NBA Late Thursday Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for November 13, 2025
Last updated: Nov 13, 2025, 2:06AM | Published: Nov 12, 2025, 8:57AM
Draftstars Australia's NBA Late Thursday DFS contest starts at 2:10pm AEDT on November 13, 2025, and Fantasy Insider has looked at the data 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 November 13 and beyond.
Featured NBA Games
Draftstars' NBA Late Thursday slate features these match-ups:
- Sacramento Kings vs Atlanta Hawks
- LA Clippers vs Denver Nuggets
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We've reviewed every player from every team to help you make the best picks on Thursday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Nikola Jokić (DEN, C) | $24,970 | 58.2 | 2.3 |
| Value | Keon Ellis (SAC, SG) | $6,000 | 21.9 | 3.6 |
| Fade | Christian Braun (DEN, SF/SG) | $11,240 | 22.4 | 2 |
| Cheapie | Cam Christie (LAC, SG) | $6,000 | 19.8 | 3.3 |
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 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 | James Harden (LAC) | $18,590 | 52.6 | 2.8 |
| Value | James Harden (LAC) | $18,590 | 52.6 | 2.8 |
| Fade | Nickeil Alexander-Walker (ATL) | $11,340 | 25.6 | 2.3 |
| Cheapie | Bruce Brown (DEN) | $8,740 | 20.8 | 2.4 |
SG (Shooting Guard)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Dyson Daniels (ATL) | $14,250 | 38 | 2.7 |
| Value | Keon Ellis (SAC) | $6,000 | 21.9 | 3.6 |
| Fade | Christian Braun (DEN) | $11,240 | 22.4 | 2 |
| Cheapie | Cam Christie (LAC) | $6,000 | 19.8 | 3.3 |
SF (Small Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Dyson Daniels (ATL) | $14,250 | 38 | 2.7 |
| Value | Nicolas Batum (LAC) | $6,000 | 17.5 | 2.9 |
| Fade | Christian Braun (DEN) | $11,240 | 22.4 | 2 |
| Cheapie | Kris Dunn (LAC) | $9,710 | 27.1 | 2.8 |
PF (Power Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Jalen Johnson (ATL) | $16,750 | 42.3 | 2.5 |
| Value | John Collins (LAC) | $12,140 | 35.8 | 2.9 |
| Fade | Aaron Gordon (DEN) | $12,190 | 28.6 | 2.3 |
| Cheapie | Nicolas Batum (LAC) | $6,000 | 17.5 | 2.9 |
C (Center)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Nikola Jokić (DEN) | $24,970 | 58.2 | 2.3 |
| Value | John Collins (LAC) | $12,140 | 35.8 | 2.9 |
| Fade | Ivica Zubac (LAC) | $14,180 | 36.4 | 2.6 |
| Cheapie | Precious Achiuwa (SAC) | $6,260 | 17.6 | 2.8 |
Conclusion
When building your NBA Late Thursday teams, consider starting with a value player like Keon Ellis. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Nikola Jokić 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 Cam Christie.
On the other hand, according to our model, Christian Braun is one of the lowest 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 Thursday slate closes at 2:10pm AEDT on Thursday. 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 Thursday 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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