NBA Saturday Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for December 28, 2024
Last updated: Dec 27, 2024, 11:57PM | Published: Dec 27, 2024, 7:57AM
Draftstars Australia's NBA Saturday DFS contest commences at 11:10am AEDT on December 28, 2024, and Fantasy Insider has looked at the data for every player on the slate to help you create winning line-ups.
An accurate Draftstars cheat sheet is essential for NBA fantasy players. This DFS preview is designed to help you assemble your fantasy teams for Draftstars' NBA contests and improve your season-long fantasy line-ups on Saturday and beyond.
Featured NBA Games
Draftstars' NBA Saturday slate includes these games:
- New Orleans Pelicans vs Memphis Grizzlies
- Phoenix Suns vs Dallas Mavericks
- Orlando Magic vs New York Knicks
- Denver Nuggets vs Cleveland Cavaliers
- Houston Rockets vs Minnesota Timberwolves
- Brooklyn Nets vs San Antonio Spurs
- Boston Celtics vs Indiana Pacers
- LA Clippers vs Golden State Warriors
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We've reviewed every player from every team to help you find the best selections on Saturday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Victor Wembanyama (SAS, C) | $24,590 | 64.6 | 2.6 |
| Value | Trevelin Queen (ORL, SG) | $6,000 | 26.9 | 4.5 |
| Fade | Spencer Dinwiddie (DAL, SG/PG) | $10,890 | 15.9 | 1.5 |
| Cheapie | Tyrese Martin (BKN, SG) | $7,090 | 25.2 | 3.6 |
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 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 | Jalen Brunson (NYK) | $15,860 | 47.8 | 3 |
| Value | Shake Milton (BKN) | $7,280 | 25.6 | 3.5 |
| Fade | Spencer Dinwiddie (DAL) | $10,890 | 15.9 | 1.5 |
| Cheapie | Mike Conley (MIN) | $9,080 | 25.9 | 2.9 |
SG (Shooting Guard)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Anthony Edwards (MIN) | $16,270 | 44.4 | 2.7 |
| Value | Trevelin Queen (ORL) | $6,000 | 26.9 | 4.5 |
| Fade | Spencer Dinwiddie (DAL) | $10,890 | 15.9 | 1.5 |
| Cheapie | Tyrese Martin (BKN) | $7,090 | 25.2 | 3.6 |
SF (Small Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Jayson Tatum (BOS) | $22,450 | 52.8 | 2.4 |
| Value | Sam Hauser (BOS) | $6,350 | 20.9 | 3.3 |
| Fade | Jaden McDaniels (MIN) | $10,370 | 22.5 | 2.2 |
| Cheapie | Cam Whitmore (HOU) | $6,900 | 21.7 | 3.2 |
PF (Power Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Jayson Tatum (BOS) | $22,450 | 52.8 | 2.4 |
| Value | Sam Hauser (BOS) | $6,350 | 20.9 | 3.3 |
| Fade | Wendell Carter (ORL) | $10,490 | 17 | 1.6 |
| Cheapie | Jalen Wilson (BKN) | $7,330 | 23.9 | 3.3 |
C (Center)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Victor Wembanyama (SAS) | $24,590 | 64.6 | 2.6 |
| Value | Kevon Looney (GSW) | $6,870 | 21.6 | 3.1 |
| Fade | Wendell Carter (ORL) | $10,490 | 17 | 1.6 |
| Cheapie | Day'Ron Sharpe (BKN) | $6,590 | 20 | 3 |
Conclusion
When building your NBA Saturday teams, consider starting with a value player like Trevelin Queen. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Victor Wembanyama 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 Tyrese Martin.
On the other hand, according to our model, Spencer Dinwiddie 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 Saturday slate closes at 11:10am AEDT on Saturday. 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 Saturday slate. 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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