NBA Monday Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for January 6, 2025
Last updated: Jan 5, 2025, 10:57PM | Published: Jan 5, 2025, 7:57AM
Draftstars Australia's NBA Monday DFS contest begins at 10:10am AEDT on January 6, 2025, and Fantasy Insider has crunched the numbers for each player on the slate to help you build winning line-ups.
An accurate 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 enhance your season-long fantasy line-ups on January 6 and beyond.
Featured NBA Games
Draftstars' NBA Monday slate features the following games:
- Golden State Warriors vs Sacramento Kings
- Washington Wizards vs New Orleans Pelicans
- Houston Rockets vs Los Angeles Lakers
- Cleveland Cavaliers vs Charlotte Hornets
- Orlando Magic vs Utah Jazz
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We've reviewed every player from every team to help you find the best picks on Monday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Domantas Sabonis (SAC, C) | $21,110 | 56.9 | 2.7 |
| Value | Isaiah Collier (UTA, PG) | $7,060 | 23.1 | 3.3 |
| Fade | Vasilije Micić (CHA, PG/SG) | $10,050 | 15.7 | 1.6 |
| Cheapie | Cam Whitmore (HOU, SF/SG) | $8,990 | 28 | 3.1 |
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 | LaMelo Ball (CHA) | $20,820 | 49.4 | 2.4 |
| Value | Isaiah Collier (UTA) | $7,060 | 23.1 | 3.3 |
| Fade | Vasilije Micić (CHA) | $10,050 | 15.7 | 1.6 |
| Cheapie | Carlton Carrington (WAS) | $9,940 | 26.5 | 2.7 |
SG (Shooting Guard)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Stephen Curry (GSW) | $16,950 | 43.8 | 2.6 |
| Value | Cam Whitmore (HOU) | $8,990 | 28 | 3.1 |
| Fade | Vasilije Micić (CHA) | $10,050 | 15.7 | 1.6 |
| Cheapie | Johnny Juzang (UTA) | $6,390 | 19.4 | 3 |
SF (Small Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | LeBron James (LAL) | $20,670 | 45.6 | 2.2 |
| Value | Cam Whitmore (HOU) | $8,990 | 28 | 3.1 |
| Fade | Dillon Brooks (HOU) | $12,910 | 24.6 | 1.9 |
| Cheapie | Johnny Juzang (UTA) | $6,390 | 19.4 | 3 |
PF (Power Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | LeBron James (LAL) | $20,670 | 45.6 | 2.2 |
| Value | Kyle Kuzma (WAS) | $12,380 | 36.1 | 2.9 |
| Fade | Wendell Carter (ORL) | $11,650 | 19.1 | 1.6 |
| Cheapie | Brice Sensabaugh (UTA) | $8,210 | 23.6 | 2.9 |
C (Center)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Domantas Sabonis (SAC) | $21,110 | 56.9 | 2.7 |
| Value | Jonas Valančiūnas (WAS) | $11,810 | 34.4 | 2.9 |
| Fade | Wendell Carter (ORL) | $11,650 | 19.1 | 1.6 |
| Cheapie | Kyle Filipowski (UTA) | $6,000 | 16.1 | 2.7 |
Conclusion
When building your NBA Monday teams, consider starting with a value player like Isaiah Collier. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Domantas Sabonis is a strong option. If you're looking for budget-friendly choices to free up salary cap for more studs, check out our cheapie options, including Cam Whitmore.
On the other hand, according to our model, Vasilije Micić is one of the worst value options on the slate, suggesting you might want to limit exposure to him if building out 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 slate. The unique insights here can give you an edge when you make your NBA DFS line-ups.
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