NBA Thursday Late Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for November 7, 2024
Last updated: Nov 7, 2024, 1:57AM | Published: Nov 5, 2024, 11:58PM
Draftstars Australia's NBA Thursday Late DFS contest kicks off at 2:10pm AEDT on November 7, 2024, and Fantasy Insider has looked at the data for every player on the slate to help you build winning line-ups.
A handy 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 enhance your season-long fantasy line-ups on Thursday and beyond.
Featured NBA Games
Draftstars' NBA Thursday Late slate consists of the following match-ups:
- Sacramento Kings vs Toronto Raptors
- LA Clippers vs Philadelphia 76ers
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We've reviewed every player from every team to help you make the best picks on Thursday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Domantas Sabonis (SAC, C) | $19,440 | 59.2 | 3 |
| Value | Domantas Sabonis (SAC, C) | $19,440 | 59.2 | 3 |
| Fade | Gradey Dick (TOR, SG/SF) | $14,750 | 25.7 | 1.7 |
| Cheapie | Jonathan Mogbo (TOR, PF) | $7,400 | 21 | 2.8 |
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'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) | $17,590 | 47 | 2.7 |
| Value | De'Aaron Fox (SAC) | $17,590 | 47 | 2.7 |
| Fade | James Harden (LAC) | $19,600 | 38.9 | 2 |
| Cheapie | Kevin Porter (LAC) | $7,910 | 18.2 | 2.3 |
SG (Shooting Guard)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Paul George (PHI) | $14,350 | 37.5 | 2.6 |
| Value | Paul George (PHI) | $14,350 | 37.5 | 2.6 |
| Fade | Gradey Dick (TOR) | $14,750 | 25.7 | 1.7 |
| Cheapie | Keon Ellis (SAC) | $6,420 | 15.7 | 2.5 |
SF (Small Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | DeMar DeRozan (SAC) | $16,220 | 39.8 | 2.5 |
| Value | Keegan Murray (SAC) | $13,040 | 35.8 | 2.7 |
| Fade | Gradey Dick (TOR) | $14,750 | 25.7 | 1.7 |
| Cheapie | Kevin Huerter (SAC) | $8,740 | 19.9 | 2.3 |
PF (Power Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | DeMar DeRozan (SAC) | $16,220 | 39.8 | 2.5 |
| Value | Jonathan Mogbo (TOR) | $7,400 | 21 | 2.8 |
| Fade | Caleb Martin (PHI) | $10,940 | 24.9 | 2.3 |
| Cheapie | Guerschon Yabusele (PHI) | $8,940 | 23.3 | 2.6 |
C (Center)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Domantas Sabonis (SAC) | $19,440 | 59.2 | 3 |
| Value | Domantas Sabonis (SAC) | $19,440 | 59.2 | 3 |
| Fade | Ivica Zubac (LAC) | $16,700 | 37.1 | 2.2 |
| Cheapie | Trey Lyles (SAC) | $6,000 | 14 | 2.3 |
Conclusion
In DFS, creating an optimal line-up requires understanding key concepts and metrics. When building your NBA Thursday Late teams, consider starting with a value player like Domantas Sabonis. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Domantas Sabonis is a strong option. If you're seeking budget-friendly choices to free up salary cap for more studs, check out our cheapie options, including Jonathan Mogbo.
On the other hand, according to our model, Gradey Dick 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 balance star power, value and budget management when you make your NBA DFS line-ups.
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