NBA Monday Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for March 10, 2025
Last updated: Mar 9, 2025, 10:57PM | Published: Mar 9, 2025, 7:57AM
Draftstars Australia's NBA Monday DFS contest begins at 10:05am AEDT on March 10, 2025, and Fantasy Insider has crunched the numbers for each player on the slate to help you build winning line-ups.
A reliable 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 enhance your season-long fantasy line-ups on Monday and beyond.
Featured NBA Games
Draftstars' NBA Monday slate consists of the following match-ups:
- Philadelphia 76ers vs Utah Jazz
- New Orleans Pelicans vs Memphis Grizzlies
- Portland Trail Blazers vs Detroit Pistons
- Milwaukee Bucks vs Cleveland Cavaliers
- Minnesota Timberwolves vs San Antonio Spurs
- LA Clippers vs Sacramento Kings
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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 | Giannis Antetokounmpo (MIL, PF/C) | $22,470 | 66.3 | 2.9 |
| Value | GG Jackson (MEM, SF/PF) | $6,000 | 23.5 | 3.9 |
| Fade | Ausar Thompson (DET, PF/SF) | $11,340 | 23.4 | 2.1 |
| Cheapie | Bruce Brown (NOP, PG/SF) | $6,620 | 22.8 | 3.4 |
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 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 | Cade Cunningham (DET) | $19,340 | 57.7 | 3 |
| Value | Bruce Brown (NOP) | $6,620 | 22.8 | 3.4 |
| Fade | Donte DiVincenzo (MIN) | $12,520 | 28.3 | 2.3 |
| Cheapie | Keon Ellis (SAC) | $8,520 | 26.9 | 3.2 |
SG (Shooting Guard)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Anthony Edwards (MIN) | $17,480 | 49.3 | 2.8 |
| Value | Jaylen Wells (MEM) | $7,920 | 27.1 | 3.4 |
| Fade | Stephon Castle (SAS) | $13,080 | 30.3 | 2.3 |
| Cheapie | Keon Ellis (SAC) | $8,520 | 26.9 | 3.2 |
SF (Small Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Desmond Bane (MEM) | $16,860 | 46.9 | 2.8 |
| Value | GG Jackson (MEM) | $6,000 | 23.5 | 3.9 |
| Fade | Ausar Thompson (DET) | $11,340 | 23.4 | 2.1 |
| Cheapie | Bruce Brown (NOP) | $6,620 | 22.8 | 3.4 |
PF (Power Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Giannis Antetokounmpo (MIL) | $22,470 | 66.3 | 2.9 |
| Value | GG Jackson (MEM) | $6,000 | 23.5 | 3.9 |
| Fade | Ausar Thompson (DET) | $11,340 | 23.4 | 2.1 |
| Cheapie | Jake LaRavia (SAC) | $6,840 | 22.8 | 3.3 |
C (Center)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Giannis Antetokounmpo (MIL) | $22,470 | 66.3 | 2.9 |
| Value | Karlo Matkovic (NOP) | $7,810 | 23.3 | 3 |
| Fade | Rudy Gobert (MIN) | $12,330 | 28.8 | 2.3 |
| Cheapie | Yves Missi (NOP) | $9,280 | 26.6 | 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 GG Jackson. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Giannis Antetokounmpo 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 Bruce Brown.
On the other hand, according to our model, Ausar Thompson is one of the lowest 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 10:05am 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 help you balance star power, value and budget management when you make your NBA DFS line-ups.
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