NBA Sunday Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for December 1, 2024
Last updated: Nov 30, 2024, 11:57PM | Published: Nov 30, 2024, 7:57AM
Draftstars Australia's NBA Sunday DFS contest begins at 11:10am AEDT on December 1, 2024, and Fantasy Insider has crunched the numbers for each player on the slate to help you make 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 December 1 and beyond.
Featured NBA Games
Draftstars' NBA Sunday slate features the following games:
- Phoenix Suns vs Golden State Warriors
- Milwaukee Bucks vs Washington Wizards
- Detroit Pistons vs Philadelphia 76ers
- Utah Jazz vs Dallas Mavericks
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We've reviewed every player from every team to help you find the best selections on Sunday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Giannis Antetokounmpo (MIL, C/PF) | $25,290 | 66 | 2.6 |
| Value | Gary Trent (MIL, SF/SG) | $7,570 | 24.3 | 3.2 |
| Fade | Malik Beasley (DET, SG/SF) | $11,120 | 18 | 1.6 |
| Cheapie | AJ Green (MIL, SG) | $6,000 | 18.9 | 3.2 |
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 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 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 | Damian Lillard (MIL) | $18,510 | 46.7 | 2.5 |
| Value | Stephen Curry (GSW) | $16,820 | 45.5 | 2.7 |
| Fade | Keyonte George (UTA) | $13,560 | 28.2 | 2.1 |
| Cheapie | Carlton Carrington (WAS) | $8,500 | 22.3 | 2.6 |
SG (Shooting Guard)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Kyrie Irving (DAL) | $17,510 | 43.2 | 2.5 |
| Value | Gary Trent (MIL) | $7,570 | 24.3 | 3.2 |
| Fade | Malik Beasley (DET) | $11,120 | 18 | 1.6 |
| Cheapie | AJ Green (MIL) | $6,000 | 18.9 | 3.2 |
SF (Small Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Lauri Markkanen (UTA) | $15,470 | 41.9 | 2.7 |
| Value | Gary Trent (MIL) | $7,570 | 24.3 | 3.2 |
| Fade | Malik Beasley (DET) | $11,120 | 18 | 1.6 |
| Cheapie | Corey Kispert (WAS) | $8,180 | 23.4 | 2.9 |
PF (Power Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Giannis Antetokounmpo (MIL) | $25,290 | 66 | 2.6 |
| Value | John Collins (UTA) | $15,180 | 43 | 2.8 |
| Fade | Kevin Durant (PHX) | $17,280 | 40.1 | 2.3 |
| Cheapie | Taurean Prince (MIL) | $8,130 | 21.4 | 2.6 |
C (Center)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Giannis Antetokounmpo (MIL) | $25,290 | 66 | 2.6 |
| Value | Jusuf Nurkić (PHX) | $11,000 | 33.4 | 3 |
| Fade | Walker Kessler (UTA) | $12,830 | 28 | 2.2 |
| Cheapie | Trayce Jackson-Davis (GSW) | $7,160 | 18.1 | 2.5 |
Conclusion
In DFS, creating an optimal line-up requires understanding key concepts and metrics. When building your NBA Sunday teams, consider starting with a value player like Gary Trent. 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, check out our cheapie options, including AJ Green.
On the other hand, according to our model, Malik Beasley 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 Sunday slate closes at 11:10am AEDT on Sunday. 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 Sunday contest. 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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