NBA Monday Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for October 28, 2024
Last updated: Oct 27, 2024, 9:57PM | Published: Oct 27, 2024, 7:57AM
Draftstars Australia's NBA Monday DFS contest starts at 9:10am AEDT on October 28, 2024, and Fantasy Insider has looked at the data for every 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 October 28 and beyond.
Featured NBA Games
Draftstars' NBA Monday slate consists of these match-ups:
- Oklahoma City Thunder vs Atlanta Hawks
- Portland Trail Blazers vs New Orleans Pelicans
- Golden State Warriors vs LA Clippers
- Brooklyn Nets vs Milwaukee Bucks
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We have reviewed every player from every team to help you make the best selections on Monday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Giannis Antetokounmpo (MIL, C/PF) | $21,760 | 58.4 | 2.7 |
| Value | Javonte Green (NOP, SF/SG) | $6,360 | 22.8 | 3.6 |
| Fade | Norman Powell (LAC, SF/SG) | $11,690 | 24.6 | 2.1 |
| Cheapie | Yves Missi (NOP, C) | $8,330 | 26.8 | 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 | Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (OKC) | $19,920 | 53.8 | 2.7 |
| Value | Stephen Curry (GSW) | $16,050 | 45.3 | 2.8 |
| Fade | James Harden (LAC) | $18,000 | 38.7 | 2.2 |
| Cheapie | Brandin Podziemski (GSW) | $7,840 | 21.7 | 2.8 |
SG (Shooting Guard)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Jalen Williams (OKC) | $14,820 | 40.5 | 2.7 |
| Value | Javonte Green (NOP) | $6,360 | 22.8 | 3.6 |
| Fade | Norman Powell (LAC) | $11,690 | 24.6 | 2.1 |
| Cheapie | Gary Trent (MIL) | $9,150 | 27.8 | 3 |
SF (Small Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Brandon Ingram (NOP) | $15,160 | 41.7 | 2.8 |
| Value | Javonte Green (NOP) | $6,360 | 22.8 | 3.6 |
| Fade | Norman Powell (LAC) | $11,690 | 24.6 | 2.1 |
| Cheapie | Gary Trent (MIL) | $9,150 | 27.8 | 3 |
PF (Power Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Giannis Antetokounmpo (MIL) | $21,760 | 58.4 | 2.7 |
| Value | Herbert Jones (NOP) | $8,920 | 25.1 | 2.8 |
| Fade | Zion Williamson (NOP) | $15,780 | 35.9 | 2.3 |
| Cheapie | Toumani Camara (POR) | $8,600 | 23.2 | 2.7 |
C (Center)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Giannis Antetokounmpo (MIL) | $21,760 | 58.4 | 2.7 |
| Value | Yves Missi (NOP) | $8,330 | 26.8 | 3.2 |
| Fade | Brook Lopez (MIL) | $12,470 | 30.4 | 2.4 |
| Cheapie | Herbert Jones (NOP) | $8,920 | 25.1 | 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 Javonte Green. 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, check out our cheapie options, including Yves Missi.
On the other hand, according to our model, Norman Powell is one of the worst value options on the slate, suggesting you might want to limit exposure to him if building out 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 balance star power, value and budget management when you make your NBA DFS line-ups.
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