NBA Monday Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for November 18, 2024
Last updated: Nov 17, 2024, 10:57PM | Published: Nov 17, 2024, 7:57AM
Draftstars Australia's NBA Monday DFS contest begins at 10:10am AEDT on November 18, 2024, and Fantasy Insider has looked at the data for every player on the slate to help you make winning line-ups.
A handy Draftstars cheat sheet is crucial 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 November 18 and beyond.
Featured NBA Games
Draftstars' NBA Monday slate features these games:
- Washington Wizards vs Detroit Pistons
- Chicago Bulls vs Houston Rockets
- Cleveland Cavaliers vs Charlotte Hornets
- New York Knicks vs Brooklyn Nets
- Memphis Grizzlies vs Denver Nuggets
- LA Clippers vs Utah Jazz
- Portland Trail Blazers vs Atlanta Hawks
- Oklahoma City Thunder vs Dallas Mavericks
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We've 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 | Cade Cunningham (DET, PG) | $20,750 | 50.2 | 2.4 |
| Value | Quentin Grimes (DAL, SG/SF) | $6,000 | 22.3 | 3.7 |
| Fade | P.J. Washington (DAL, PF) | $10,950 | 15.2 | 1.4 |
| Cheapie | Dario Šarić (DEN, C/PF) | $9,080 | 33.2 | 3.7 |
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 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 | Cade Cunningham (DET) | $20,750 | 50.2 | 2.4 |
| Value | Jaden Hardy (DAL) | $6,000 | 21.4 | 3.6 |
| Fade | Carlton Carrington (WAS) | $11,720 | 24.6 | 2.1 |
| Cheapie | Kevin Porter (LAC) | $6,760 | 20.3 | 3 |
SG (Shooting Guard)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Kyrie Irving (DAL) | $16,720 | 38.7 | 2.3 |
| Value | Quentin Grimes (DAL) | $6,000 | 22.3 | 3.7 |
| Fade | Kyshawn George (WAS) | $11,310 | 22.2 | 2 |
| Cheapie | Jaden Hardy (DAL) | $6,000 | 21.4 | 3.6 |
SF (Small Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Michael Porter (DEN) | $15,120 | 39.4 | 2.6 |
| Value | Quentin Grimes (DAL) | $6,000 | 22.3 | 3.7 |
| Fade | Malik Beasley (DET) | $11,670 | 23.2 | 2 |
| Cheapie | Ziaire Williams (BKN) | $8,330 | 20.5 | 2.5 |
PF (Power Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Jalen Johnson (ATL) | $18,750 | 43.3 | 2.3 |
| Value | Dario Šarić (DEN) | $9,080 | 33.2 | 3.7 |
| Fade | P.J. Washington (DAL) | $10,950 | 15.2 | 1.4 |
| Cheapie | Kyle Filipowski (UTA) | $9,260 | 28.1 | 3 |
C (Center)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Karl-Anthony Towns (NYK) | $20,790 | 46.7 | 2.2 |
| Value | Dario Šarić (DEN) | $9,080 | 33.2 | 3.7 |
| Fade | Santi Aldama (MEM) | $11,740 | 20.1 | 1.7 |
| Cheapie | Kyle Filipowski (UTA) | $9,260 | 28.1 | 3 |
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 Quentin Grimes. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Cade Cunningham 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 Dario Šarić.
On the other hand, according to our model, P.J. Washington is one of the lowest value options on the slate, suggesting you might want to limit exposure to him if putting together multiple line-ups.
Ready to go? Draftstars' NBA Monday slate closes at 10:10am 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 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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