NBA Sunday Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for October 27, 2024
Last updated: Oct 26, 2024, 10:57PM | Published: Oct 26, 2024, 7:57AM
Draftstars Australia's NBA Sunday DFS contest commences at 10:10am AEDT on October 27, 2024, and Fantasy Insider has crunched the numbers for every player on the slate to help you build winning line-ups.
A handy Draftstars cheat sheet is a must 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 Sunday and beyond.
Featured NBA Games
Draftstars' NBA Sunday slate consists of the following match-ups:
- Chicago Bulls vs Oklahoma City Thunder
- Memphis Grizzlies vs Orlando Magic
- Charlotte Hornets vs Miami Heat
- Phoenix Suns vs Dallas Mavericks
- Los Angeles Lakers vs Sacramento Kings
- Minnesota Timberwolves vs Toronto Raptors
- San Antonio Spurs vs Houston Rockets
- Washington Wizards vs Cleveland Cavaliers
- Detroit Pistons 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 Sunday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Victor Wembanyama (SAS, C) | $18,610 | 61.4 | 3.3 |
| Value | Stephon Castle (SAS, PG) | $6,000 | 28 | 4.7 |
| Fade | Jaren Jackson (MEM, C/PF) | $14,140 | 27.4 | 1.9 |
| Cheapie | Scotty Pippen (MEM, PG) | $6,000 | 26 | 4.3 |
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 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) | $22,410 | 58.7 | 2.6 |
| Value | Stephon Castle (SAS) | $6,000 | 28 | 4.7 |
| Fade | Scottie Barnes (TOR) | $17,740 | 39 | 2.2 |
| Cheapie | Scotty Pippen (MEM) | $6,000 | 26 | 4.3 |
SG (Shooting Guard)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Donovan Mitchell (CLE) | $17,010 | 49.6 | 2.9 |
| Value | Caris LeVert (CLE) | $8,750 | 26.8 | 3.1 |
| Fade | Marcus Smart (MEM) | $10,850 | 24.4 | 2.2 |
| Cheapie | Seth Curry (CHA) | $6,000 | 18.4 | 3.1 |
SF (Small Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Jayson Tatum (BOS) | $19,290 | 50.3 | 2.6 |
| Value | Corey Kispert (WAS) | $7,230 | 22.2 | 3.1 |
| Fade | Scottie Barnes (TOR) | $17,740 | 39 | 2.2 |
| Cheapie | Rui Hachimura (LAL) | $9,950 | 30.1 | 3 |
PF (Power Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Jayson Tatum (BOS) | $19,290 | 50.3 | 2.6 |
| Value | Alex Sarr (WAS) | $7,980 | 27 | 3.4 |
| Fade | Jaren Jackson (MEM) | $14,140 | 27.4 | 1.9 |
| Cheapie | Grant Williams (CHA) | $7,310 | 22.9 | 3.1 |
C (Center)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Victor Wembanyama (SAS) | $18,610 | 61.4 | 3.3 |
| Value | Alex Sarr (WAS) | $7,980 | 27 | 3.4 |
| Fade | Jaren Jackson (MEM) | $14,140 | 27.4 | 1.9 |
| Cheapie | Al Horford (BOS) | $8,350 | 27.6 | 3.3 |
Conclusion
When building your NBA Sunday teams, consider starting with a value player like Stephon Castle. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Victor Wembanyama is a strong option. If you're looking for budget-friendly choices to free up salary cap for more studs, explore our cheapie options, including Scotty Pippen.
On the other hand, according to our model, Jaren Jackson is one of the lowest 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 10:10am 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 slate. 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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