NBA Early Monday Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for April 6, 2026
Last updated: Apr 5, 2026, 6:58PM | Published: Apr 5, 2026, 8:58AM
Draftstars Australia's NBA Early Monday DFS contest begins at 5:40am AEST on April 6, 2026, and Fantasy Insider has crunched the numbers for every 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 enhance your season-long fantasy line-ups on April 6 and beyond.
Featured NBA Games
Draftstars' NBA Early Monday slate features these games:
- Milwaukee Bucks vs Memphis Grizzlies
- Chicago Bulls vs Phoenix Suns
- Boston Celtics vs Toronto Raptors
- Brooklyn Nets vs Washington Wizards
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We've reviewed every player from every team to help you make the best picks on Monday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Devin Booker (PHX, SG/PG) | $18,070 | 49.1 | 2.7 |
| Value | Lucas Williamson (MEM, SG) | $6,000 | 23.4 | 3.9 |
| Fade | Taylor Hendricks (MEM, PF) | $17,060 | 26.6 | 1.6 |
| Cheapie | Jamir Watkins (WAS, SG) | $6,900 | 26.5 | 3.8 |
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 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 those needing to stay under the salary cap, "cheapie" options refer to 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 | Devin Booker (PHX) | $18,070 | 49.1 | 2.7 |
| Value | Bub Carrington (WAS) | $8,660 | 32.2 | 3.7 |
| Fade | Walter Clayton (MEM) | $17,610 | 29.2 | 1.7 |
| Cheapie | Jaden Hardy (WAS) | $8,740 | 27.7 | 3.2 |
SG (Shooting Guard)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Devin Booker (PHX) | $18,070 | 49.1 | 2.7 |
| Value | Lucas Williamson (MEM) | $6,000 | 23.4 | 3.9 |
| Fade | Drake Powell (BKN) | $10,430 | 20.4 | 2 |
| Cheapie | Jamir Watkins (WAS) | $6,900 | 26.5 | 3.8 |
SF (Small Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Jaylen Brown (BOS) | $19,050 | 48.8 | 2.6 |
| Value | Leaky Black (WAS) | $7,440 | 25.8 | 3.5 |
| Fade | Jayson Tatum (BOS) | $20,730 | 47.3 | 2.3 |
| Cheapie | Ochai Agbaji (BKN) | $6,000 | 19.6 | 3.3 |
PF (Power Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Jayson Tatum (BOS) | $20,730 | 47.3 | 2.3 |
| Value | Jalen Wilson (BKN) | $6,000 | 19.8 | 3.3 |
| Fade | Taylor Hendricks (MEM) | $17,060 | 26.6 | 1.6 |
| Cheapie | Anthony Gill (WAS) | $8,770 | 24.6 | 2.8 |
C (Center)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Scottie Barnes (TOR) | $16,340 | 41.5 | 2.5 |
| Value | Lachlan Olbrich (CHI) | $6,000 | 21.7 | 3.6 |
| Fade | Sandro Mamukelashvili (TOR) | $11,150 | 18 | 1.6 |
| Cheapie | Guerschon Yabusele (CHI) | $8,740 | 27.5 | 3.2 |
Conclusion
When building your NBA Early Monday teams, consider starting with a value player like Lucas Williamson. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Devin Booker 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 Jamir Watkins.
On the other hand, according to our model, Taylor Hendricks is one of the worst value options on the slate, suggesting you might want to limit exposure to him if building multiple line-ups.
Ready to go? Draftstars' NBA Early Monday slate closes at 5:40am 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 contest. The unique insights here can give you an edge when you make your NBA DFS line-ups.
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