NBA Monday Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for November 9, 2026
Last updated: Nov 8, 2026, 3:57PM | Published: Nov 8, 2026, 8:57AM
Draftstars Australia's NBA Monday DFS contest kicks off at 11:00am AEDT on November 9, 2026, and Fantasy Insider has crunched the numbers for every player on the slate to help you create 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 November 9 and beyond.
Featured NBA Games
Draftstars' NBA Monday slate consists of the following match-ups:
- LA Clippers vs New Orleans Pelicans
- Milwaukee Bucks vs Boston Celtics
- Sacramento Kings vs Miami Heat
- Dallas Mavericks vs Brooklyn Nets
- Minnesota Timberwolves vs Utah Jazz
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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 | Giannis Antetokounmpo (MIA, PF) | $22,930 | 59.9 | 2.6 |
| Value | Zaccharie Risacher (DAL, SF/SG) | $6,230 | 23.6 | 3.8 |
| Fade | Keegan Murray (SAC, SF/PF) | $10,560 | 18 | 1.7 |
| Cheapie | Max Christie (DAL, SG) | $6,000 | 20.2 | 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'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 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 (MIN) | $16,750 | 46.1 | 2.8 |
| Value | Isaiah Collier (UTA) | $6,000 | 19.9 | 3.3 |
| Fade | Kyrie Irving (DAL) | $14,950 | 32.7 | 2.2 |
| Cheapie | Keaton Wagler (LAC) | $8,680 | 26.7 | 3.1 |
SG (Shooting Guard)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Darius Acuff (SAC) | $16,060 | 43.6 | 2.7 |
| Value | Zaccharie Risacher (DAL) | $6,230 | 23.6 | 3.8 |
| Fade | Brayden Burries (MIL) | $10,070 | 21.7 | 2.2 |
| Cheapie | Max Christie (DAL) | $6,000 | 20.2 | 3.4 |
SF (Small Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Michael Porter (BKN) | $14,880 | 48.6 | 3.3 |
| Value | Zaccharie Risacher (DAL) | $6,230 | 23.6 | 3.8 |
| Fade | Keegan Murray (SAC) | $10,560 | 18 | 1.7 |
| Cheapie | Andrew Wiggins (MIA) | $8,140 | 26.9 | 3.3 |
PF (Power Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Giannis Antetokounmpo (MIA) | $22,930 | 59.9 | 2.6 |
| Value | Derik Queen (NOP) | $8,960 | 28.4 | 3.2 |
| Fade | Keegan Murray (SAC) | $10,560 | 18 | 1.7 |
| Cheapie | De'Andre Hunter (SAC) | $9,480 | 25.4 | 2.7 |
C (Center)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Domantas Sabonis (SAC) | $17,360 | 45.1 | 2.6 |
| Value | Derik Queen (NOP) | $8,960 | 28.4 | 3.2 |
| Fade | Rudy Gobert (MIN) | $12,570 | 34 | 2.7 |
| Cheapie | Mitchell Robinson (BOS) | $8,390 | 23.9 | 2.8 |
Conclusion
When building your NBA Monday teams, consider starting with a value player like Zaccharie Risacher. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Giannis Antetokounmpo 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 Max Christie.
On the other hand, according to our model, Keegan Murray 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 11:00am 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 give you an edge when you make your NBA DFS line-ups.
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