NBA Thursday Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for November 28, 2024
Last updated: Nov 27, 2024, 10:59PM | Published: Nov 27, 2024, 7:57AM
Draftstars Australia's NBA Thursday DFS contest commences at 11:00am AEDT on November 28, 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 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 November 28 and beyond.
Featured NBA Games
Draftstars' NBA Thursday slate features these games:
- San Antonio Spurs vs Los Angeles Lakers
- Memphis Grizzlies vs Detroit Pistons
- Orlando Magic vs Chicago Bulls
- Phoenix Suns vs Brooklyn Nets
- Indiana Pacers vs Portland Trail Blazers
- Utah Jazz vs Denver Nuggets
- New Orleans Pelicans vs Toronto Raptors
- Golden State Warriors vs Oklahoma City Thunder
- Philadelphia 76ers vs Houston Rockets
- Washington Wizards vs LA Clippers
- Minnesota Timberwolves vs Sacramento Kings
- Dallas Mavericks vs New York Knicks
- Charlotte Hornets vs Miami Heat
- Cleveland Cavaliers 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 | Nikola Jokić (DEN, C) | $24,660 | 73.2 | 3 |
| Value | Brice Sensabaugh (UTA, PF/SF) | $6,000 | 22.4 | 3.7 |
| Fade | Brandon Boston (NOP, PG/SG) | $10,740 | 13.1 | 1.2 |
| Cheapie | Moses Moody (GSW, SG/SF) | $6,000 | 19.7 | 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 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 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 | LaMelo Ball (CHA) | $24,400 | 55.1 | 2.3 |
| Value | Collin Sexton (UTA) | $10,460 | 36.2 | 3.5 |
| Fade | Brandon Boston (NOP) | $10,740 | 13.1 | 1.2 |
| Cheapie | Malcolm Brogdon (WAS) | $7,790 | 25 | 3.2 |
SG (Shooting Guard)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Donovan Mitchell (CLE) | $18,590 | 46.5 | 2.5 |
| Value | Collin Sexton (UTA) | $10,460 | 36.2 | 3.5 |
| Fade | Brandon Boston (NOP) | $10,740 | 13.1 | 1.2 |
| Cheapie | Moses Moody (GSW) | $6,000 | 19.7 | 3.3 |
SF (Small Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | LeBron James (LAL) | $20,230 | 48.9 | 2.4 |
| Value | Brice Sensabaugh (UTA) | $6,000 | 22.4 | 3.7 |
| Fade | Dalton Knecht (LAL) | $10,090 | 16.4 | 1.6 |
| Cheapie | Moses Moody (GSW) | $6,000 | 19.7 | 3.3 |
PF (Power Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | LeBron James (LAL) | $20,230 | 48.9 | 2.4 |
| Value | Brice Sensabaugh (UTA) | $6,000 | 22.4 | 3.7 |
| Fade | Dalton Knecht (LAL) | $10,090 | 16.4 | 1.6 |
| Cheapie | Brandon Clarke (MEM) | $9,140 | 25.7 | 2.8 |
C (Center)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Nikola Jokić (DEN) | $24,660 | 73.2 | 3 |
| Value | Jusuf Nurkić (PHX) | $11,270 | 36.3 | 3.2 |
| Fade | Karl-Anthony Towns (NYK) | $21,970 | 40.1 | 1.8 |
| Cheapie | Jay Huff (MEM) | $7,090 | 20 | 2.8 |
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 Brice Sensabaugh. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Nikola Jokić 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 Moses Moody.
On the other hand, according to our model, Brandon Boston 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 Thursday slate closes at 11:00am 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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