NBA Monday Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for December 9, 2024
Last updated: Dec 8, 2024, 10:57PM | Published: Dec 8, 2024, 7:57AM
Draftstars Australia's NBA Monday DFS contest commences at 10:10am AEDT on December 9, 2024, and Fantasy Insider has looked at the data for each player on the slate to help you make 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 Monday and beyond.
Featured NBA Games
Draftstars' NBA Monday slate consists of these games:
- Orlando Magic vs Phoenix Suns
- Los Angeles Lakers vs Portland Trail Blazers
- Golden State Warriors vs Minnesota Timberwolves
- Atlanta Hawks vs Denver Nuggets
- Miami Heat vs Cleveland Cavaliers
- San Antonio Spurs vs New Orleans Pelicans
- Sacramento Kings vs Utah Jazz
- LA Clippers vs Houston Rockets
- Washington Wizards vs Memphis Grizzlies
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We have 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) | $27,090 | 66.1 | 2.4 |
| Value | Justin Champagnie (WAS, SF) | $8,090 | 33.4 | 4.1 |
| Fade | Scotty Pippen (MEM, PG) | $11,800 | 18.6 | 1.6 |
| Cheapie | Marvin Bagley (WAS, C) | $6,000 | 21 | 3.5 |
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'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 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) | $17,680 | 51.1 | 2.9 |
| Value | Fred VanVleet (HOU) | $14,650 | 42.3 | 2.9 |
| Fade | Scotty Pippen (MEM) | $11,800 | 18.6 | 1.6 |
| Cheapie | Carlton Carrington (WAS) | $9,930 | 27.3 | 2.8 |
SG (Shooting Guard)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Desmond Bane (MEM) | $13,890 | 42.5 | 3.1 |
| Value | Dru Smith (MIA) | $6,000 | 19.3 | 3.2 |
| Fade | Norman Powell (LAC) | $13,800 | 23.5 | 1.7 |
| Cheapie | Kevin Huerter (SAC) | $7,820 | 22 | 2.8 |
SF (Small Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | LeBron James (LAL) | $19,980 | 58 | 2.9 |
| Value | Justin Champagnie (WAS) | $8,090 | 33.4 | 4.1 |
| Fade | Jaime Jaquez (MIA) | $10,830 | 17.9 | 1.7 |
| Cheapie | Haywood Highsmith (MIA) | $7,180 | 21.4 | 3 |
PF (Power Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | LeBron James (LAL) | $19,980 | 58 | 2.9 |
| Value | Brandon Clarke (MEM) | $8,190 | 26.4 | 3.2 |
| Fade | Jaime Jaquez (MIA) | $10,830 | 17.9 | 1.7 |
| Cheapie | Haywood Highsmith (MIA) | $7,180 | 21.4 | 3 |
C (Center)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Nikola Jokić (DEN) | $27,090 | 66.1 | 2.4 |
| Value | Marvin Bagley (WAS) | $6,000 | 21 | 3.5 |
| Fade | Santi Aldama (MEM) | $12,600 | 25.6 | 2 |
| Cheapie | Jay Huff (MEM) | $6,720 | 21.9 | 3.3 |
Conclusion
In DFS, creating an optimal line-up requires understanding key concepts and metrics. When building your NBA Monday teams, consider starting with a value player like Justin Champagnie. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Nikola Jokić is a strong option. If you're looking for budget-friendly choices to free up salary cap for more studs, check out our cheapie options, including Marvin Bagley.
On the other hand, according to our model, Scotty Pippen is one of the worst value options on the slate, suggesting you might want to limit exposure to him if entering 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.
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