NBA Sunday Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for November 17, 2024
Last updated: Nov 17, 2024, 12:58AM | Published: Nov 16, 2024, 7:57AM
Draftstars Australia's NBA Sunday DFS contest starts at 12:10pm AEDT on November 17, 2024, and Fantasy Insider has crunched the numbers for each player on the slate to help you build winning line-ups.
A reliable Draftstars cheat sheet is a must 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 Sunday and beyond.
Featured NBA Games
Draftstars' NBA Sunday slate features the following match-ups:
- Sacramento Kings vs Utah Jazz
- Boston Celtics vs Toronto Raptors
- Dallas Mavericks vs San Antonio Spurs
- New Orleans Pelicans vs Los Angeles Lakers
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We have reviewed every player from every team to help you make the best selections on Sunday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Anthony Davis (LAL, C) | $21,010 | 60.2 | 2.9 |
| Value | Zach Collins (SAS, C) | $6,060 | 29.3 | 4.8 |
| Fade | P.J. Washington (DAL, PF) | $10,810 | 19.6 | 1.8 |
| Cheapie | Alex Len (SAC, C) | $6,000 | 21 | 3.5 |
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 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 | Luka Dončić (DAL) | $22,840 | 58.2 | 2.5 |
| Value | D'Angelo Russell (LAL) | $10,830 | 31.8 | 2.9 |
| Fade | Brandon Boston (NOP) | $13,100 | 29.8 | 2.3 |
| Cheapie | Davion Mitchell (TOR) | $8,950 | 24.5 | 2.7 |
SG (Shooting Guard)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Jaylen Brown (BOS) | $16,890 | 47.6 | 2.8 |
| Value | Kevin Huerter (SAC) | $10,090 | 32 | 3.2 |
| Fade | Gradey Dick (TOR) | $11,560 | 25.2 | 2.2 |
| Cheapie | Jaylen Nowell (NOP) | $7,690 | 23.7 | 3.1 |
SF (Small Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Jayson Tatum (BOS) | $19,190 | 57.6 | 3 |
| Value | Sam Hauser (BOS) | $6,510 | 21.7 | 3.3 |
| Fade | Gradey Dick (TOR) | $11,560 | 25.2 | 2.2 |
| Cheapie | Keldon Johnson (SAS) | $9,600 | 25.1 | 2.6 |
PF (Power Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Jayson Tatum (BOS) | $19,190 | 57.6 | 3 |
| Value | Sam Hauser (BOS) | $6,510 | 21.7 | 3.3 |
| Fade | P.J. Washington (DAL) | $10,810 | 19.6 | 1.8 |
| Cheapie | Trey Lyles (SAC) | $8,310 | 26.6 | 3.2 |
C (Center)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Anthony Davis (LAL) | $21,010 | 60.2 | 2.9 |
| Value | Zach Collins (SAS) | $6,060 | 29.3 | 4.8 |
| Fade | Jakob Pöltl (TOR) | $15,370 | 34 | 2.2 |
| Cheapie | Alex Len (SAC) | $6,000 | 21 | 3.5 |
Conclusion
When building your NBA Sunday teams, consider starting with a value player like Zach Collins. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Anthony Davis is a strong option. If you're looking for budget-friendly choices to free up salary cap for more studs, take a look at our cheapie options, including Alex Len.
On the other hand, according to our model, P.J. Washington is one of the worst value options on the slate, suggesting you might want to limit exposure to him if putting together multiple line-ups.
Ready to go? Draftstars' NBA Sunday slate closes at 12:10pm 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 give you an edge when you make your NBA DFS line-ups.
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