NBA Post Season Sunday Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for April 20, 2025
Apr 19, 2025, 8:57AM
Draftstars Australia's NBA Post Season Sunday DFS contest commences at 8:05am AEST on April 20, 2025, and Fantasy Insider has crunched the numbers for every player on the slate to help you create 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 April 20 and beyond.
Featured NBA Games
Draftstars' NBA Post Season Sunday slate includes these match-ups:
- Los Angeles Lakers vs Minnesota Timberwolves
- New York Knicks vs Detroit Pistons
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We've reviewed every player from every team to help you make the best choices on Sunday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Luka Dončić (LAL, PG) | $20,570 | 60.8 | 3 |
| Value | Austin Reaves (LAL, SG/PG) | $13,990 | 43.7 | 3.1 |
| Fade | Rudy Gobert (MIN, C) | $14,060 | 34.4 | 2.4 |
| Cheapie | Donte DiVincenzo (MIN, PG/SG) | $9,160 | 27.6 | 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 budget-conscious strategies, "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 (LAL) | $20,570 | 60.8 | 3 |
| Value | Austin Reaves (LAL) | $13,990 | 43.7 | 3.1 |
| Fade | Jalen Brunson (NYK) | $17,190 | 45.6 | 2.7 |
| Cheapie | Donte DiVincenzo (MIN) | $9,160 | 27.6 | 3 |
SG (Shooting Guard)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Anthony Edwards (MIN) | $17,430 | 51.5 | 3 |
| Value | Austin Reaves (LAL) | $13,990 | 43.7 | 3.1 |
| Fade | Mikal Bridges (NYK) | $11,460 | 30.7 | 2.7 |
| Cheapie | Donte DiVincenzo (MIN) | $9,160 | 27.6 | 3 |
SF (Small Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | LeBron James (LAL) | $18,430 | 52.2 | 2.8 |
| Value | Rui Hachimura (LAL) | $9,530 | 28 | 2.9 |
| Fade | OG Anunoby (NYK) | $12,890 | 33.6 | 2.6 |
| Cheapie | Jaden McDaniels (MIN) | $9,670 | 27.5 | 2.8 |
PF (Power Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | LeBron James (LAL) | $18,430 | 52.2 | 2.8 |
| Value | Rui Hachimura (LAL) | $9,530 | 28 | 2.9 |
| Fade | OG Anunoby (NYK) | $12,890 | 33.6 | 2.6 |
| Cheapie | Ausar Thompson (DET) | $9,580 | 25.2 | 2.6 |
C (Center)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Karl-Anthony Towns (NYK) | $18,290 | 50.7 | 2.8 |
| Value | Karl-Anthony Towns (NYK) | $18,290 | 50.7 | 2.8 |
| Fade | Rudy Gobert (MIN) | $14,060 | 34.4 | 2.4 |
| Cheapie | Naz Reid (MIN) | $9,880 | 25.6 | 2.6 |
Conclusion
When building your NBA Post Season Sunday teams, consider starting with a value player like Austin Reaves. 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, check out our cheapie options, including Donte DiVincenzo.
On the other hand, according to our model, Rudy Gobert is one of the worst 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 Sunday slate closes at 8:05am AEST on Sunday. 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 Sunday slate. The unique insights here can give you an edge when you make your NBA DFS line-ups.
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