NBA Post Season Thursday Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for April 25, 2024
Last updated: Apr 24, 2024, 10:58PM | Published: Apr 24, 2024, 8:57AM
Draftstars Australia's NBA Post Season Thursday DFS contest starts at 9:03am AEST on April 25, 2024, and Fantasy Insider has looked at the data for every player on the slate to help you create winning line-ups.
A handy Draftstars cheat sheet is essential for NBA fantasy players. This DFS preview aims to guide you in assembling your fantasy teams for Draftstars' NBA contests or even enhancing your season-long fantasy line-ups on Thursday and beyond.
Featured NBA Games
Draftstars' NBA Post Season Thursday slate includes the following match-ups:
- Boston Celtics vs Miami Heat
- Oklahoma City Thunder vs New Orleans Pelicans
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We've reviewed every player from every team to help you make the best picks on Thursday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Jayson Tatum (BOS, PF/SF) | $17,870 | 55.4 | 3.1 |
| Value | Jayson Tatum (BOS, PF/SF) | $17,870 | 55.4 | 3.1 |
| Fade | Payton Pritchard (BOS, PG) | $14,230 | 20.2 | 1.4 |
| Cheapie | Haywood Highsmith (MIA, SF/PF) | $6,720 | 17 | 2.5 |
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 are 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 | Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (OKC) | $19,110 | 48.6 | 2.5 |
| Value | CJ McCollum (NOP) | $14,630 | 42.2 | 2.9 |
| Fade | Payton Pritchard (BOS) | $14,230 | 20.2 | 1.4 |
| Cheapie | Jose Alvarado (NOP) | $7,290 | 18.1 | 2.5 |
SG (Shooting Guard)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Jaylen Brown (BOS) | $14,390 | 44.2 | 3.1 |
| Value | Jaylen Brown (BOS) | $14,390 | 44.2 | 3.1 |
| Fade | Josh Giddey (OKC) | $12,720 | 24.3 | 1.9 |
| Cheapie | Jose Alvarado (NOP) | $7,290 | 18.1 | 2.5 |
SF (Small Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Jayson Tatum (BOS) | $17,870 | 55.4 | 3.1 |
| Value | Jayson Tatum (BOS) | $17,870 | 55.4 | 3.1 |
| Fade | Jaime Jaquez (MIA) | $11,300 | 26.6 | 2.4 |
| Cheapie | Haywood Highsmith (MIA) | $6,720 | 17 | 2.5 |
PF (Power Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Jayson Tatum (BOS) | $17,870 | 55.4 | 3.1 |
| Value | Jayson Tatum (BOS) | $17,870 | 55.4 | 3.1 |
| Fade | Kristaps Porzingis (BOS) | $15,540 | 41.5 | 2.7 |
| Cheapie | Haywood Highsmith (MIA) | $6,720 | 17 | 2.5 |
C (Center)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Chet Holmgren (OKC) | $13,900 | 42.6 | 3.1 |
| Value | Chet Holmgren (OKC) | $13,900 | 42.6 | 3.1 |
| Fade | Bam Adebayo (MIA) | $15,480 | 38.9 | 2.5 |
| Cheapie | Al Horford (BOS) | $8,880 | 20.7 | 2.3 |
Conclusion
When building your NBA Post Season Thursday teams, consider starting with a value player like Jayson Tatum. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Jayson Tatum is a strong option. If you're looking for budget-friendly choices to free up salary cap for more studs, explore our cheapie options, including Haywood Highsmith.
On the other hand, according to our model, Payton Pritchard is one of the lowest 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 Thursday slate closes at 9:03am AEST on Thursday. 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 Thursday 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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