NBA Early Post Season Monday Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for April 27, 2026
Last updated: Apr 26, 2026, 10:57AM | Published: Apr 26, 2026, 8:58AM
Draftstars Australia's NBA Early Post Season Monday DFS contest begins at 3:10am AEST on April 27, 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 crucial 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 Monday and beyond.
Featured NBA Games
Draftstars' NBA Early Post Season Monday slate includes these match-ups:
- Toronto Raptors vs Cleveland Cavaliers
- Portland Trail Blazers vs San Antonio Spurs
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We've reviewed every player from every team to help you find the best choices on Monday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Deni Avdija (POR, PF/SF) | $17,980 | 53.9 | 3 |
| Value | Robert Williams (POR, C) | $7,870 | 29.8 | 3.8 |
| Fade | Jarrett Allen (CLE, C) | $11,810 | 28.9 | 2.4 |
| Cheapie | Jamal Shead (TOR, PG) | $6,930 | 25 | 3.6 |
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 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 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 | Scottie Barnes (TOR) | $17,150 | 48.6 | 2.8 |
| Value | Jamal Shead (TOR) | $6,930 | 25 | 3.6 |
| Fade | Stephon Castle (SAS) | $16,210 | 42.5 | 2.6 |
| Cheapie | Dylan Harper (SAS) | $9,800 | 24.9 | 2.5 |
SG (Shooting Guard)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Donovan Mitchell (CLE) | $16,350 | 45.6 | 2.8 |
| Value | Ja'Kobe Walter (TOR) | $6,000 | 19.9 | 3.3 |
| Fade | Devin Vassell (SAS) | $10,930 | 28.5 | 2.6 |
| Cheapie | Max Strus (CLE) | $7,930 | 22.2 | 2.8 |
SF (Small Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Deni Avdija (POR) | $17,980 | 53.9 | 3 |
| Value | Ja'Kobe Walter (TOR) | $6,000 | 19.9 | 3.3 |
| Fade | Devin Vassell (SAS) | $10,930 | 28.5 | 2.6 |
| Cheapie | Julian Champagnie (SAS) | $8,090 | 24.5 | 3 |
PF (Power Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Deni Avdija (POR) | $17,980 | 53.9 | 3 |
| Value | Deni Avdija (POR) | $17,980 | 53.9 | 3 |
| Fade | Evan Mobley (CLE) | $14,810 | 39.5 | 2.7 |
| Cheapie | Jerami Grant (POR) | $6,660 | 18.5 | 2.8 |
C (Center)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Victor Wembanyama (SAS) | $20,190 | 53.8 | 2.7 |
| Value | Robert Williams (POR) | $7,870 | 29.8 | 3.8 |
| Fade | Jarrett Allen (CLE) | $11,810 | 28.9 | 2.4 |
| Cheapie | Donovan Clingan (POR) | $9,620 | 34.8 | 3.6 |
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 Robert Williams. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Deni Avdija 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 Jamal Shead.
On the other hand, according to our model, Jarrett Allen 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 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 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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