NBA Early Monday Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for March 30, 2026
Last updated: Mar 29, 2026, 9:58PM | Published: Mar 29, 2026, 8:00AM
Draftstars Australia's NBA Early Monday DFS contest begins at 9:00am AEDT on March 30, 2026, and Fantasy Insider has looked at the data for each player on the slate to help you make winning line-ups.
A reliable Draftstars cheat sheet is a must 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 Monday and beyond.
Featured NBA Games
Draftstars' NBA Early Monday slate consists of these match-ups:
- Charlotte Hornets vs Boston Celtics
- Brooklyn Nets vs Sacramento Kings
- Portland Trail Blazers vs Washington Wizards
- Toronto Raptors vs Orlando Magic
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We have reviewed every player from every team to help you find the best picks on Monday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Deni Avdija (POR, PG/SF) | $18,470 | 54.7 | 3 |
| Value | Baylor Scheierman (BOS, SF/SG) | $6,370 | 24.1 | 3.8 |
| Fade | Sandro Mamukelashvili (TOR, C) | $10,120 | 20.4 | 2 |
| Cheapie | DaQuan Jeffries (SAC, SG) | $6,000 | 19.2 | 3.2 |
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 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 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 | Deni Avdija (POR) | $18,470 | 54.7 | 3 |
| Value | Deni Avdija (POR) | $18,470 | 54.7 | 3 |
| Fade | Coby White (CHA) | $12,030 | 26.1 | 2.2 |
| Cheapie | Devin Carter (SAC) | $9,090 | 26.7 | 2.9 |
SG (Shooting Guard)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Brandon Miller (CHA) | $13,580 | 39.7 | 2.9 |
| Value | Baylor Scheierman (BOS) | $6,370 | 24.1 | 3.8 |
| Fade | Nique Clifford (SAC) | $10,260 | 21.6 | 2.1 |
| Cheapie | DaQuan Jeffries (SAC) | $6,000 | 19.2 | 3.2 |
SF (Small Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Deni Avdija (POR) | $18,470 | 54.7 | 3 |
| Value | Baylor Scheierman (BOS) | $6,370 | 24.1 | 3.8 |
| Fade | Justin Champagnie (WAS) | $10,290 | 20.9 | 2 |
| Cheapie | Sam Hauser (BOS) | $8,220 | 23.8 | 2.9 |
PF (Power Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Scottie Barnes (TOR) | $16,480 | 50.5 | 3.1 |
| Value | Scottie Barnes (TOR) | $16,480 | 50.5 | 3.1 |
| Fade | Precious Achiuwa (SAC) | $11,950 | 26 | 2.2 |
| Cheapie | Jordan Walsh (BOS) | $6,000 | 17.8 | 3 |
C (Center)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Scottie Barnes (TOR) | $16,480 | 50.5 | 3.1 |
| Value | Scottie Barnes (TOR) | $16,480 | 50.5 | 3.1 |
| Fade | Sandro Mamukelashvili (TOR) | $10,120 | 20.4 | 2 |
| Cheapie | Robert Williams (POR) | $7,930 | 23.5 | 3 |
Conclusion
When building your NBA Early Monday teams, consider starting with a value player like Baylor Scheierman. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Deni Avdija 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 DaQuan Jeffries.
On the other hand, according to our model, Sandro Mamukelashvili is one of the worst value options on the slate, suggesting you might want to limit exposure to him if putting together multiple line-ups.
Ready to go? Draftstars' NBA Early Monday slate closes at 9:00am AEDT 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 help you maximize points while adhering to the salary cap when you make your NBA DFS line-ups.
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