NBA Monday Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for December 2, 2024
Last updated: Dec 1, 2024, 10:57PM | Published: Dec 1, 2024, 7:57AM
Draftstars Australia's NBA Monday DFS contest starts at 10:10am AEDT on December 2, 2024, and Fantasy Insider has crunched the numbers for each player on the slate to help you build winning line-ups.
A handy 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 improve your season-long fantasy line-ups on December 2 and beyond.
Featured NBA Games
Draftstars' NBA Monday slate includes these match-ups:
- Houston Rockets vs Oklahoma City Thunder
- New York Knicks vs New Orleans Pelicans
- Sacramento Kings vs San Antonio Spurs
- LA Clippers vs Denver Nuggets
- Cleveland Cavaliers vs Boston Celtics
- Toronto Raptors vs Miami Heat
- Portland Trail Blazers vs Dallas Mavericks
- Utah Jazz vs Los Angeles Lakers
Fantasy Insider, renowned for its world-class DFS tools and projections since 2015, employs the same machine learning models as Stats Insider to make some of the most reliable DFS projections available.
With the latest NBA fantasy insights and DFS strategies from Fantasy Insider, you're set to win in more NBA fantasy contests.
Cheat Sheet and Projections
We've reviewed every player from every team to help you make the best picks on Monday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Nikola Jokić (DEN, C) | $25,320 | 63 | 2.5 |
| Value | Sam Hauser (BOS, SF/PF) | $6,290 | 30.5 | 4.8 |
| Fade | Aaron Gordon (DEN, PF) | $12,520 | 17.9 | 1.4 |
| Cheapie | Elfrid Payton (NOP, PG) | $7,360 | 29 | 3.9 |
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 | Luka Dončić (DAL) | $20,850 | 56 | 2.7 |
| Value | Elfrid Payton (NOP) | $7,360 | 29 | 3.9 |
| Fade | Stephon Castle (SAS) | $11,570 | 22.3 | 1.9 |
| Cheapie | Terry Rozier (MIA) | $8,880 | 24.8 | 2.8 |
SG (Shooting Guard)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Donovan Mitchell (CLE) | $16,700 | 41.1 | 2.5 |
| Value | Terance Mann (LAC) | $6,000 | 18.4 | 3.1 |
| Fade | Norman Powell (LAC) | $13,350 | 25.2 | 1.9 |
| Cheapie | Brandon Boston (NOP) | $8,050 | 22.2 | 2.8 |
SF (Small Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | LeBron James (LAL) | $19,300 | 53.4 | 2.8 |
| Value | Sam Hauser (BOS) | $6,290 | 30.5 | 4.8 |
| Fade | Harrison Barnes (SAS) | $11,560 | 20.7 | 1.8 |
| Cheapie | Brice Sensabaugh (UTA) | $8,090 | 22.6 | 2.8 |
PF (Power Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | LeBron James (LAL) | $19,300 | 53.4 | 2.8 |
| Value | Sam Hauser (BOS) | $6,290 | 30.5 | 4.8 |
| Fade | Aaron Gordon (DEN) | $12,520 | 17.9 | 1.4 |
| Cheapie | Brice Sensabaugh (UTA) | $8,090 | 22.6 | 2.8 |
C (Center)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Nikola Jokić (DEN) | $25,320 | 63 | 2.5 |
| Value | Walker Kessler (UTA) | $12,210 | 36 | 2.9 |
| Fade | Jarrett Allen (CLE) | $13,890 | 31.2 | 2.2 |
| Cheapie | Zach Collins (SAS) | $6,000 | 16.3 | 2.7 |
Conclusion
When building your NBA Monday teams, consider starting with a value player like Sam Hauser. 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 Elfrid Payton.
On the other hand, according to our model, Aaron Gordon is one of the lowest value options on the slate, suggesting you might want to limit exposure to him if building out multiple line-ups.
Ready to go? Draftstars' NBA Monday slate closes at 10:10am AEDT on Monday. 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 Monday contest. The unique insights here can give you an edge when you make your NBA DFS line-ups.
For the latest projections and optimised NBA Monday line-ups, check out the Fantasy Insider Cruncher on Draftstars! It's free to use when you're logged in.
Please note that if you use our DFS tips for betting purposes, ensure you gamble responsibly and keep track of your money. For free and confidential support, call 1800 858 858 or visit gamblinghelponline.org.au.
