NBA Early Post Season Monday Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for April 20, 2026
Last updated: Apr 19, 2026, 4:57PM | Published: Apr 19, 2026, 8:58AM
Draftstars Australia's NBA Early Post Season Monday DFS contest kicks off at 3:10am AEST on April 20, 2026, and Fantasy Insider has looked at the data for each player on the slate to help you build winning line-ups.
An accurate 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 improve your season-long fantasy line-ups on Monday and beyond.
Featured NBA Games
Draftstars' NBA Early Post Season Monday slate features these games:
- Boston Celtics vs Philadelphia 76ers
- Oklahoma City Thunder vs Phoenix Suns
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We've 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 | Jayson Tatum (BOS, SF/PF) | $17,540 | 58.1 | 3.3 |
| Value | Jaylen Brown (BOS, SG/SF) | $16,900 | 57.7 | 3.4 |
| Fade | Jalen Williams (OKC, SF/SG) | $14,060 | 35 | 2.5 |
| Cheapie | Neemias Queta (BOS, C) | $9,990 | 30.1 | 3 |
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 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 | Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (OKC) | $19,030 | 49.6 | 2.6 |
| Value | Payton Pritchard (BOS) | $10,970 | 33.9 | 3.1 |
| Fade | Tyrese Maxey (PHI) | $18,680 | 48.3 | 2.6 |
| Cheapie | Ajay Mitchell (OKC) | $7,540 | 20.3 | 2.7 |
SG (Shooting Guard)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Jaylen Brown (BOS) | $16,900 | 57.7 | 3.4 |
| Value | Jaylen Brown (BOS) | $16,900 | 57.7 | 3.4 |
| Fade | Jalen Williams (OKC) | $14,060 | 35 | 2.5 |
| Cheapie | Grayson Allen (PHX) | $7,330 | 21.8 | 3 |
SF (Small Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Jayson Tatum (BOS) | $17,540 | 58.1 | 3.3 |
| Value | Jaylen Brown (BOS) | $16,900 | 57.7 | 3.4 |
| Fade | Jalen Williams (OKC) | $14,060 | 35 | 2.5 |
| Cheapie | Grayson Allen (PHX) | $7,330 | 21.8 | 3 |
PF (Power Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Jayson Tatum (BOS) | $17,540 | 58.1 | 3.3 |
| Value | Jayson Tatum (BOS) | $17,540 | 58.1 | 3.3 |
| Fade | Kelly Oubre (PHI) | $10,480 | 27.2 | 2.6 |
| Cheapie | Sam Hauser (BOS) | $6,880 | 18.7 | 2.7 |
C (Center)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Chet Holmgren (OKC) | $13,170 | 37.6 | 2.9 |
| Value | Neemias Queta (BOS) | $9,990 | 30.1 | 3 |
| Cheapie | Nikola Vučević (BOS) | $7,920 | 23.7 | 3 |
Conclusion
In DFS, creating an optimal line-up requires understanding key concepts and metrics. When building your NBA Early Post Season Monday teams, consider starting with a value player like Jaylen Brown. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Jayson Tatum is a strong option. If you're looking for budget-friendly choices to free up salary cap for more studs, explore our cheapie options, including Neemias Queta.
On the other hand, according to our model, Jalen Williams 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 Early Post Season Monday slate closes at 3:10am 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 Post Season Monday contest. The unique insights here can give you an edge when you make your NBA DFS line-ups.
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