | $12,680 | 23 | 1.8 |
| Cheapie | Dalano Banton (POR) | $6,350 | 13 | 2 |
PF (Power Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | LeBron James (LAL) | $20,730 | 49.4 | 2.4 |
| Value | Jerami Grant (POR) | $9,940 | 30.4 | 3.1 |
| Fade | Deni Avdija (POR) | $12,680 | 23 | 1.8 |
| Cheapie | Toumani Camara (POR) | $8,260 | 24 | 2.9 |
C (Center)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Anthony Davis (LAL) | $20,700 | 55 | 2.7 |
| Value | Daniel Gafford (DAL) | $11,020 | 37.4 | 3.4 |
| Fade | Deandre Ayton (POR) | $13,880 | 35.4 | 2.5 |
| Cheapie | Dwight Powell (DAL) | $6,000 | 18.2 | 3 |
Conclusion
When building your NBA Late Sunday teams, consider starting with a value player like Daniel Gafford. 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 Jerami Grant.
On the other hand, according to our model, Deni Avdija 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 Sunday slate closes at 2:10pm AEDT on Sunday. 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 Sunday contest. 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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