NBA Post Season Wednesday Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for April 24, 2024
Last updated: Apr 23, 2024, 11:00PM | Published: Apr 23, 2024, 8:58AM
Draftstars Australia's NBA Post Season Wednesday DFS contest kicks off at 9:30am AEST on April 24, 2024, and Fantasy Insider has looked at the data for every player on the slate to help you build winning line-ups.
A reliable Draftstars cheat sheet is a must for NBA fantasy players. This DFS preview aims to guide you in putting together your fantasy teams for Draftstars' NBA contests or even enhancing your season-long fantasy line-ups on April 24 and beyond.
Featured NBA Games
Draftstars' NBA Post Season Wednesday slate consists of these games:
- Minnesota Timberwolves vs Phoenix Suns
- Milwaukee Bucks vs Indiana Pacers
- LA Clippers vs Dallas Mavericks
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We've reviewed every player from every team to help you find the best picks on Wednesday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Luka Doncic (DAL, PG) | $24,020 | 77.1 | 3.2 |
| Value | Luka Doncic (DAL, PG) | $24,020 | 77.1 | 3.2 |
| Fade | Ivica Zubac (LAC, C) | $12,580 | 30.6 | 2.4 |
| Cheapie | Andrew Nembhard (IND, PG/SG) | $6,960 | 21.8 | 3.1 |
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 Doncic (DAL) | $24,020 | 77.1 | 3.2 |
| Value | Luka Doncic (DAL) | $24,020 | 77.1 | 3.2 |
| Fade | Damian Lillard (MIL) | $18,310 | 44.6 | 2.4 |
| Cheapie | Andrew Nembhard (IND) | $6,960 | 21.8 | 3.1 |
SG (Shooting Guard)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Anthony Edwards (MIN) | $17,490 | 51.3 | 2.9 |
| Value | Andrew Nembhard (IND) | $6,960 | 21.8 | 3.1 |
| Fade | Bradley Beal (PHX) | $13,720 | 35.2 | 2.6 |
| Cheapie | Aaron Nesmith (IND) | $9,390 | 27.3 | 2.9 |
SF (Small Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Anthony Edwards (MIN) | $17,490 | 51.3 | 2.9 |
| Value | Pascal Siakam (IND) | $15,710 | 46.2 | 2.9 |
| Fade | Kawhi Leonard (LAC) | $15,110 | 39.1 | 2.6 |
| Cheapie | Aaron Nesmith (IND) | $9,390 | 27.3 | 2.9 |
PF (Power Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Pascal Siakam (IND) | $15,710 | 46.2 | 2.9 |
| Value | Pascal Siakam (IND) | $15,710 | 46.2 | 2.9 |
| Fade | Kawhi Leonard (LAC) | $15,110 | 39.1 | 2.6 |
| Cheapie | Maxi Kleber (DAL) | $6,100 | 15.4 | 2.5 |
C (Center)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Rudy Gobert (MIN) | $16,030 | 41.6 | 2.6 |
| Value | Jusuf Nurkic (PHX) | $12,580 | 37.3 | 3 |
| Fade | Ivica Zubac (LAC) | $12,580 | 30.6 | 2.4 |
| Cheapie | Dereck Lively (DAL) | $6,220 | 18.1 | 2.9 |
Conclusion
In DFS, creating an optimal line-up requires understanding key concepts and metrics. When building your NBA Post Season Wednesday teams, consider starting with a value player like Luka Doncic. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Luka Doncic is a strong option. If you're looking for budget-friendly choices to free up salary cap for more studs, check out our cheapie options, including Andrew Nembhard.
On the other hand, according to our model, Ivica Zubac 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 Wednesday slate closes at 9:30am AEST on Wednesday. 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 Wednesday contest. 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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