NBA Monday Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for March 31, 2025
Last updated: Mar 30, 2025, 6:57PM | Published: Mar 30, 2025, 6:57PM
Draftstars Australia's NBA Monday DFS contest starts at 10:09am AEDT on March 31, 2025, and Fantasy Insider has crunched the numbers for each player on the slate to help you create 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 Monday and beyond.
Featured NBA Games
Draftstars' NBA Monday slate includes these match-ups:
- San Antonio Spurs vs Golden State Warriors
- Phoenix Suns vs Houston Rockets
- New Orleans Pelicans vs Charlotte Hornets
- Milwaukee Bucks vs Atlanta Hawks
- Minnesota Timberwolves vs Detroit Pistons
- Philadelphia 76ers vs Toronto Raptors
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We've reviewed every player from every team to help you find the best picks 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 | Taurean Prince (MIL, SF/PF) | $7,060 | 22.3 | 3.2 |
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 | 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 | Kevin Porter (MIL) | $8,600 | 25.9 | 3 |
SG (Shooting Guard)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Devin Booker (PHX) | $16,050 | 44.9 | 2.8 |
| Value | Kevin Porter (MIL) | $8,600 | 25.9 | 3 |
| Fade | Devin Vassell (SAS) | $13,930 | 33.5 | 2.4 |
| Cheapie | Terance Mann (ATL) | $7,780 | 20.4 | 2.6 |
SF (Small Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Scottie Barnes (TOR) | $16,320 | 41.2 | 2.5 |
| Value | Taurean Prince (MIL) | $7,060 | 22.3 | 3.2 |
| Fade | Justin Edwards (PHI) | $12,760 | 26.8 | 2.1 |
| Cheapie | Keldon Johnson (SAS) | $9,980 | 27.7 | 2.8 |
PF (Power Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Giannis Antetokounmpo (MIL) | $23,040 | 69.3 | 3 |
| Value | Taurean Prince (MIL) | $7,060 | 22.3 | 3.2 |
| Fade | Jabari Smith (HOU) | $10,340 | 21 | 2 |
| Cheapie | Keldon Johnson (SAS) | $9,980 | 27.7 | 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 seeking budget-friendly choices to free up salary cap for more studs, take a look at our cheapie options, including Taurean Prince.
On the other hand, according to our model, Jabari Smith 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 10:09am 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 help you balance star power, value and budget management when you make your NBA DFS line-ups.
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