NBA Monday Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for December 15, 2025
Last updated: Dec 14, 2025, 10:57PM | Published: Dec 14, 2025, 7:57AM
Draftstars Australia's NBA Monday DFS contest kicks off at 10:10am AEDT on December 15, 2025, and Fantasy Insider has looked at the data for each player on the slate to help you create winning line-ups.
An accurate Draftstars cheat sheet is crucial for NBA fantasy players. This DFS preview is designed to help you put together your fantasy teams for Draftstars' NBA contests and enhance your season-long fantasy line-ups on Monday and beyond.
Featured NBA Games
Draftstars' NBA Monday slate features the following games:
- Phoenix Suns vs Los Angeles Lakers
- Brooklyn Nets vs Milwaukee Bucks
- Minnesota Timberwolves vs Sacramento Kings
- Atlanta Hawks vs Philadelphia 76ers
- Chicago Bulls vs New Orleans Pelicans
- Portland Trail Blazers vs Golden State Warriors
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We've reviewed every player from every team to help you find the best choices on Monday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Luka Dončić (LAL, PG) | $24,910 | 62.3 | 2.5 |
| Value | Bones Hyland (MIN, PG) | $6,000 | 29.2 | 4.9 |
| Fade | Dennis Schröder (SAC, PG) | $11,540 | 18.4 | 1.6 |
| Cheapie | Ziaire Williams (BKN, SF) | $6,310 | 21.8 | 3.4 |
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 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) | $24,910 | 62.3 | 2.5 |
| Value | Bones Hyland (MIN) | $6,000 | 29.2 | 4.9 |
| Fade | Dennis Schröder (SAC) | $11,540 | 18.4 | 1.6 |
| Cheapie | Cole Anthony (MIL) | $6,810 | 20.3 | 3 |
SG (Shooting Guard)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Kevin Porter (MIL) | $16,810 | 43.4 | 2.6 |
| Value | Jordan Poole (NOP) | $10,320 | 31.7 | 3.1 |
| Fade | Malik Monk (SAC) | $10,320 | 18.1 | 1.8 |
| Cheapie | Vít Krejčí (ATL) | $7,990 | 23.2 | 2.9 |
SF (Small Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Josh Giddey (CHI) | $18,650 | 54.3 | 2.9 |
| Value | Ziaire Williams (BKN) | $6,310 | 21.8 | 3.4 |
| Fade | Saddiq Bey (NOP) | $12,890 | 23.4 | 1.8 |
| Cheapie | Vít Krejčí (ATL) | $7,990 | 23.2 | 2.9 |
PF (Power Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Jalen Johnson (ATL) | $23,960 | 55.1 | 2.3 |
| Value | Dominick Barlow (PHI) | $8,720 | 28.7 | 3.3 |
| Fade | Saddiq Bey (NOP) | $12,890 | 23.4 | 1.8 |
| Cheapie | Jabari Walker (PHI) | $6,100 | 18.1 | 3 |
C (Center)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Joel Embiid (PHI) | $16,940 | 44.2 | 2.6 |
| Value | Deandre Ayton (LAL) | $11,920 | 34.3 | 2.9 |
| Fade | Andre Drummond (PHI) | $10,530 | 17.5 | 1.7 |
| Cheapie | Mouhamed Gueye (ATL) | $6,000 | 17.2 | 2.9 |
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 Bones Hyland. 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, take a look at our cheapie options, including Ziaire Williams.
On the other hand, according to our model, Dennis Schröder 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 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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