NBA Thursday Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for November 21, 2024
Last updated: Nov 20, 2024, 11:57PM | Published: Nov 20, 2024, 7:57AM
Draftstars Australia's NBA Thursday DFS contest begins at 11:30am AEDT on November 21, 2024, and Fantasy Insider has crunched the numbers for each player on the slate to help you create winning line-ups.
An accurate 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 improve your season-long fantasy line-ups on Thursday and beyond.
Featured NBA Games
Draftstars' NBA Thursday slate consists of these games:
- Milwaukee Bucks vs Chicago Bulls
- Cleveland Cavaliers vs New Orleans Pelicans
- Houston Rockets vs Indiana Pacers
- Oklahoma City Thunder vs Portland Trail Blazers
- Memphis Grizzlies vs Philadelphia 76ers
- LA Clippers vs Orlando Magic
- Phoenix Suns vs New York Knicks
- Golden State Warriors vs Atlanta Hawks
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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 | Giannis Antetokounmpo (MIL, C/PF) | $24,160 | 60.2 | 2.5 |
| Value | Craig Porter (CLE, PG) | $6,000 | 26.4 | 4.4 |
| Fade | De'Andre Hunter (ATL, SF/PF) | $12,290 | 20.6 | 1.7 |
| Cheapie | Jamal Cain (NOP, SF) | $6,000 | 24.7 | 4.1 |
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 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 | Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (OKC) | $20,790 | 52.6 | 2.5 |
| Value | Craig Porter (CLE) | $6,000 | 26.4 | 4.4 |
| Fade | James Harden (LAC) | $18,940 | 38.9 | 2.1 |
| Cheapie | Ty Jerome (CLE) | $8,940 | 29.4 | 3.3 |
SG (Shooting Guard)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Paul George (PHI) | $14,820 | 42.7 | 2.9 |
| Value | Lindy Waters (GSW) | $6,000 | 21.8 | 3.6 |
| Fade | Dyson Daniels (ATL) | $16,800 | 30.1 | 1.8 |
| Cheapie | Ty Jerome (CLE) | $8,940 | 29.4 | 3.3 |
SF (Small Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Paul George (PHI) | $14,820 | 42.7 | 2.9 |
| Value | Jamal Cain (NOP) | $6,000 | 24.7 | 4.1 |
| Fade | De'Andre Hunter (ATL) | $12,290 | 20.6 | 1.7 |
| Cheapie | Kelly Oubre (PHI) | $9,690 | 28.6 | 3 |
PF (Power Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Giannis Antetokounmpo (MIL) | $24,160 | 60.2 | 2.5 |
| Value | Jeremiah Robinson-Earl (NOP) | $7,480 | 29.7 | 4 |
| Fade | De'Andre Hunter (ATL) | $12,290 | 20.6 | 1.7 |
| Cheapie | Brandon Clarke (MEM) | $6,140 | 21.5 | 3.5 |
C (Center)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Giannis Antetokounmpo (MIL) | $24,160 | 60.2 | 2.5 |
| Value | Jeremiah Robinson-Earl (NOP) | $7,480 | 29.7 | 4 |
| Fade | Karl-Anthony Towns (NYK) | $21,320 | 44 | 2.1 |
| Cheapie | Brandon Clarke (MEM) | $6,140 | 21.5 | 3.5 |
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 Craig Porter. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Giannis Antetokounmpo is a strong option. If you're looking for budget-friendly choices to free up salary cap for more studs, check out our cheapie options, including Jamal Cain.
On the other hand, according to our model, De'Andre Hunter 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 Thursday slate closes at 11:30am 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 give you an edge when you make your NBA DFS line-ups.
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