NBA Monday Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for February 24, 2025
Last updated: Feb 23, 2025, 6:57PM | Published: Feb 23, 2025, 7:57AM
Draftstars Australia's NBA Monday DFS contest starts at 10:00am AEDT on February 24, 2025, and Fantasy Insider has crunched the numbers for each player on the slate to help you make winning line-ups.
An accurate Draftstars cheat sheet is essential 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 February 24 and beyond.
Featured NBA Games
Draftstars' NBA Monday slate features these games:
- Toronto Raptors vs Phoenix Suns
- New Orleans Pelicans vs San Antonio Spurs
- Milwaukee Bucks vs Miami Heat
- Orlando Magic vs Washington Wizards
- Minnesota Timberwolves vs Oklahoma City Thunder
- Atlanta Hawks vs Detroit Pistons
- Cleveland Cavaliers vs Memphis Grizzlies
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We have reviewed every player from every team to help you find the best selections on Monday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (OKC, PG) | $19,710 | 56.5 | 2.9 |
| Value | Cole Anthony (ORL, PG/SG) | $12,780 | 39.8 | 3.1 |
| Fade | Brook Lopez (MIL, C) | $11,800 | 24.6 | 2.1 |
| Cheapie | Brandon Clarke (MEM, PF/C) | $7,330 | 20.9 | 2.9 |
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'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 | Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (OKC) | $19,710 | 56.5 | 2.9 |
| Value | Cole Anthony (ORL) | $12,780 | 39.8 | 3.1 |
| Fade | CJ McCollum (NOP) | $15,120 | 34.9 | 2.3 |
| Cheapie | Davion Mitchell (MIA) | $8,400 | 21.9 | 2.6 |
SG (Shooting Guard)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Anthony Edwards (MIN) | $20,070 | 48.1 | 2.4 |
| Value | Cole Anthony (ORL) | $12,780 | 39.8 | 3.1 |
| Fade | CJ McCollum (NOP) | $15,120 | 34.9 | 2.3 |
| Cheapie | Vince Williams (MEM) | $6,210 | 17.5 | 2.8 |
SF (Small Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Franz Wagner (ORL) | $16,920 | 45.2 | 2.7 |
| Value | Jalen Williams (OKC) | $15,040 | 43.5 | 2.9 |
| Fade | Ausar Thompson (DET) | $11,150 | 27.3 | 2.4 |
| Cheapie | Vince Williams (MEM) | $6,210 | 17.5 | 2.8 |
PF (Power Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Giannis Antetokounmpo (MIL) | $22,290 | 49.9 | 2.2 |
| Value | Jalen Williams (OKC) | $15,040 | 43.5 | 2.9 |
| Fade | Kyshawn George (WAS) | $10,720 | 23.6 | 2.2 |
| Cheapie | Brandon Clarke (MEM) | $7,330 | 20.9 | 2.9 |
C (Center)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Giannis Antetokounmpo (MIL) | $22,290 | 49.9 | 2.2 |
| Value | Brandon Clarke (MEM) | $7,330 | 20.9 | 2.9 |
| Fade | Brook Lopez (MIL) | $11,800 | 24.6 | 2.1 |
| Cheapie | Jonathan Isaac (ORL) | $6,630 | 18.9 | 2.9 |
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 Cole Anthony. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is a strong option. If you're seeking budget-friendly choices to free up salary cap for more studs, explore our cheapie options, including Brandon Clarke.
On the other hand, according to our model, Brook Lopez 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 Monday slate closes at 10:00am 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 slate. The unique insights here can give you an edge when you make your NBA DFS line-ups.
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