NBA Monday Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for November 16, 2026
Last updated: Nov 15, 2026, 8:57AM | Published: Nov 15, 2026, 7:57AM
Draftstars Australia's NBA Monday DFS contest commences at 10:00am AEDT on November 16, 2026, and Fantasy Insider has looked at the data for every player on the slate to help you build winning line-ups.
A reliable Draftstars cheat sheet is essential for NBA fantasy players. This DFS preview is designed to help you build your fantasy teams for Draftstars' NBA contests and enhance your season-long fantasy line-ups on November 16 and beyond.
Featured NBA Games
Draftstars' NBA Monday slate consists of the following match-ups:
- Toronto Raptors vs New York Knicks
- Milwaukee Bucks vs Atlanta Hawks
- Boston Celtics vs Dallas Mavericks
- Washington Wizards vs Houston Rockets
- Sacramento Kings vs Oklahoma City Thunder
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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 | Jalen Johnson (ATL, PF) | $19,240 | 54.4 | 2.8 |
| Value | Bilal Coulibaly (WAS, SG/SF) | $6,830 | 22.8 | 3.3 |
| Fade | Jakob Poeltl (TOR, C) | $10,940 | 19.9 | 1.8 |
| Cheapie | Miles McBride (NYK, SG/PG) | $6,210 | 18.9 | 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'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 | Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (OKC) | $20,920 | 53.9 | 2.6 |
| Value | Miles McBride (NYK) | $6,210 | 18.9 | 3 |
| Fade | Darius Acuff (SAC) | $17,040 | 37.8 | 2.2 |
| Cheapie | Payton Pritchard (BOS) | $9,580 | 25.1 | 2.6 |
SG (Shooting Guard)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Amen Thompson (HOU) | $14,800 | 42.1 | 2.8 |
| Value | Bilal Coulibaly (WAS) | $6,830 | 22.8 | 3.3 |
| Fade | RJ Barrett (TOR) | $15,250 | 31.6 | 2.1 |
| Cheapie | Miles McBride (NYK) | $6,210 | 18.9 | 3 |
SF (Small Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Kevin Durant (HOU) | $14,920 | 46.9 | 3.1 |
| Value | Bilal Coulibaly (WAS) | $6,830 | 22.8 | 3.3 |
| Fade | Naji Marshall (DAL) | $10,150 | 20.8 | 2.1 |
| Cheapie | Mikal Bridges (NYK) | $8,810 | 23.4 | 2.7 |
PF (Power Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Jalen Johnson (ATL) | $19,240 | 54.4 | 2.8 |
| Value | Kyle Kuzma (MIL) | $9,070 | 26.4 | 2.9 |
| Fade | Anthony Davis (WAS) | $19,650 | 43.5 | 2.2 |
| Cheapie | Kel'el Ware (MIL) | $8,320 | 24.1 | 2.9 |
C (Center)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Alperen Şengün (HOU) | $20,280 | 48.4 | 2.4 |
| Value | Kel'el Ware (MIL) | $8,320 | 24.1 | 2.9 |
| Fade | Jakob Poeltl (TOR) | $10,940 | 19.9 | 1.8 |
| Cheapie | Luka Garza (BOS) | $6,000 | 16.9 | 2.8 |
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 Bilal Coulibaly. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Jalen Johnson 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 Miles McBride.
On the other hand, according to our model, Jakob Poeltl is one of the worst 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 10:00am 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 slate. The unique insights here can help you balance star power, value and budget management when you make your NBA DFS line-ups.
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