NBA Thursday Late Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for October 24, 2024
Last updated: Oct 24, 2024, 1:57AM | Published: Oct 23, 2024, 7:57AM
Draftstars Australia's NBA Thursday Late DFS contest kicks off at 1:10pm AEDT on October 24, 2024, and Fantasy Insider has crunched the numbers for each player on the slate to help you create winning line-ups.
A reliable Draftstars cheat sheet is essential 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 Thursday and beyond.
Featured NBA Games
Draftstars' NBA Thursday Late slate includes the following match-ups:
- Portland Trail Blazers vs Golden State Warriors
- LA Clippers vs Phoenix Suns
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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 | Stephen Curry (GSW, PG) | $17,550 | 48.4 | 2.8 |
| Value | Toumani Camara (POR, SF/PF) | $6,720 | 23.4 | 3.5 |
| Fade | Derrick Jones (LAC, SF/PF) | $10,040 | 18.6 | 1.8 |
| Cheapie | Donovan Clingan (POR, C) | $6,320 | 21.3 | 3.4 |
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 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 | Stephen Curry (GSW) | $17,550 | 48.4 | 2.8 |
| Value | Tyus Jones (PHX) | $10,280 | 30.3 | 2.9 |
| Fade | Scoot Henderson (POR) | $11,310 | 25.1 | 2.2 |
| Cheapie | Kevin Porter (LAC) | $9,880 | 27.2 | 2.7 |
SG (Shooting Guard)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Devin Booker (PHX) | $15,940 | 43.7 | 2.7 |
| Value | De'Anthony Melton (GSW) | $6,000 | 18.6 | 3.1 |
| Fade | Brandin Podziemski (GSW) | $10,030 | 22.3 | 2.2 |
| Cheapie | Kevin Porter (LAC) | $9,880 | 27.2 | 2.7 |
SF (Small Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Deni Avdija (POR) | $11,860 | 35.5 | 3 |
| Value | Toumani Camara (POR) | $6,720 | 23.4 | 3.5 |
| Fade | Derrick Jones (LAC) | $10,040 | 18.6 | 1.8 |
| Cheapie | De'Anthony Melton (GSW) | $6,000 | 18.6 | 3.1 |
PF (Power Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Kevin Durant (PHX) | $16,270 | 41.3 | 2.5 |
| Value | Toumani Camara (POR) | $6,720 | 23.4 | 3.5 |
| Fade | Derrick Jones (LAC) | $10,040 | 18.6 | 1.8 |
| Cheapie | Jabari Walker (POR) | $6,000 | 18.3 | 3.1 |
C (Center)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Deandre Ayton (POR) | $12,670 | 35.2 | 2.8 |
| Value | Donovan Clingan (POR) | $6,320 | 21.3 | 3.4 |
| Fade | Ivica Zubac (LAC) | $14,400 | 30.1 | 2.1 |
| Cheapie | Mason Plumlee (PHX) | $6,000 | 11.6 | 1.9 |
Conclusion
When building your NBA Thursday Late teams, consider starting with a value player like Toumani Camara. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Stephen Curry is a strong option. If you're seeking budget-friendly choices to free up salary cap for more studs, take a look at our cheapie options, including Donovan Clingan.
On the other hand, according to our model, Derrick Jones is one of the worst value options on the slate, suggesting you might want to limit exposure to him if entering multiple line-ups.
Ready to go? Draftstars' NBA Thursday Late slate closes at 1:10pm 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 slate. 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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