NBA Monday Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for October 26, 2026
Last updated: Oct 25, 2026, 1:57PM | Published: Oct 25, 2026, 7:58AM
Draftstars Australia's NBA Monday DFS contest kicks off at 10:00am AEDT on October 26, 2026, and Fantasy Insider has looked at the data for each player on the slate to help you create winning line-ups.
An accurate Draftstars cheat sheet is essential 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 October 26 and beyond.
Featured NBA Games
Draftstars' NBA Monday slate consists of the following match-ups:
- Minnesota Timberwolves vs Toronto Raptors
- Philadelphia 76ers vs Detroit Pistons
- Sacramento Kings vs Memphis Grizzlies
- Oklahoma City Thunder vs LA Clippers
- New York Knicks vs Orlando Magic
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We've reviewed every player from every team to help you make the best picks on Monday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (OKC, PG) | $18,880 | 48.9 | 2.6 |
| Value | Nique Clifford (SAC, SG/SF) | $6,000 | 25.7 | 4.3 |
| Fade | Anthony Black (ORL, PG/SG) | $10,810 | 14.1 | 1.3 |
| Cheapie | Malik Monk (SAC, SG/PG) | $6,740 | 27.3 | 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 | Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (OKC) | $18,880 | 48.9 | 2.6 |
| Value | Malik Monk (SAC) | $6,740 | 27.3 | 4 |
| Fade | Anthony Black (ORL) | $10,810 | 14.1 | 1.3 |
| Cheapie | Scotty Pippen (MEM) | $6,780 | 23.5 | 3.5 |
SG (Shooting Guard)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Anthony Edwards (MIN) | $17,450 | 42.8 | 2.5 |
| Value | Nique Clifford (SAC) | $6,000 | 25.7 | 4.3 |
| Fade | Anthony Black (ORL) | $10,810 | 14.1 | 1.3 |
| Cheapie | Malik Monk (SAC) | $6,740 | 27.3 | 4 |
SF (Small Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Kawhi Leonard (TOR) | $17,570 | 43.9 | 2.5 |
| Value | Nique Clifford (SAC) | $6,000 | 25.7 | 4.3 |
| Fade | Rui Hachimura (LAC) | $11,590 | 21.8 | 1.9 |
| Cheapie | Mikal Bridges (NYK) | $8,290 | 29.7 | 3.6 |
PF (Power Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Cameron Boozer (MEM) | $15,680 | 42 | 2.7 |
| Value | De'Andre Hunter (SAC) | $7,760 | 27.4 | 3.5 |
| Fade | Rui Hachimura (LAC) | $11,590 | 21.8 | 1.9 |
| Cheapie | Keegan Murray (SAC) | $9,700 | 33.3 | 3.4 |
C (Center)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Domantas Sabonis (SAC) | $18,620 | 44.9 | 2.4 |
| Value | Quinten Post (MEM) | $6,910 | 23.3 | 3.4 |
| Fade | Wendell Carter (ORL) | $11,080 | 23.7 | 2.1 |
| Cheapie | Adem Bona (PHI) | $6,610 | 21.8 | 3.3 |
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 Nique Clifford. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander 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 Malik Monk.
On the other hand, according to our model, Anthony Black 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 10:00am 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 give you an edge when you make your NBA DFS line-ups.
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