NBA Saturday Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for October 26, 2024
Last updated: Oct 25, 2024, 10:57PM | Published: Oct 25, 2024, 7:57AM
Draftstars Australia's NBA Saturday DFS contest commences at 10:10am AEDT on October 26, 2024, and Fantasy Insider has crunched the numbers for every player on the slate to help you make 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 enhance your season-long fantasy line-ups on Saturday and beyond.
Featured NBA Games
Draftstars' NBA Saturday slate consists of the following match-ups:
- Atlanta Hawks vs Charlotte Hornets
- Milwaukee Bucks vs Chicago Bulls
- Toronto Raptors vs Philadelphia 76ers
- Orlando Magic vs Brooklyn Nets
- Utah Jazz vs Golden State Warriors
- Cleveland Cavaliers vs Detroit Pistons
- Los Angeles Lakers vs Phoenix Suns
- Portland Trail Blazers vs New Orleans Pelicans
- New York Knicks vs Indiana Pacers
- Houston Rockets vs Memphis Grizzlies
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We've reviewed every player from every team to help you make the best selections on Saturday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Giannis Antetokounmpo (MIL, PF/C) | $22,750 | 63.7 | 2.8 |
| Value | Daniel Theis (NOP, C) | $6,000 | 20.2 | 3.4 |
| Fade | Nick Richards (CHA, C) | $10,050 | 18.8 | 1.9 |
| Cheapie | Ayo Dosunmu (CHI, PG/SG) | $7,600 | 23.6 | 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 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 | Trae Young (ATL) | $19,780 | 54.2 | 2.7 |
| Value | Ayo Dosunmu (CHI) | $7,600 | 23.6 | 3.1 |
| Fade | Cam Thomas (BKN) | $14,860 | 31.7 | 2.1 |
| Cheapie | Scotty Pippen (MEM) | $8,130 | 23.1 | 2.8 |
SG (Shooting Guard)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Donovan Mitchell (CLE) | $17,840 | 48.5 | 2.7 |
| Value | Ayo Dosunmu (CHI) | $7,600 | 23.6 | 3.1 |
| Fade | Cam Thomas (BKN) | $14,860 | 31.7 | 2.1 |
| Cheapie | Amen Thompson (HOU) | $9,660 | 28 | 2.9 |
SF (Small Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Scottie Barnes (TOR) | $17,870 | 47.2 | 2.6 |
| Value | Tobias Harris (DET) | $11,940 | 36 | 3 |
| Fade | Cameron Johnson (BKN) | $11,520 | 24 | 2.1 |
| Cheapie | Josh Green (CHA) | $6,000 | 17.6 | 2.9 |
PF (Power Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Giannis Antetokounmpo (MIL) | $22,750 | 63.7 | 2.8 |
| Value | Tobias Harris (DET) | $11,940 | 36 | 3 |
| Fade | Cameron Johnson (BKN) | $11,520 | 24 | 2.1 |
| Cheapie | Josh Green (CHA) | $6,000 | 17.6 | 2.9 |
C (Center)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Giannis Antetokounmpo (MIL) | $22,750 | 63.7 | 2.8 |
| Value | Daniel Theis (NOP) | $6,000 | 20.2 | 3.4 |
| Fade | Nick Richards (CHA) | $10,050 | 18.8 | 1.9 |
| Cheapie | Yves Missi (NOP) | $7,830 | 24.3 | 3.1 |
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 Daniel Theis. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Giannis Antetokounmpo 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 Ayo Dosunmu.
On the other hand, according to our model, Nick Richards is one of the lowest 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 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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