NBA Thursday Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for November 7, 2024
Last updated: Nov 6, 2024, 11:57PM | Published: Nov 5, 2024, 11:58PM
Draftstars Australia's NBA Thursday DFS contest starts at 11:10am AEDT on November 7, 2024, and Fantasy Insider has looked at the data for each player on the slate to help you build winning line-ups.
An accurate Draftstars cheat sheet is a must for NBA fantasy players. This DFS preview is designed to help you build your fantasy teams for Draftstars' NBA contests and enhance your season-long fantasy line-ups on Thursday and beyond.
Featured NBA Games
Draftstars' NBA Thursday slate includes these games:
- New Orleans Pelicans vs Cleveland Cavaliers
- LA Clippers vs Philadelphia 76ers
- Charlotte Hornets vs Detroit Pistons
- Phoenix Suns vs Miami Heat
- Atlanta Hawks vs New York Knicks
- Memphis Grizzlies vs Los Angeles Lakers
- Indiana Pacers vs Orlando Magic
- Denver Nuggets vs Oklahoma City Thunder
- Houston Rockets vs San Antonio Spurs
- Sacramento Kings vs Toronto Raptors
- Boston Celtics vs Golden State Warriors
- Dallas Mavericks vs Chicago Bulls
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We have reviewed every player from every team to help you find the best picks on Thursday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Nikola Jokić (DEN, C) | $24,720 | 68 | 2.8 |
| Value | Daniel Gafford (DAL, C) | $8,270 | 34.7 | 4.2 |
| Fade | Buddy Hield (GSW, SG/SF) | $14,350 | 22.4 | 1.6 |
| Cheapie | Neemias Queta (BOS, C) | $6,000 | 21.6 | 3.6 |
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 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 | Luka Dončić (DAL) | $22,030 | 61.4 | 2.8 |
| Value | Stephon Castle (SAS) | $6,220 | 18.7 | 3 |
| Fade | Tre Mann (CHA) | $11,840 | 20.9 | 1.8 |
| Cheapie | T.J. McConnell (IND) | $8,870 | 26.5 | 3 |
SG (Shooting Guard)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Jalen Green (HOU) | $14,430 | 41.5 | 2.9 |
| Value | Jalen Green (HOU) | $14,430 | 41.5 | 2.9 |
| Fade | Buddy Hield (GSW) | $14,350 | 22.4 | 1.6 |
| Cheapie | Andrew Nembhard (IND) | $8,450 | 23 | 2.7 |
SF (Small Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | LeBron James (LAL) | $19,070 | 54.2 | 2.8 |
| Value | Dalton Knecht (LAL) | $6,000 | 19.9 | 3.3 |
| Fade | Buddy Hield (GSW) | $14,350 | 22.4 | 1.6 |
| Cheapie | Naji Marshall (DAL) | $8,350 | 25.3 | 3 |
PF (Power Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | LeBron James (LAL) | $19,070 | 54.2 | 2.8 |
| Value | Dalton Knecht (LAL) | $6,000 | 19.9 | 3.3 |
| Fade | Andrew Wiggins (GSW) | $11,600 | 19.7 | 1.7 |
| Cheapie | Naji Marshall (DAL) | $8,350 | 25.3 | 3 |
C (Center)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Nikola Jokić (DEN) | $24,720 | 68 | 2.8 |
| Value | Daniel Gafford (DAL) | $8,270 | 34.7 | 4.2 |
| Fade | Nikola Vučević (CHI) | $18,220 | 35.2 | 1.9 |
| Cheapie | Neemias Queta (BOS) | $6,000 | 21.6 | 3.6 |
Conclusion
When building your NBA Thursday teams, consider starting with a value player like Daniel Gafford. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Nikola Jokić is a strong option. If you're seeking budget-friendly choices to free up salary cap for more studs, explore our cheapie options, including Neemias Queta.
On the other hand, according to our model, Buddy Hield is one of the lowest value options on the slate, suggesting you might want to limit exposure to him if building 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 contest. The unique insights here can help you balance star power, value and budget management when you make your NBA DFS line-ups.
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