NBA Saturday Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for December 7, 2024
Last updated: Dec 6, 2024, 11:57PM | Published: Dec 6, 2024, 7:57AM
Draftstars Australia's NBA Saturday DFS contest commences at 11:10am AEDT on December 7, 2024, and Fantasy Insider has looked at the data for every player on the slate to help you build winning line-ups.
A handy Draftstars cheat sheet is a must for NBA fantasy players. This DFS preview is designed to help you build your fantasy teams for Draftstars' NBA contests and enhance your season-long fantasy line-ups on Saturday and beyond.
Featured NBA Games
Draftstars' NBA Saturday slate includes these games:
- Portland Trail Blazers vs Utah Jazz
- Boston Celtics vs Milwaukee Bucks
- Golden State Warriors vs Minnesota Timberwolves
- San Antonio Spurs vs Sacramento Kings
- Philadelphia 76ers vs Orlando Magic
- Atlanta Hawks vs Los Angeles Lakers
- Chicago Bulls vs Indiana Pacers
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We have reviewed every player from every team to help you make the best choices on Saturday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | LeBron James (LAL, PF/SF) | $18,730 | 55.6 | 3 |
| Value | Zach Collins (SAS, C) | $8,330 | 26.2 | 3.1 |
| Fade | Brandin Podziemski (GSW, PG/SG) | $12,370 | 19.3 | 1.6 |
| Cheapie | T.J. McConnell (IND, PG) | $9,020 | 28.1 | 3.1 |
According to Fantasy Insider's DFS model, our "stud" is the highest projected scorer across the slate, while "value" picks offer 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 | Trae Young (ATL) | $17,500 | 46.9 | 2.7 |
| Value | T.J. McConnell (IND) | $9,020 | 28.1 | 3.1 |
| Fade | Brandin Podziemski (GSW) | $12,370 | 19.3 | 1.6 |
| Cheapie | Mike Conley (MIN) | $9,770 | 27 | 2.8 |
SG (Shooting Guard)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Jaylen Brown (BOS) | $17,360 | 41.9 | 2.4 |
| Value | Collin Sexton (UTA) | $11,540 | 35.6 | 3.1 |
| Fade | Brandin Podziemski (GSW) | $12,370 | 19.3 | 1.6 |
| Cheapie | Kevin Huerter (SAC) | $7,760 | 21.1 | 2.7 |
SF (Small Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | LeBron James (LAL) | $18,730 | 55.6 | 3 |
| Value | LeBron James (LAL) | $18,730 | 55.6 | 3 |
| Fade | Buddy Hield (GSW) | $10,850 | 17.6 | 1.6 |
| Cheapie | Kevin Huerter (SAC) | $7,760 | 21.1 | 2.7 |
PF (Power Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | LeBron James (LAL) | $18,730 | 55.6 | 3 |
| Value | LeBron James (LAL) | $18,730 | 55.6 | 3 |
| Fade | Jonathan Kuminga (GSW) | $12,770 | 23.4 | 1.8 |
| Cheapie | Naz Reid (MIN) | $9,950 | 27 | 2.7 |
C (Center)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Anthony Davis (LAL) | $21,540 | 55.2 | 2.6 |
| Value | Zach Collins (SAS) | $8,330 | 26.2 | 3.1 |
| Fade | Moritz Wagner (ORL) | $11,200 | 22.4 | 2 |
| Cheapie | Wendell Carter (ORL) | $9,280 | 25.8 | 2.8 |
Conclusion
In DFS, creating an optimal line-up requires understanding key concepts and metrics. When building your NBA Saturday teams, consider starting with a value player like Zach Collins. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, LeBron James 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 T.J. McConnell.
On the other hand, according to our model, Brandin Podziemski 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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