NBA Late Monday Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for March 3, 2025
Last updated: Mar 3, 2025, 1:57AM | Published: Mar 2, 2025, 9:57AM
Draftstars Australia's NBA Late Monday DFS contest begins at 1:40pm AEDT on March 3, 2025, and Fantasy Insider has crunched the numbers for every player on the slate to help you build winning line-ups.
A handy 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 improve your season-long fantasy line-ups on March 3 and beyond.
Featured NBA Games
Draftstars' NBA Late Monday slate consists of these games:
- Los Angeles Lakers vs LA Clippers
- Phoenix Suns vs Minnesota Timberwolves
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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 | LeBron James (LAL, SF/PF) | $20,910 | 56.4 | 2.7 |
| Value | Bogdan Bogdanović (LAC, SF/SG) | $7,820 | 24.2 | 3.1 |
| Fade | Bradley Beal (PHX, SF/SG) | $14,560 | 33.1 | 2.3 |
| Cheapie | Dalton Knecht (LAL, SG/SF) | $6,000 | 17.7 | 3 |
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 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 | Luka Dončić (LAL) | $21,150 | 55.8 | 2.6 |
| Value | Gabe Vincent (LAL) | $6,000 | 17.6 | 2.9 |
| Fade | Donte DiVincenzo (MIN) | $10,850 | 26.2 | 2.4 |
| Cheapie | Mike Conley (MIN) | $8,330 | 22.7 | 2.7 |
SG (Shooting Guard)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Anthony Edwards (MIN) | $19,180 | 46.4 | 2.4 |
| Value | Bogdan Bogdanović (LAC) | $7,820 | 24.2 | 3.1 |
| Fade | Bradley Beal (PHX) | $14,560 | 33.1 | 2.3 |
| Cheapie | Dalton Knecht (LAL) | $6,000 | 17.7 | 3 |
SF (Small Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | LeBron James (LAL) | $20,910 | 56.4 | 2.7 |
| Value | Bogdan Bogdanović (LAC) | $7,820 | 24.2 | 3.1 |
| Fade | Bradley Beal (PHX) | $14,560 | 33.1 | 2.3 |
| Cheapie | Dalton Knecht (LAL) | $6,000 | 17.7 | 3 |
PF (Power Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | LeBron James (LAL) | $20,910 | 56.4 | 2.7 |
| Value | Kawhi Leonard (LAC) | $14,180 | 40.9 | 2.9 |
| Fade | Kevin Durant (PHX) | $16,480 | 43.6 | 2.6 |
| Cheapie | Dorian Finney-Smith (LAL) | $8,050 | 21.4 | 2.7 |
C (Center)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Naz Reid (MIN) | $15,100 | 41.3 | 2.7 |
| Value | Jaxson Hayes (LAL) | $8,290 | 22.6 | 2.7 |
| Fade | Nick Richards (PHX) | $10,300 | 25.3 | 2.5 |
| Cheapie | Dorian Finney-Smith (LAL) | $8,050 | 21.4 | 2.7 |
Conclusion
When building your NBA Late Monday teams, consider starting with a value player like Bogdan Bogdanović. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, LeBron James is a strong option. If you're seeking budget-friendly choices to free up salary cap for more studs, check out our cheapie options, including Dalton Knecht.
On the other hand, according to our model, Bradley Beal 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 Late Monday slate closes at 1:40pm 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 Late Monday contest. The unique insights here can help you balance star power, value and budget management when you make your NBA DFS line-ups.
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