NBA Thursday Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for October 31, 2024
Last updated: Oct 30, 2024, 10:57PM | Published: Oct 30, 2024, 7:57AM
Draftstars Australia's NBA Thursday DFS contest begins at 10:10am AEDT on October 31, 2024, and Fantasy Insider has looked at the data for each player on the slate to help you build winning line-ups.
A reliable 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 enhance your season-long fantasy line-ups on Thursday and beyond.
Featured NBA Games
Draftstars' NBA Thursday slate includes these match-ups:
- Washington Wizards vs Atlanta Hawks
- Miami Heat vs New York Knicks
- Memphis Grizzlies vs Brooklyn Nets
- Oklahoma City Thunder vs San Antonio Spurs
- LA Clippers vs Portland Trail Blazers
- Cleveland Cavaliers vs Los Angeles Lakers
- Philadelphia 76ers vs Detroit Pistons
- Charlotte Hornets vs Toronto Raptors
- Golden State Warriors vs New Orleans Pelicans
- Chicago Bulls vs Orlando Magic
- Indiana Pacers 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 choices on Thursday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Anthony Davis (LAL, C) | $22,780 | 60.1 | 2.6 |
| Value | Jose Alvarado (NOP, PG) | $6,000 | 24 | 4 |
| Fade | Larry Nance (ATL, C) | $11,910 | 19.9 | 1.7 |
| Cheapie | T.J. McConnell (IND, PG) | $6,500 | 23 | 3.5 |
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 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) | $22,500 | 57.8 | 2.6 |
| Value | Jose Alvarado (NOP) | $6,000 | 24 | 4 |
| Fade | Scotty Pippen (MEM) | $12,300 | 24.1 | 2 |
| Cheapie | T.J. McConnell (IND) | $6,500 | 23 | 3.5 |
SG (Shooting Guard)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Jaylen Brown (BOS) | $16,570 | 44 | 2.7 |
| Value | Garrison Mathews (ATL) | $6,660 | 20.7 | 3.1 |
| Fade | Ochai Agbaji (TOR) | $10,850 | 19 | 1.8 |
| Cheapie | Javonte Green (NOP) | $8,480 | 24.7 | 2.9 |
SF (Small Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Jayson Tatum (BOS) | $19,480 | 51.2 | 2.6 |
| Value | Garrison Mathews (ATL) | $6,660 | 20.7 | 3.1 |
| Fade | Andrew Wiggins (GSW) | $14,500 | 24.8 | 1.7 |
| Cheapie | Cody Martin (CHA) | $7,800 | 22.8 | 2.9 |
PF (Power Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Jayson Tatum (BOS) | $19,480 | 51.2 | 2.6 |
| Value | Obi Toppin (IND) | $6,380 | 21.1 | 3.3 |
| Fade | Andrew Wiggins (GSW) | $14,500 | 24.8 | 1.7 |
| Cheapie | Noah Clowney (BKN) | $6,120 | 19.9 | 3.2 |
C (Center)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Anthony Davis (LAL) | $22,780 | 60.1 | 2.6 |
| Value | Obi Toppin (IND) | $6,380 | 21.1 | 3.3 |
| Fade | Larry Nance (ATL) | $11,910 | 19.9 | 1.7 |
| Cheapie | Yves Missi (NOP) | $8,940 | 28.7 | 3.2 |
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 Jose Alvarado. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Anthony Davis 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 T.J. McConnell.
On the other hand, according to our model, Larry Nance 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 10:10am 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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