NBA Monday Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for December 8, 2025
Last updated: Dec 7, 2025, 10:57PM | Published: Dec 7, 2025, 7:57AM
Draftstars Australia's NBA Monday DFS contest starts at 10:10am AEDT on December 8, 2025, and Fantasy Insider has crunched the numbers for every player on the slate to help you build winning line-ups.
A reliable Draftstars cheat sheet is a must 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 Monday and beyond.
Featured NBA Games
Draftstars' NBA Monday slate includes these games:
- Memphis Grizzlies vs Portland Trail Blazers
- Utah Jazz vs Oklahoma City Thunder
- Charlotte Hornets vs Denver Nuggets
- Chicago Bulls vs Golden State Warriors
- Philadelphia 76ers vs Los Angeles Lakers
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We have 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 | Nikola Jokić (DEN, C) | $25,170 | 63.9 | 2.5 |
| Value | Quinten Post (GSW, C) | $8,060 | 30.7 | 3.8 |
| Fade | Ayo Dosunmu (CHI, SF/SG) | $11,270 | 24.6 | 2.2 |
| Cheapie | Duop Reath (POR, C) | $6,000 | 22 | 3.7 |
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 budget-conscious strategies, "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 | Luka Dončić (LAL) | $24,310 | 60.2 | 2.5 |
| Value | Pat Spencer (GSW) | $8,110 | 28.4 | 3.5 |
| Fade | Vince Williams (MEM) | $10,320 | 22.6 | 2.2 |
| Cheapie | Bruce Brown (DEN) | $8,440 | 23.1 | 2.7 |
SG (Shooting Guard)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Austin Reaves (LAL) | $17,350 | 46.2 | 2.7 |
| Value | Will Richard (GSW) | $6,000 | 18.3 | 3 |
| Fade | Ayo Dosunmu (CHI) | $11,270 | 24.6 | 2.2 |
| Cheapie | Cason Wallace (OKC) | $9,970 | 27.4 | 2.7 |
SF (Small Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | LeBron James (LAL) | $14,020 | 49.7 | 3.5 |
| Value | LeBron James (LAL) | $14,020 | 49.7 | 3.5 |
| Fade | Ayo Dosunmu (CHI) | $11,270 | 24.6 | 2.2 |
| Cheapie | Kris Murray (POR) | $6,000 | 19 | 3.2 |
PF (Power Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | LeBron James (LAL) | $14,020 | 49.7 | 3.5 |
| Value | LeBron James (LAL) | $14,020 | 49.7 | 3.5 |
| Fade | Jerami Grant (POR) | $13,260 | 32.1 | 2.4 |
| Cheapie | Kenrich Williams (OKC) | $6,000 | 18.8 | 3.1 |
C (Center)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Nikola Jokić (DEN) | $25,170 | 63.9 | 2.5 |
| Value | Quinten Post (GSW) | $8,060 | 30.7 | 3.8 |
| Fade | Jusuf Nurkić (UTA) | $12,380 | 27.7 | 2.2 |
| Cheapie | Duop Reath (POR) | $6,000 | 22 | 3.7 |
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 Quinten Post. 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, check out our cheapie options, including Duop Reath.
On the other hand, according to our model, Ayo Dosunmu 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 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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