NBA Monday Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for March 24, 2025
Mar 23, 2025, 7:57AM
Draftstars Australia's NBA Monday DFS contest kicks off at 9:10am AEDT on March 24, 2025, and Fantasy Insider has looked at the data for each player on the slate to help you create winning line-ups.
A reliable Draftstars cheat sheet is a must 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 March 24 and beyond.
Featured NBA Games
Draftstars' NBA Monday slate features the following games:
- Houston Rockets vs Denver Nuggets
- Toronto Raptors vs San Antonio Spurs
- Portland Trail Blazers vs Boston Celtics
- LA Clippers vs Oklahoma City Thunder
- Atlanta Hawks vs Philadelphia 76ers
- Miami Heat vs Charlotte Hornets
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We have reviewed every player from every team to help you find the best choices on Monday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (OKC, PG) | $21,000 | 52 | 2.5 |
| Value | KJ Simpson (CHA, PG) | $6,000 | 21.3 | 3.5 |
| Fade | Scoot Henderson (POR, PG) | $12,940 | 22.2 | 1.7 |
| Cheapie | Luke Kornet (BOS, C) | $7,550 | 26.7 | 3.5 |
According to Fantasy Insider's DFS model, our "stud" is the highest projected scorer across the slate, while "value" picks offer 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) | $21,000 | 52 | 2.5 |
| Value | KJ Simpson (CHA) | $6,000 | 21.3 | 3.5 |
| Fade | Scoot Henderson (POR) | $12,940 | 22.2 | 1.7 |
| Cheapie | Davion Mitchell (MIA) | $9,230 | 22.6 | 2.4 |
SG (Shooting Guard)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Jamal Murray (DEN) | $15,630 | 40.4 | 2.6 |
| Value | Stephon Castle (SAS) | $13,080 | 37.3 | 2.9 |
| Fade | Shaedon Sharpe (POR) | $12,970 | 30.2 | 2.3 |
| Cheapie | Seth Curry (CHA) | $6,000 | 16.9 | 2.8 |
SF (Small Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Scottie Barnes (TOR) | $15,500 | 44 | 2.8 |
| Value | Scottie Barnes (TOR) | $15,500 | 44 | 2.8 |
| Fade | Chuma Okeke (PHI) | $10,130 | 22.1 | 2.2 |
| Cheapie | Aaron Wiggins (OKC) | $9,410 | 26.4 | 2.8 |
PF (Power Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Jayson Tatum (BOS) | $19,970 | 48.9 | 2.4 |
| Value | Bam Adebayo (MIA) | $16,380 | 48.7 | 3 |
| Fade | Jabari Smith (HOU) | $10,770 | 20.3 | 1.9 |
| Cheapie | Sandro Mamukelashvili (SAS) | $7,310 | 19.6 | 2.7 |
C (Center)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Bam Adebayo (MIA) | $16,380 | 48.7 | 3 |
| Value | Luke Kornet (BOS) | $7,550 | 26.7 | 3.5 |
| Fade | Jabari Smith (HOU) | $10,770 | 20.3 | 1.9 |
| Cheapie | Steven Adams (HOU) | $7,410 | 20 | 2.7 |
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 KJ Simpson. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is a strong option. If you're looking for budget-friendly choices to free up salary cap for more studs, take a look at our cheapie options, including Luke Kornet.
On the other hand, according to our model, Scoot Henderson 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 9:10am 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 slate. 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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