NBA Thursday Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for November 14, 2024
Last updated: Nov 13, 2024, 11:57PM | Published: Nov 13, 2024, 7:57AM
Draftstars Australia's NBA Thursday DFS contest kicks off at 11:10am AEDT on November 14, 2024, and Fantasy Insider has looked at the data for every player on the slate to help you build winning line-ups.
An accurate Draftstars cheat sheet is essential for NBA fantasy players. This DFS preview is designed to help you build your fantasy teams for Draftstars' NBA contests and improve your season-long fantasy line-ups on Thursday and beyond.
Featured NBA Games
Draftstars' NBA Thursday slate includes these games:
- Brooklyn Nets vs Boston Celtics
- Philadelphia 76ers vs Cleveland Cavaliers
- Orlando Magic vs Indiana Pacers
- Sacramento Kings vs Phoenix Suns
- Oklahoma City Thunder vs New Orleans Pelicans
- Milwaukee Bucks vs Detroit Pistons
- New York Knicks vs Chicago Bulls
- Los Angeles Lakers vs Memphis Grizzlies
- Portland Trail Blazers vs Minnesota Timberwolves
- Houston Rockets vs LA Clippers
- San Antonio Spurs vs Washington Wizards
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We have reviewed every player from every team to help you make the best selections on Thursday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Victor Wembanyama (SAS, C) | $21,820 | 64.3 | 2.9 |
| Value | Guerschon Yabusele (PHI, C/PF) | $9,700 | 34.8 | 3.6 |
| Fade | Kyle Lowry (PHI, SG/PG) | $11,080 | 19.4 | 1.8 |
| Cheapie | Duop Reath (POR, C) | $6,000 | 20 | 3.3 |
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 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 | Cade Cunningham (DET) | $18,480 | 51.3 | 2.8 |
| Value | Marcus Sasser (DET) | $6,000 | 19.5 | 3.3 |
| Fade | Kyle Lowry (PHI) | $11,080 | 19.4 | 1.8 |
| Cheapie | T.J. McConnell (IND) | $7,950 | 23.3 | 2.9 |
SG (Shooting Guard)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Anthony Edwards (MIN) | $17,550 | 45.9 | 2.6 |
| Value | Jaylen Nowell (NOP) | $6,910 | 22.3 | 3.2 |
| Fade | Kyle Lowry (PHI) | $11,080 | 19.4 | 1.8 |
| Cheapie | Nickeil Alexander-Walker (MIN) | $7,390 | 21.5 | 2.9 |
SF (Small Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | LeBron James (LAL) | $21,170 | 54.7 | 2.6 |
| Value | Jaden McDaniels (MIN) | $7,390 | 22.6 | 3.1 |
| Fade | Javonte Green (NOP) | $11,230 | 20.6 | 1.8 |
| Cheapie | Nickeil Alexander-Walker (MIN) | $7,390 | 21.5 | 2.9 |
PF (Power Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Giannis Antetokounmpo (MIL) | $22,330 | 61.3 | 2.7 |
| Value | Guerschon Yabusele (PHI) | $9,700 | 34.8 | 3.6 |
| Fade | Jake LaRavia (MEM) | $10,900 | 21.2 | 1.9 |
| Cheapie | Jaden McDaniels (MIN) | $7,390 | 22.6 | 3.1 |
C (Center)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Victor Wembanyama (SAS) | $21,820 | 64.3 | 2.9 |
| Value | Guerschon Yabusele (PHI) | $9,700 | 34.8 | 3.6 |
| Fade | Goga Bitadze (ORL) | $11,860 | 24.3 | 2 |
| Cheapie | Duop Reath (POR) | $6,000 | 20 | 3.3 |
Conclusion
In DFS, creating an optimal line-up requires understanding key concepts and metrics. When building your NBA Thursday teams, consider starting with a value player like Guerschon Yabusele. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Victor Wembanyama 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 Duop Reath.
On the other hand, according to our model, Kyle Lowry is one of the worst value options on the slate, suggesting you might want to limit exposure to him if entering multiple line-ups.
Ready to go? Draftstars' NBA Thursday slate closes at 11:10am AEDT on Thursday. 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 Thursday 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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