NBA Monday Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for December 1, 2025
Last updated: Nov 30, 2025, 10:58PM | Published: Nov 30, 2025, 7:58AM
Draftstars Australia's NBA Monday DFS contest begins at 10:10am AEDT on December 1, 2025, and Fantasy Insider has crunched the numbers for every player on the slate to help you create winning line-ups.
A reliable 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 December 1 and beyond.
Featured NBA Games
Draftstars' NBA Monday slate includes these games:
- Portland Trail Blazers vs Oklahoma City Thunder
- Sacramento Kings vs Memphis Grizzlies
- Philadelphia 76ers vs Atlanta Hawks
- New York Knicks vs Toronto Raptors
- Minnesota Timberwolves vs San Antonio Spurs
- Los Angeles Lakers vs New Orleans Pelicans
- Cleveland Cavaliers vs Boston Celtics
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We've reviewed every player from every team to help you make the best choices on Monday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Luka Dončić (LAL, PG) | $23,990 | 64 | 2.7 |
| Value | Bryce McGowens (NOP, SF/SG) | $6,000 | 25.6 | 4.3 |
| Fade | Aaron Wiggins (OKC, SF/SG) | $10,420 | 9.8 | 0.9 |
| Cheapie | Jake LaRavia (LAL, SF/PF) | $6,000 | 24.1 | 4 |
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're 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 | Luka Dončić (LAL) | $23,990 | 64 | 2.7 |
| Value | Jeremiah Fears (NOP) | $9,690 | 31.4 | 3.2 |
| Fade | Vince Williams (MEM) | $12,840 | 24.2 | 1.9 |
| Cheapie | Jose Alvarado (NOP) | $7,970 | 25.6 | 3.2 |
SG (Shooting Guard)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Anthony Edwards (MIN) | $18,300 | 48.9 | 2.7 |
| Value | Bryce McGowens (NOP) | $6,000 | 25.6 | 4.3 |
| Fade | Aaron Wiggins (OKC) | $10,420 | 9.8 | 0.9 |
| Cheapie | Micah Peavy (NOP) | $6,000 | 21.4 | 3.6 |
SF (Small Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Austin Reaves (LAL) | $16,150 | 48.6 | 3 |
| Value | Bryce McGowens (NOP) | $6,000 | 25.6 | 4.3 |
| Fade | Aaron Wiggins (OKC) | $10,420 | 9.8 | 0.9 |
| Cheapie | Jake LaRavia (LAL) | $6,000 | 24.1 | 4 |
PF (Power Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Jalen Johnson (ATL) | $19,980 | 53 | 2.7 |
| Value | Jake LaRavia (LAL) | $6,000 | 24.1 | 4 |
| Fade | Jerami Grant (POR) | $12,840 | 27.2 | 2.1 |
| Cheapie | Rui Hachimura (LAL) | $7,830 | 25.1 | 3.2 |
C (Center)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Karl-Anthony Towns (NYK) | $18,570 | 45.6 | 2.5 |
| Value | Mouhamed Gueye (ATL) | $8,440 | 25.8 | 3.1 |
| Fade | Andre Drummond (PHI) | $12,880 | 18.8 | 1.5 |
| Cheapie | Jaylin Williams (OKC) | $7,440 | 20.3 | 2.7 |
Conclusion
In DFS, creating an optimal line-up requires understanding key concepts and metrics. When building your NBA Monday teams, consider starting with a value player like Bryce McGowens. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Luka Dončić 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 Jake LaRavia.
On the other hand, according to our model, Aaron Wiggins 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 Monday slate closes at 10:10am 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 Monday contest. The unique insights here can give you an edge when you make your NBA DFS line-ups.
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