NBA Monday Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for November 10, 2025
Last updated: Nov 9, 2025, 9:00AM | Published: Nov 9, 2025, 8:17AM
Draftstars Australia's NBA Monday DFS contest begins at 10:00am AEDT on November 10, 2025, and Fantasy Insider has looked at the data for each player on the slate to help you build 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 improve your season-long fantasy line-ups on November 10 and beyond.
Featured NBA Games
Draftstars' NBA Monday slate features the following games:
- Philadelphia 76ers vs Detroit Pistons
- Golden State Warriors vs Indiana Pacers
- New York Knicks vs Brooklyn Nets
- Orlando Magic vs Boston Celtics
- Memphis Grizzlies vs Oklahoma City Thunder
- Sacramento Kings vs Minnesota Timberwolves
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We've reviewed every player from every team to help you make the best selections on Monday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (OKC, PG) | $20,060 | 54 | 2.7 |
| Value | Jaden McDaniels (MIN, SF/PF) | $11,020 | 33.4 | 3 |
| Fade | Russell Westbrook (SAC, PG) | $13,560 | 19.7 | 1.5 |
| Cheapie | Mike Conley (MIN, PG) | $6,000 | 18.1 | 3 |
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 | Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (OKC) | $20,060 | 54 | 2.7 |
| Value | Mike Conley (MIN) | $6,000 | 18.1 | 3 |
| Fade | Russell Westbrook (SAC) | $13,560 | 19.7 | 1.5 |
| Cheapie | Alex Caruso (OKC) | $7,900 | 23 | 2.9 |
SG (Shooting Guard)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Anthony Edwards (MIN) | $16,890 | 46.1 | 2.7 |
| Value | Alex Caruso (OKC) | $7,900 | 23 | 2.9 |
| Fade | Cedric Coward (MEM) | $11,320 | 22 | 1.9 |
| Cheapie | Anfernee Simons (BOS) | $9,410 | 26.2 | 2.8 |
SF (Small Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Ausar Thompson (DET) | $14,200 | 39 | 2.7 |
| Value | Jaden McDaniels (MIN) | $11,020 | 33.4 | 3 |
| Fade | Michael Porter (BKN) | $15,550 | 28.6 | 1.8 |
| Cheapie | Ziaire Williams (BKN) | $6,920 | 19.9 | 2.9 |
PF (Power Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Karl-Anthony Towns (NYK) | $18,420 | 44.3 | 2.4 |
| Value | Jaden McDaniels (MIN) | $11,020 | 33.4 | 3 |
| Fade | Michael Porter (BKN) | $15,550 | 28.6 | 1.8 |
| Cheapie | Josh Hart (NYK) | $9,630 | 25.4 | 2.6 |
C (Center)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Domantas Sabonis (SAC) | $16,810 | 47 | 2.8 |
| Value | Andre Drummond (PHI) | $8,850 | 26.2 | 3 |
| Fade | Nic Claxton (BKN) | $13,810 | 23 | 1.7 |
| Cheapie | Isaiah Jackson (IND) | $8,190 | 22.4 | 2.7 |
Conclusion
When building your NBA Monday teams, consider starting with a value player like Jaden McDaniels. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander 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 Mike Conley.
On the other hand, according to our model, Russell Westbrook is one of the lowest value options on the slate, suggesting you might want to limit exposure to him if entering multiple line-ups.
Ready to go? Draftstars' NBA Monday slate closes at 10:00am 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 help you maximize points while adhering to the salary cap when you make your NBA DFS line-ups.
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