NBA Late Monday Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for November 9, 2026
Last updated: Nov 8, 2026, 3:57PM | Published: Nov 8, 2026, 8:57AM
Draftstars Australia's NBA Late Monday DFS contest starts at 1:00pm AEDT on November 9, 2026, and Fantasy Insider has looked at the data for each player on the slate to help you build winning line-ups.
A handy Draftstars cheat sheet is crucial for NBA fantasy players. This DFS preview is designed to help you build your fantasy teams for Draftstars' NBA contests and improve your season-long fantasy line-ups on November 9 and beyond.
Featured NBA Games
Draftstars' NBA Late Monday slate features these games:
- Sacramento Kings vs Miami Heat
- LA Clippers vs New Orleans Pelicans
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We've reviewed every player from every team to help you find the best selections on Monday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Giannis Antetokounmpo (MIA, PF) | $22,930 | 59.9 | 2.6 |
| Value | Andrew Wiggins (MIA, SF) | $8,140 | 26.9 | 3.3 |
| Fade | Keegan Murray (SAC, PF/SF) | $10,560 | 18 | 1.7 |
| Cheapie | Derik Queen (NOP, C/PF) | $8,960 | 28.4 | 3.2 |
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 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 | Darius Acuff (SAC) | $16,060 | 43.6 | 2.7 |
| Value | Keaton Wagler (LAC) | $8,680 | 26.7 | 3.1 |
| Fade | Kris Dunn (LAC) | $10,120 | 24.5 | 2.4 |
| Cheapie | Malik Monk (SAC) | $8,630 | 20.1 | 2.3 |
SG (Shooting Guard)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Darius Acuff (SAC) | $16,060 | 43.6 | 2.7 |
| Value | Keaton Wagler (LAC) | $8,680 | 26.7 | 3.1 |
| Fade | Kris Dunn (LAC) | $10,120 | 24.5 | 2.4 |
| Cheapie | Pelle Larsson (MIA) | $9,060 | 26.7 | 2.9 |
SF (Small Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Zach LaVine (SAC) | $12,420 | 32.4 | 2.6 |
| Value | Andrew Wiggins (MIA) | $8,140 | 26.9 | 3.3 |
| Fade | Keegan Murray (SAC) | $10,560 | 18 | 1.7 |
| Cheapie | Pelle Larsson (MIA) | $9,060 | 26.7 | 2.9 |
PF (Power Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Giannis Antetokounmpo (MIA) | $22,930 | 59.9 | 2.6 |
| Value | Derik Queen (NOP) | $8,960 | 28.4 | 3.2 |
| Fade | Keegan Murray (SAC) | $10,560 | 18 | 1.7 |
| Cheapie | De'Andre Hunter (SAC) | $9,480 | 25.4 | 2.7 |
C (Center)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Bam Adebayo (MIA) | $16,230 | 45.1 | 2.8 |
| Value | Derik Queen (NOP) | $8,960 | 28.4 | 3.2 |
| Fade | Domantas Sabonis (SAC) | $17,360 | 45.1 | 2.6 |
| Cheapie | Bobby Portis (MIA) | $8,030 | 20.8 | 2.6 |
Conclusion
When building your NBA Late Monday teams, consider starting with a value player like Andrew Wiggins. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Giannis Antetokounmpo 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 Derik Queen.
On the other hand, according to our model, Keegan Murray is one of the lowest value options on the slate, suggesting you might want to limit exposure to him if building multiple line-ups.
Ready to go? Draftstars' NBA Late Monday slate closes at 1:00pm 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 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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