NBA Monday Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for March 31, 2025
Mar 30, 2025, 1:57AM
Draftstars Australia's NBA Monday DFS contest kicks off at 10:00am AEDT on March 31, 2025, and Fantasy Insider has looked at the data for each player on the slate to help you build winning line-ups.
An accurate Draftstars cheat sheet is crucial for NBA fantasy players. This DFS preview is designed to help you assemble your fantasy teams for Draftstars' NBA contests and enhance your season-long fantasy line-ups on March 31 and beyond.
Featured NBA Games
Draftstars' NBA Monday slate features these match-ups:
- Milwaukee Bucks vs Atlanta Hawks
- Philadelphia 76ers vs Toronto Raptors
- Minnesota Timberwolves vs Detroit Pistons
- New Orleans Pelicans vs Charlotte Hornets
- Phoenix Suns vs Houston Rockets
- San Antonio Spurs vs Golden State Warriors
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We've reviewed every player from every team to help you make the best choices on Monday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Giannis Antetokounmpo (MIL, PF/C) | $23,040 | 69.3 | 3 |
| Value | Steven Adams (HOU, C) | $6,870 | 22.4 | 3.3 |
| Fade | Jabari Smith (HOU, C/PF) | $10,340 | 21 | 2 |
| Cheapie | Gary Trent (MIL, SG/SF) | $9,790 | 28 | 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 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 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 | Trae Young (ATL) | $19,350 | 50.3 | 2.6 |
| Value | Fred VanVleet (HOU) | $12,320 | 37.7 | 3.1 |
| Fade | Amen Thompson (HOU) | $15,600 | 34.2 | 2.2 |
| Cheapie | Mike Conley (MIN) | $7,560 | 21.2 | 2.8 |
SG (Shooting Guard)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Devin Booker (PHX) | $16,050 | 44.9 | 2.8 |
| Value | Gary Trent (MIL) | $9,790 | 28 | 2.9 |
| Fade | Devin Vassell (SAS) | $13,930 | 32.6 | 2.3 |
| Cheapie | Kevin Porter (MIL) | $8,600 | 23.5 | 2.7 |
SF (Small Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Scottie Barnes (TOR) | $16,320 | 41.2 | 2.5 |
| Value | Gary Trent (MIL) | $9,790 | 28 | 2.9 |
| Fade | Justin Edwards (PHI) | $12,760 | 26.8 | 2.1 |
| Cheapie | Taurean Prince (MIL) | $7,060 | 20.1 | 2.8 |
PF (Power Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Giannis Antetokounmpo (MIL) | $23,040 | 69.3 | 3 |
| Value | Giannis Antetokounmpo (MIL) | $23,040 | 69.3 | 3 |
| Fade | Jabari Smith (HOU) | $10,340 | 21 | 2 |
| Cheapie | Taurean Prince (MIL) | $7,060 | 20.1 | 2.8 |
C (Center)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Giannis Antetokounmpo (MIL) | $23,040 | 69.3 | 3 |
| Value | Steven Adams (HOU) | $6,870 | 22.4 | 3.3 |
| Fade | Jabari Smith (HOU) | $10,340 | 21 | 2 |
| Cheapie | Quinten Post (GSW) | $7,740 | 22 | 2.8 |
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 Steven Adams. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Giannis Antetokounmpo 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 Gary Trent.
On the other hand, according to our model, Jabari Smith 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 10:00am 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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