NBA Monday Draftstars DFS Preview for April 15, 2024
Last updated: Apr 14, 2024, 4:57PM | Published: Apr 14, 2024, 12:58AM
Draftstars Australia's NBA Monday DFS contest starts at 3:11am AEST on April 15, 2024, and Fantasy Insider has looked at the data for each player on the slate to help you build winning line-ups.
A reliable Draftstars cheat sheet is crucial for NBA fantasy players. This DFS preview aims to guide you in putting together your fantasy teams for Draftstars' NBA contests or even enhancing your season-long fantasy line-up on April 15 and beyond.
Featured NBA Games
Draftstars' NBA Monday slate features the following match-ups:
- Philadelphia 76ers vs Brooklyn Nets
- Orlando Magic vs Milwaukee Bucks
- San Antonio Spurs vs Detroit Pistons
- Golden State Warriors vs Utah Jazz
- New York Knicks vs Chicago Bulls
- Cleveland Cavaliers vs Charlotte Hornets
- Boston Celtics vs Washington Wizards
- Memphis Grizzlies vs Denver Nuggets
- Indiana Pacers vs Atlanta Hawks
- Minnesota Timberwolves vs Phoenix Suns
- Sacramento Kings vs Portland Trail Blazers
- Oklahoma City Thunder vs Dallas Mavericks
- LA Clippers vs Houston Rockets
- Miami Heat vs Toronto Raptors
- New Orleans Pelicans vs Los Angeles Lakers
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Cheat Sheet
We've reviewed every player from every team to help you pick out the best choices on the slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Nikola Jokic (DEN, C) | $24,390 | 73.8 | 3 |
| Value | A.J. Lawson (DAL, SG) | $7,330 | 28.9 | 3.9 |
| Fade | Moses Moody (GSW, SF/SG) | $10,280 | 7.8 | 0.8 |
| Cheapie | Brandon Williams (DAL, PG) | $6,000 | 23.3 | 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 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) | $19,030 | 54.3 | 2.9 |
| Value | Brandon Williams (DAL) | $6,000 | 23.3 | 3.9 |
| Fade | James Harden (LAC) | $12,610 | 12.3 | 1 |
| Cheapie | Nick Smith (CHA) | $6,000 | 22.1 | 3.7 |
SG (Shooting Guard)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Anthony Edwards (MIN) | $15,930 | 45.5 | 2.9 |
| Value | A.J. Lawson (DAL) | $7,330 | 28.9 | 3.9 |
| Fade | Moses Moody (GSW) | $10,280 | 7.8 | 0.8 |
| Cheapie | Sidy Cissoko (SAS) | $6,000 | 22.1 | 3.7 |
SF (Small Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | LeBron James (LAL) | $19,630 | 50.8 | 2.6 |
| Value | Sidy Cissoko (SAS) | $6,000 | 22.1 | 3.7 |
| Fade | Moses Moody (GSW) | $10,280 | 7.8 | 0.8 |
| Cheapie | Jalen Wilson (BKN) | $6,740 | 23.6 | 3.5 |
PF (Power Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Zion Williamson (NOP) | $16,990 | 53.5 | 3.2 |
| Value | JT Thor (CHA) | $6,000 | 21.7 | 3.6 |
| Fade | Obi Toppin (IND) | $10,910 | 18.1 | 1.7 |
| Cheapie | Andrew Wiggins (GSW) | $9,770 | 31.3 | 3.2 |
C (Center)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Nikola Jokic (DEN) | $24,390 | 73.8 | 3 |
| Value | Bruno Fernando (ATL) | $9,380 | 35.9 | 3.8 |
| Fade | Duop Reath (POR) | $12,230 | 14.2 | 1.2 |
| Cheapie | Marques Bolden (CHA) | $6,000 | 21 | 3.5 |
Conclusion
When building your NBA Monday team(s), consider starting with a value player like A.J. Lawson. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Nikola Jokic 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 Brandon Williams.
On the other hand, according to our model, Moses Moody 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.
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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