NBA Post Season Friday Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for April 26, 2024
Last updated: Apr 25, 2024, 10:57PM | Published: Apr 25, 2024, 8:57AM
Draftstars Australia's NBA Post Season Friday DFS contest begins at 9:05am AEST on April 26, 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 essential for NBA fantasy players. This DFS preview aims to help you in building your fantasy teams for Draftstars' NBA contests or enhancing your season-long fantasy line-ups on Friday and beyond.
Featured NBA Games
Draftstars' NBA Post Season Friday slate includes the following match-ups:
- Orlando Magic vs Cleveland Cavaliers
- Los Angeles Lakers vs Denver Nuggets
- Philadelphia 76ers vs New York Knicks
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We have reviewed every player from every team to help you find the best selections on Friday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Nikola Jokic (DEN, C) | $23,290 | 71.2 | 3.1 |
| Value | Anthony Davis (LAL, C) | $19,880 | 68 | 3.4 |
| Fade | Caris LeVert (CLE, SG/PG) | $10,950 | 22.3 | 2 |
| Cheapie | Rui Hachimura (LAL, SF/PF) | $9,710 | 28.9 | 3 |
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 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 | Jalen Brunson (NYK) | $18,530 | 52.7 | 2.8 |
| Value | Tyrese Maxey (PHI) | $16,220 | 50 | 3.1 |
| Fade | Caris LeVert (CLE) | $10,950 | 22.3 | 2 |
| Cheapie | Kyle Lowry (PHI) | $9,340 | 22.2 | 2.4 |
SG (Shooting Guard)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Donovan Mitchell (CLE) | $17,260 | 43.8 | 2.5 |
| Value | Kelly Oubre (PHI) | $10,200 | 28.1 | 2.8 |
| Fade | Caris LeVert (CLE) | $10,950 | 22.3 | 2 |
| Cheapie | Kentavious Caldwell-Pope (DEN) | $8,920 | 23.8 | 2.7 |
SF (Small Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | LeBron James (LAL) | $20,110 | 49.9 | 2.5 |
| Value | Rui Hachimura (LAL) | $9,710 | 28.9 | 3 |
| Fade | Max Strus (CLE) | $11,270 | 26 | 2.3 |
| Cheapie | Taurean Prince (LAL) | $6,450 | 17.2 | 2.7 |
PF (Power Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Paolo Banchero (ORL) | $15,460 | 51.1 | 3.3 |
| Value | Aaron Gordon (DEN) | $11,590 | 38.9 | 3.4 |
| Fade | LeBron James (LAL) | $20,110 | 49.9 | 2.5 |
| Cheapie | Rui Hachimura (LAL) | $9,710 | 28.9 | 3 |
C (Center)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Nikola Jokic (DEN) | $23,290 | 71.2 | 3.1 |
| Value | Anthony Davis (LAL) | $19,880 | 68 | 3.4 |
| Fade | Jarrett Allen (CLE) | $14,890 | 36.5 | 2.5 |
| Cheapie | Jonathan Isaac (ORL) | $9,360 | 26.6 | 2.8 |
Conclusion
When building your NBA Post Season Friday teams, consider starting with a value player like Anthony Davis. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Nikola Jokic is a strong option. If you're seeking budget-friendly choices to free up salary cap for more studs, explore our cheapie options, including Rui Hachimura.
On the other hand, according to our model, Caris LeVert is one of the lowest value options on the slate, suggesting you might want to limit exposure to him if building multiple line-ups.
Ready to go? Draftstars' NBA Post Season Friday slate closes at 9:05am AEST on Friday. 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 Post Season Friday contest. 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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