NBA Late Saturday Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for November 30, 2024
Last updated: Nov 30, 2024, 1:57AM | Published: Nov 28, 2024, 11:57PM
Draftstars Australia's NBA Late Saturday DFS contest commences at 2:10pm AEDT on November 30, 2024, and Fantasy Insider has crunched the numbers for every player on the slate to help you make winning line-ups.
An accurate 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 enhance your season-long fantasy line-ups on Saturday and beyond.
Featured NBA Games
Draftstars' NBA Late Saturday slate features the following match-ups:
- Portland Trail Blazers vs Sacramento Kings
- Los Angeles Lakers vs Oklahoma City Thunder
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We've reviewed every player from every team to help you find the best choices on Saturday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | LeBron James (LAL, SF/PF) | $19,490 | 51.3 | 2.6 |
| Value | Jae Crowder (SAC, SF) | $6,000 | 19.3 | 3.2 |
| Fade | Dalton Knecht (LAL, PF/SF) | $12,140 | 23.3 | 1.9 |
| Cheapie | Keon Ellis (SAC, SG) | $7,090 | 19.4 | 2.7 |
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 | De'Aaron Fox (SAC) | $18,610 | 50.9 | 2.7 |
| Value | Malik Monk (SAC) | $12,870 | 35.9 | 2.8 |
| Fade | Austin Reaves (LAL) | $12,380 | 28.8 | 2.3 |
| Cheapie | D'Angelo Russell (LAL) | $9,800 | 25.2 | 2.6 |
SG (Shooting Guard)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Malik Monk (SAC) | $12,870 | 35.9 | 2.8 |
| Value | Malik Monk (SAC) | $12,870 | 35.9 | 2.8 |
| Fade | Austin Reaves (LAL) | $12,380 | 28.8 | 2.3 |
| Cheapie | Keon Ellis (SAC) | $7,090 | 19.4 | 2.7 |
SF (Small Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | LeBron James (LAL) | $19,490 | 51.3 | 2.6 |
| Value | Jae Crowder (SAC) | $6,000 | 19.3 | 3.2 |
| Fade | Dalton Knecht (LAL) | $12,140 | 23.3 | 1.9 |
| Cheapie | Toumani Camara (POR) | $8,620 | 21 | 2.4 |
PF (Power Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | LeBron James (LAL) | $19,490 | 51.3 | 2.6 |
| Value | Deni Avdija (POR) | $12,600 | 35.3 | 2.8 |
| Fade | Dalton Knecht (LAL) | $12,140 | 23.3 | 1.9 |
| Cheapie | Toumani Camara (POR) | $8,620 | 21 | 2.4 |
C (Center)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Domantas Sabonis (SAC) | $18,990 | 51.1 | 2.7 |
| Value | Deandre Ayton (POR) | $13,250 | 35.8 | 2.7 |
| Fade | Anthony Davis (LAL) | $21,580 | 50.8 | 2.4 |
| Cheapie | Kenrich Williams (OKC) | $6,000 | 12.3 | 2 |
Conclusion
When building your NBA Late Saturday teams, consider starting with a value player like Jae Crowder. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, LeBron James 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 Keon Ellis.
On the other hand, according to our model, Dalton Knecht is one of the worst value options on the slate, suggesting you might want to limit exposure to him if entering multiple line-ups.
Ready to go? Draftstars' NBA Late Saturday slate closes at 2:10pm AEDT on Saturday. 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 Saturday slate. The unique insights here can give you an edge when you make your NBA DFS line-ups.
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