NBA Post Season Friday Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for May 10, 2024
Last updated: May 9, 2024, 10:58PM | Published: May 9, 2024, 8:57AM
Draftstars Australia's NBA Post Season Friday DFS contest kicks off at 9:13am AEST on May 10, 2024, and Fantasy Insider has crunched the numbers 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 aims to guide you in building your fantasy teams for Draftstars' NBA contestsas well as enhancing your season-long fantasy line-ups on May 10 and beyond.
Featured NBA Games
Draftstars' NBA Post Season Friday slate includes these match-ups:
- Boston Celtics vs Cleveland Cavaliers
- 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 make the best choices on Friday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Luka Doncic (DAL, PG) | $24,060 | 68.1 | 2.8 |
| Value | Jalen Williams (OKC, PF) | $14,010 | 43 | 3.1 |
| Fade | Caris LeVert (CLE, SG/PG) | $10,610 | 23.6 | 2.2 |
| Cheapie | Dereck Lively (DAL, C) | $8,130 | 22.8 | 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 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 | Luka Doncic (DAL) | $24,060 | 68.1 | 2.8 |
| Value | Josh Giddey (OKC) | $11,320 | 32.3 | 2.9 |
| Fade | Caris LeVert (CLE) | $10,610 | 23.6 | 2.2 |
| Cheapie | Payton Pritchard (BOS) | $7,580 | 21.3 | 2.8 |
SG (Shooting Guard)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Donovan Mitchell (CLE) | $18,430 | 49.3 | 2.7 |
| Value | Jaylen Brown (BOS) | $14,590 | 44.6 | 3.1 |
| Fade | Caris LeVert (CLE) | $10,610 | 23.6 | 2.2 |
| Cheapie | Sam Hauser (BOS) | $6,370 | 16.7 | 2.6 |
SF (Small Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Jayson Tatum (BOS) | $18,060 | 54 | 3 |
| Value | Jaylen Brown (BOS) | $14,590 | 44.6 | 3.1 |
| Fade | Max Strus (CLE) | $10,360 | 23.7 | 2.3 |
| Cheapie | Sam Hauser (BOS) | $6,370 | 16.7 | 2.6 |
PF (Power Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Jayson Tatum (BOS) | $18,060 | 54 | 3 |
| Value | Jalen Williams (OKC) | $14,010 | 43 | 3.1 |
| Fade | P.J. Washington (DAL) | $10,500 | 26.4 | 2.5 |
| Cheapie | Derrick Jones (DAL) | $7,680 | 18.9 | 2.5 |
C (Center)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Chet Holmgren (OKC) | $14,780 | 42.3 | 2.9 |
| Value | Chet Holmgren (OKC) | $14,780 | 42.3 | 2.9 |
| Fade | P.J. Washington (DAL) | $10,500 | 26.4 | 2.5 |
| Cheapie | Dereck Lively (DAL) | $8,130 | 22.8 | 2.8 |
Conclusion
When building your NBA Post Season Friday teams, consider starting with a value player like Jalen Williams. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Luka Doncic 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 Dereck Lively.
On the other hand, according to our model, Caris LeVert 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 Post Season Friday slate closes at 9:13am 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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