NBA Early Monday Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for April 13, 2026
Last updated: Apr 12, 2026, 9:57PM | Published: Apr 12, 2026, 1:57AM
Draftstars Australia's NBA Early Monday DFS contest begins at 8:11am AEST on April 13, 2026, and Fantasy Insider has looked at the data for every player on the slate to help you make winning line-ups.
A handy 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 Monday and beyond.
Featured NBA Games
Draftstars' NBA Early Monday slate consists of the following match-ups:
- Cleveland Cavaliers vs Washington Wizards
- Philadelphia 76ers vs Milwaukee Bucks
- Boston Celtics vs Orlando Magic
- Toronto Raptors vs Brooklyn Nets
- Miami Heat vs Atlanta Hawks
- Indiana Pacers vs Detroit Pistons
- New York Knicks vs Charlotte Hornets
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We have reviewed every player from every team to help you make the best choices on Monday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Tyrese Maxey (PHI, PG) | $19,330 | 52 | 2.7 |
| Value | Keshon Gilbert (ATL, SG) | $6,000 | 29.2 | 4.9 |
| Fade | Mikal Bridges (NYK, SF/SG) | $11,280 | 0.8 | 0.1 |
| Cheapie | Keaton Wallace (ATL, PG) | $6,000 | 27.8 | 4.6 |
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 | Tyrese Maxey (PHI) | $19,330 | 52 | 2.7 |
| Value | Keaton Wallace (ATL) | $6,000 | 27.8 | 4.6 |
| Fade | Coby White (CHA) | $10,950 | 18.6 | 1.7 |
| Cheapie | Dalano Banton (BOS) | $6,000 | 23.5 | 3.9 |
SG (Shooting Guard)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Brandon Miller (CHA) | $13,950 | 42.2 | 3 |
| Value | Keshon Gilbert (ATL) | $6,000 | 29.2 | 4.9 |
| Fade | Mikal Bridges (NYK) | $11,280 | 0.8 | 0.1 |
| Cheapie | John Tonje (BOS) | $6,210 | 25.1 | 4 |
SF (Small Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Paul George (PHI) | $15,110 | 42.8 | 2.8 |
| Value | Andre Jackson (MIL) | $6,360 | 26.8 | 4.2 |
| Fade | Mikal Bridges (NYK) | $11,280 | 0.8 | 0.1 |
| Cheapie | Zaccharie Risacher (ATL) | $7,160 | 24.6 | 3.4 |
PF (Power Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Scottie Barnes (TOR) | $16,580 | 47.8 | 2.9 |
| Value | Asa Newell (ATL) | $6,000 | 27.4 | 4.6 |
| Fade | Jalen Wilson (BKN) | $12,020 | 17.8 | 1.5 |
| Cheapie | Zaccharie Risacher (ATL) | $7,160 | 24.6 | 3.4 |
C (Center)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Scottie Barnes (TOR) | $16,580 | 47.8 | 2.9 |
| Value | Mouhamed Gueye (ATL) | $6,000 | 18.8 | 3.1 |
| Fade | Ariel Hukporti (NYK) | $10,880 | 19.8 | 1.8 |
| Cheapie | Christian Koloko (ATL) | $6,000 | 18.3 | 3.1 |
Conclusion
In DFS, creating an optimal line-up requires understanding key concepts and metrics. When building your NBA Early Monday teams, consider starting with a value player like Keshon Gilbert. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Tyrese Maxey is a strong option. If you're looking for budget-friendly choices to free up salary cap for more studs, take a look at our cheapie options, including Keaton Wallace.
On the other hand, according to our model, Mikal Bridges is one of the lowest value options on the slate, suggesting you might want to limit exposure to him if entering multiple line-ups.
Ready to go? Draftstars' NBA Early Monday slate closes at 8:11am AEST on Monday. 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 Early Monday slate. The unique insights here can give you an edge when you make your NBA DFS line-ups.
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