NBA Monday Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for October 27, 2025
Last updated: Oct 26, 2025, 10:58PM | Published: Oct 26, 2025, 1:58AM
Draftstars Australia's NBA Monday DFS contest starts at 10:10am AEDT on October 27, 2025, and Fantasy Insider has looked at the data for every player on the slate to help you make winning line-ups.
A reliable 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 October 27 and beyond.
Featured NBA Games
Draftstars' NBA Monday slate includes the following games:
- Dallas Mavericks vs Toronto Raptors
- LA Clippers vs Portland Trail Blazers
- Minnesota Timberwolves vs Indiana Pacers
- Sacramento Kings vs Los Angeles Lakers
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We have reviewed every player from every team to help you find the best choices on Monday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Anthony Davis (DAL, C/PF) | $19,130 | 60 | 3.1 |
| Value | RayJ Dennis (IND, PG) | $6,000 | 28.1 | 4.7 |
| Fade | Rudy Gobert (MIN, C) | $12,580 | 28 | 2.2 |
| Cheapie | Marcus Smart (LAL, PG/SG) | $7,640 | 29.7 | 3.9 |
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 | Anthony Edwards (MIN) | $16,980 | 47.1 | 2.8 |
| Value | RayJ Dennis (IND) | $6,000 | 28.1 | 4.7 |
| Fade | Jrue Holiday (POR) | $11,200 | 26.2 | 2.3 |
| Cheapie | Marcus Smart (LAL) | $7,640 | 29.7 | 3.9 |
SG (Shooting Guard)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Anthony Edwards (MIN) | $16,980 | 47.1 | 2.8 |
| Value | Marcus Smart (LAL) | $7,640 | 29.7 | 3.9 |
| Fade | Shaedon Sharpe (POR) | $12,010 | 27.1 | 2.3 |
| Cheapie | Gabe Vincent (LAL) | $6,520 | 19 | 2.9 |
SF (Small Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Kawhi Leonard (LAC) | $14,920 | 41.9 | 2.8 |
| Value | Jake LaRavia (LAL) | $6,100 | 22.4 | 3.7 |
| Fade | Shaedon Sharpe (POR) | $12,010 | 27.1 | 2.3 |
| Cheapie | Aaron Nesmith (IND) | $8,980 | 27.1 | 3 |
PF (Power Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Anthony Davis (DAL) | $19,130 | 60 | 3.1 |
| Value | Jake LaRavia (LAL) | $6,100 | 22.4 | 3.7 |
| Fade | Obi Toppin (IND) | $11,550 | 27.1 | 2.3 |
| Cheapie | Jarred Vanderbilt (LAL) | $6,000 | 20.3 | 3.4 |
C (Center)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Anthony Davis (DAL) | $19,130 | 60 | 3.1 |
| Value | Jarred Vanderbilt (LAL) | $6,000 | 20.3 | 3.4 |
| Fade | Rudy Gobert (MIN) | $12,580 | 28 | 2.2 |
| Cheapie | James Wiseman (IND) | $6,000 | 17 | 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 RayJ Dennis. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Anthony Davis is a strong option. If you're looking for budget-friendly choices to free up salary cap for more studs, explore our cheapie options, including Marcus Smart.
On the other hand, according to our model, Rudy Gobert is one of the worst 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 10:10am 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 help you maximize points while adhering to the salary cap when you make your NBA DFS line-ups.
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