NBA Monday Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for November 4, 2024
Last updated: Nov 3, 2024, 11:57PM | Published: Nov 3, 2024, 7:57AM
Draftstars Australia's NBA Monday DFS contest starts at 11:10am AEDT on November 4, 2024, 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 a must 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 Monday and beyond.
Featured NBA Games
Draftstars' NBA Monday slate includes these games:
- Dallas Mavericks vs Orlando Magic
- New Orleans Pelicans vs Atlanta Hawks
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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 | Luka Dončić (DAL, PG) | $21,320 | 62.8 | 2.9 |
| Value | Clint Capela (ATL, C) | $11,430 | 33.7 | 2.9 |
| Fade | Wendell Carter (ORL, C) | $12,810 | 24 | 1.9 |
| Cheapie | Brandon Boston (NOP, SG) | $6,620 | 18.4 | 2.8 |
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 those needing to stay under the salary cap, "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 | Luka Dončić (DAL) | $21,320 | 62.8 | 2.9 |
| Value | Luka Dončić (DAL) | $21,320 | 62.8 | 2.9 |
| Fade | Jalen Suggs (ORL) | $14,990 | 31.7 | 2.1 |
| Cheapie | Anthony Black (ORL) | $8,200 | 18 | 2.2 |
SG (Shooting Guard)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Kyrie Irving (DAL) | $15,970 | 42.3 | 2.6 |
| Value | Brandon Boston (NOP) | $6,620 | 18.4 | 2.8 |
| Fade | Jalen Suggs (ORL) | $14,990 | 31.7 | 2.1 |
| Cheapie | Javonte Green (NOP) | $7,650 | 19 | 2.5 |
SF (Small Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Brandon Ingram (NOP) | $16,220 | 40.6 | 2.5 |
| Value | Klay Thompson (DAL) | $10,100 | 26.8 | 2.7 |
| Fade | Franz Wagner (ORL) | $14,890 | 33.1 | 2.2 |
| Cheapie | Javonte Green (NOP) | $7,650 | 19 | 2.5 |
PF (Power Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Jalen Johnson (ATL) | $15,800 | 37.4 | 2.4 |
| Value | Jalen Johnson (ATL) | $15,800 | 37.4 | 2.4 |
| Fade | P.J. Washington (DAL) | $11,080 | 23.7 | 2.1 |
| Cheapie | Jonathan Isaac (ORL) | $7,710 | 17.7 | 2.3 |
C (Center)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Clint Capela (ATL) | $11,430 | 33.7 | 2.9 |
| Value | Clint Capela (ATL) | $11,430 | 33.7 | 2.9 |
| Fade | Wendell Carter (ORL) | $12,810 | 24 | 1.9 |
| Cheapie | Jonathan Isaac (ORL) | $7,710 | 17.7 | 2.3 |
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 Clint Capela. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Luka Dončić is a strong option. If you're seeking budget-friendly choices to free up salary cap for more studs, explore our cheapie options, including Brandon Boston.
On the other hand, according to our model, Wendell Carter is one of the worst 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 11:10am 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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