NBA Saturday Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for November 16, 2024
Last updated: Nov 15, 2024, 11:58PM | Published: Nov 15, 2024, 7:57AM
Draftstars Australia's NBA Saturday DFS contest kicks off at 11:10am AEDT on November 16, 2024, and Fantasy Insider has looked at the data for each player on the slate to help you create winning line-ups.
An accurate 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 improve your season-long fantasy line-ups on Saturday and beyond.
Featured NBA Games
Draftstars' NBA Saturday slate features the following games:
- San Antonio Spurs vs Los Angeles Lakers
- Houston Rockets vs LA Clippers
- New Orleans Pelicans vs Denver Nuggets
- Cleveland Cavaliers vs Chicago Bulls
- New York Knicks vs Brooklyn Nets
- Oklahoma City Thunder vs Phoenix Suns
- Atlanta Hawks vs Washington Wizards
- Indiana Pacers vs Miami Heat
- Sacramento Kings vs Minnesota Timberwolves
- Orlando Magic vs Philadelphia 76ers
- Toronto Raptors vs Detroit Pistons
- Golden State Warriors vs Memphis Grizzlies
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We've reviewed every player from every team to help you find the best picks on Saturday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Victor Wembanyama (SAS, C) | $22,120 | 62 | 2.8 |
| Value | Corey Kispert (WAS, SG/SF) | $7,530 | 26.6 | 3.5 |
| Fade | Jake LaRavia (MEM, PF) | $10,010 | 9.4 | 0.9 |
| Cheapie | Steven Adams (HOU, C) | $6,050 | 19.4 | 3.2 |
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 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 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 | Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (OKC) | $20,710 | 52 | 2.5 |
| Value | Jared McCain (PHI) | $10,840 | 36.9 | 3.4 |
| Fade | Scotty Pippen (MEM) | $13,260 | 26.4 | 2 |
| Cheapie | D'Angelo Russell (LAL) | $9,750 | 28.8 | 3 |
SG (Shooting Guard)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Donovan Mitchell (CLE) | $16,750 | 45.2 | 2.7 |
| Value | Corey Kispert (WAS) | $7,530 | 26.6 | 3.5 |
| Fade | Trey Murphy (NOP) | $12,920 | 22.6 | 1.7 |
| Cheapie | Aaron Wiggins (OKC) | $8,560 | 24.6 | 2.9 |
SF (Small Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | LeBron James (LAL) | $20,740 | 48.2 | 2.3 |
| Value | Corey Kispert (WAS) | $7,530 | 26.6 | 3.5 |
| Fade | Jaime Jaquez (MIA) | $10,840 | 18.8 | 1.7 |
| Cheapie | Julian Champagnie (SAS) | $7,970 | 22.9 | 2.9 |
PF (Power Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | LeBron James (LAL) | $20,740 | 48.2 | 2.3 |
| Value | Andrew Wiggins (GSW) | $11,310 | 33.6 | 3 |
| Fade | Jake LaRavia (MEM) | $10,010 | 9.4 | 0.9 |
| Cheapie | Patrick Williams (CHI) | $9,820 | 28.6 | 2.9 |
C (Center)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Victor Wembanyama (SAS) | $22,120 | 62 | 2.8 |
| Value | Steven Adams (HOU) | $6,050 | 19.4 | 3.2 |
| Fade | Goga Bitadze (ORL) | $11,990 | 25.5 | 2.1 |
| Cheapie | Alex Sarr (WAS) | $9,990 | 28 | 2.8 |
Conclusion
When building your NBA Saturday teams, consider starting with a value player like Corey Kispert. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Victor Wembanyama 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 Steven Adams.
On the other hand, according to our model, Jake LaRavia is one of the lowest value options on the slate, suggesting you might want to limit exposure to him if entering 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 maximize points while adhering to the salary cap when you make your NBA DFS line-ups.
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