NBA Saturday Draftstars DFS Preview for April 13, 2024
Last updated: Apr 12, 2024, 10:58PM | Published: Apr 12, 2024, 2:57AM
Draftstars Australia's NBA Saturday DFS contest kicks off at 9:10am AEST on April 13, 2024, and Fantasy Insider has crunched the numbers for every player on the slate to help you make winning line-ups.
A reliable Draftstars cheat sheet is a must for NBA fantasy players. This DFS preview aims to guide you in building your fantasy teams for Draftstars' NBA contests or enhancing your season-long fantasy line-up on Saturday and beyond.
Featured NBA Games
Draftstars' NBA Saturday slate includes the following match-ups:
- Memphis Grizzlies vs Los Angeles Lakers
- Portland Trail Blazers vs Houston Rockets
- Philadelphia 76ers vs Orlando Magic
- Miami Heat vs Toronto Raptors
- Boston Celtics vs Charlotte Hornets
- New York Knicks vs Brooklyn Nets
- Oklahoma City Thunder vs Milwaukee Bucks
- Dallas Mavericks vs Detroit Pistons
- Golden State Warriors vs New Orleans Pelicans
- Minnesota Timberwolves vs Atlanta Hawks
- Cleveland Cavaliers vs Indiana Pacers
- Washington Wizards vs Chicago Bulls
- Sacramento Kings vs Phoenix Suns
- San Antonio Spurs vs Denver Nuggets
- LA Clippers vs Utah Jazz
Fantasy Insider, renowned for its world-class DFS tools and projections since 2015, employs the same machine learning models as Stats Insider to make some of the most reliable DFS projections available.
With the latest NBA fantasy insights and DFS strategies from Fantasy Insider, you're set to win more NBA fantasy contests.
Cheat Sheet
We've reviewed every player from every team to help you make the best picks on the slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Nikola Jokic (DEN, C) | $25,240 | 69 | 2.7 |
| Value | Adama Sanogo (CHI, C) | $6,000 | 32.3 | 5.4 |
| Fade | Jaden Hardy (DAL, PG/SG) | $10,250 | 14.9 | 1.4 |
| Cheapie | Luka Samanic (UTA, PF) | $6,000 | 29.1 | 4.8 |
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 | Luka Doncic (DAL) | $25,680 | 65.1 | 2.5 |
| Value | Devonte' Graham (SAS) | $6,820 | 24.6 | 3.6 |
| Fade | Jaden Hardy (DAL) | $10,250 | 14.9 | 1.4 |
| Cheapie | Jose Alvarado (NOP) | $6,860 | 23.2 | 3.4 |
SG (Shooting Guard)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Donovan Mitchell (CLE) | $16,730 | 50.7 | 3 |
| Value | Cam Whitmore (HOU) | $7,470 | 31.9 | 4.3 |
| Fade | Jaden Hardy (DAL) | $10,250 | 14.9 | 1.4 |
| Cheapie | Jaden Springer (BOS) | $6,000 | 22.2 | 3.7 |
SF (Small Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | LeBron James (LAL) | $19,320 | 53.7 | 2.8 |
| Value | Dalen Terry (CHI) | $6,000 | 28.9 | 4.8 |
| Fade | Grayson Allen (PHX) | $10,200 | 19 | 1.9 |
| Cheapie | Cam Whitmore (HOU) | $7,470 | 31.9 | 4.3 |
PF (Power Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | LeBron James (LAL) | $19,320 | 53.7 | 2.8 |
| Value | Luka Samanic (UTA) | $6,000 | 29.1 | 4.8 |
| Fade | Julian Champagnie (SAS) | $10,200 | 19.5 | 1.9 |
| Cheapie | Trendon Watford (BKN) | $7,710 | 32.9 | 4.3 |
C (Center)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Nikola Jokic (DEN) | $25,240 | 69 | 2.7 |
| Value | Adama Sanogo (CHI) | $6,000 | 32.3 | 5.4 |
| Fade | Naz Reid (MIN) | $13,250 | 26.1 | 2 |
| Cheapie | Trendon Watford (BKN) | $7,710 | 32.9 | 4.3 |
Conclusion
In DFS, creating an optimal line-up requires understanding key concepts and metrics. When building your NBA Saturday team(s), consider starting with a value player like Adama Sanogo. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Nikola Jokic 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 Luka Samanic.
On the other hand, according to our model, Jaden Hardy is one of the worst value options on the slate, suggesting you might want to limit exposure to him if building multiple line-ups.
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 maximize points while adhering to the salary cap when you make your NBA DFS line-ups.
Ready to go? Draftstars' NBA Saturday slate closes at 9:10am AEST on Saturday. ENTER NOW!
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