NBA Thursday Late Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for November 14, 2024
Last updated: Nov 14, 2024, 1:58AM | Published: Nov 13, 2024, 7:57AM
Draftstars Australia's NBA Thursday Late DFS contest commences at 2:10pm AEDT on November 14, 2024, and Fantasy Insider has crunched the numbers 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 assemble your fantasy teams for Draftstars' NBA contests and improve your season-long fantasy line-ups on November 14 and beyond.
Featured NBA Games
Draftstars' NBA Thursday Late slate includes these match-ups:
- Portland Trail Blazers vs Minnesota Timberwolves
- Sacramento Kings vs Phoenix Suns
- Los Angeles Lakers vs Memphis Grizzlies
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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 | Anthony Davis (LAL, C) | $21,590 | 55.6 | 2.6 |
| Value | Duop Reath (POR, C) | $6,000 | 20 | 3.3 |
| Fade | Jake LaRavia (MEM, PF) | $10,900 | 21.2 | 1.9 |
| Cheapie | Donovan Clingan (POR, C) | $8,000 | 24.6 | 3.1 |
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 those needing to stay under the salary cap, "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 | De'Aaron Fox (SAC) | $17,950 | 48.3 | 2.7 |
| Value | Scoot Henderson (POR) | $10,080 | 28 | 2.8 |
| Fade | D'Angelo Russell (LAL) | $11,330 | 25.2 | 2.2 |
| Cheapie | Marcus Smart (MEM) | $8,510 | 20.5 | 2.4 |
SG (Shooting Guard)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Anthony Edwards (MIN) | $17,550 | 45.9 | 2.6 |
| Value | Nickeil Alexander-Walker (MIN) | $7,390 | 21.5 | 2.9 |
| Fade | Devin Booker (PHX) | $17,970 | 44.6 | 2.5 |
| Cheapie | Cam Reddish (LAL) | $6,740 | 17.7 | 2.6 |
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 | Royce O'Neale (PHX) | $10,600 | 22.6 | 2.1 |
| Cheapie | Nickeil Alexander-Walker (MIN) | $7,390 | 21.5 | 2.9 |
PF (Power Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | LeBron James (LAL) | $21,170 | 54.7 | 2.6 |
| Value | Naz Reid (MIN) | $10,150 | 32.7 | 3.2 |
| 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 | Anthony Davis (LAL) | $21,590 | 55.6 | 2.6 |
| Value | Duop Reath (POR) | $6,000 | 20 | 3.3 |
| Fade | Zach Edey (MEM) | $11,650 | 26.6 | 2.3 |
| Cheapie | Donovan Clingan (POR) | $8,000 | 24.6 | 3.1 |
Conclusion
When building your NBA Thursday Late teams, consider starting with a value player like Duop Reath. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Anthony Davis is a strong option. If you're seeking budget-friendly choices to free up salary cap for more studs, explore our cheapie options, including Donovan Clingan.
On the other hand, according to our model, Jake LaRavia is one of the worst value options on the slate, suggesting you might want to limit exposure to him if building out multiple line-ups.
Ready to go? Draftstars' NBA Thursday Late slate closes at 2:10pm 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 Late contest. 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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