NBA Saturday Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for November 2, 2024
Last updated: Nov 1, 2024, 10:57PM | Published: Nov 1, 2024, 7:57AM
Draftstars Australia's NBA Saturday DFS contest kicks off at 10:10am AEDT on November 2, 2024, and Fantasy Insider has crunched the numbers for each player on the slate to help you make 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 improve your season-long fantasy line-ups on Saturday and beyond.
Featured NBA Games
Draftstars' NBA Saturday slate features these match-ups:
- Cleveland Cavaliers vs Orlando Magic
- New Orleans Pelicans vs Indiana Pacers
- Minnesota Timberwolves vs Denver Nuggets
- Detroit Pistons vs New York Knicks
- Portland Trail Blazers vs Oklahoma City Thunder
- Brooklyn Nets vs Chicago Bulls
- Atlanta Hawks vs Sacramento Kings
- Toronto Raptors vs Los Angeles Lakers
- Charlotte Hornets vs Boston Celtics
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We've reviewed every player from every team to help you make the best picks on Saturday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Nikola Jokić (DEN, C) | $22,800 | 63.6 | 2.8 |
| Value | Toumani Camara (POR, SF/PF) | $7,230 | 25.2 | 3.5 |
| Fade | Tre Mann (CHA, SG/PG) | $11,290 | 21.7 | 1.9 |
| Cheapie | Luke Kornet (BOS, C) | $6,000 | 19.9 | 3.3 |
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 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) | $20,770 | 50.1 | 2.4 |
| Value | Alex Caruso (OKC) | $6,390 | 19.9 | 3.1 |
| Fade | Tre Mann (CHA) | $11,290 | 21.7 | 1.9 |
| Cheapie | T.J. McConnell (IND) | $6,860 | 18.9 | 2.8 |
SG (Shooting Guard)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Anthony Edwards (MIN) | $17,870 | 45.1 | 2.5 |
| Value | Alex Caruso (OKC) | $6,390 | 19.9 | 3.1 |
| Fade | Tre Mann (CHA) | $11,290 | 21.7 | 1.9 |
| Cheapie | Javonte Green (NOP) | $7,800 | 23.1 | 3 |
SF (Small Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | LeBron James (LAL) | $18,540 | 58.4 | 3.1 |
| Value | Toumani Camara (POR) | $7,230 | 25.2 | 3.5 |
| Fade | Bennedict Mathurin (IND) | $11,000 | 21.3 | 1.9 |
| Cheapie | Dalen Terry (CHI) | $6,000 | 18.7 | 3.1 |
PF (Power Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | LeBron James (LAL) | $18,540 | 58.4 | 3.1 |
| Value | Toumani Camara (POR) | $7,230 | 25.2 | 3.5 |
| Fade | Miles Bridges (CHA) | $12,050 | 25 | 2.1 |
| Cheapie | Jonathan Mogbo (TOR) | $9,480 | 28.7 | 3 |
C (Center)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Nikola Jokić (DEN) | $22,800 | 63.6 | 2.8 |
| Value | Luke Kornet (BOS) | $6,000 | 19.9 | 3.3 |
| Fade | Jarrett Allen (CLE) | $15,230 | 31.2 | 2.1 |
| Cheapie | Daniel Theis (NOP) | $6,050 | 16.8 | 2.8 |
Conclusion
When building your NBA Saturday teams, consider starting with a value player like Toumani Camara. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Nikola Jokić is a strong option. If you're seeking budget-friendly choices to free up salary cap for more studs, explore our cheapie options, including Luke Kornet.
On the other hand, according to our model, Tre Mann is one of the worst value options on the slate, suggesting you might want to limit exposure to him if building out multiple line-ups.
Ready to go? Draftstars' NBA Saturday slate closes at 10:10am 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 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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