NBA Post Season Monday Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for April 20, 2026
Last updated: Apr 19, 2026, 9:57PM | Published: Apr 19, 2026, 8:58AM
Draftstars Australia's NBA Post Season Monday DFS contest begins at 8:40am AEST on April 20, 2026, and Fantasy Insider has looked at the data for each player on the slate to help you build winning line-ups.
An accurate 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 enhance your season-long fantasy line-ups on April 20 and beyond.
Featured NBA Games
Draftstars' NBA Post Season Monday slate includes the following match-ups:
- Detroit Pistons vs Orlando Magic
- San Antonio Spurs vs Portland Trail Blazers
Fantasy Insider, renowned for its world-class DFS tools and projections since 2015, employs the same machine learning models as Stats Insider to make some of the most accurate DFS projections available.
With the best NBA fantasy insights and DFS strategies from Fantasy Insider, you're set to win in more NBA fantasy contests.
Cheat Sheet and Projections
We have 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 | Victor Wembanyama (SAS, C) | $21,180 | 59 | 2.8 |
| Value | Donovan Clingan (POR, C) | $11,010 | 40.3 | 3.7 |
| Fade | Paolo Banchero (ORL, PF) | $16,900 | 42.9 | 2.5 |
| Cheapie | Robert Williams (POR, C) | $6,660 | 23.1 | 3.5 |
According to Fantasy Insider's DFS model, our "stud" is the highest projected scorer across the slate, while "value" picks provide 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 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 | Cade Cunningham (DET) | $20,010 | 50.9 | 2.5 |
| Value | Jalen Suggs (ORL) | $12,220 | 37.4 | 3.1 |
| Fade | De'Aaron Fox (SAS) | $13,420 | 34.3 | 2.6 |
| Cheapie | Dylan Harper (SAS) | $7,280 | 22.3 | 3.1 |
SG (Shooting Guard)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Stephon Castle (SAS) | $13,690 | 39.8 | 2.9 |
| Value | Ausar Thompson (DET) | $10,220 | 31.9 | 3.1 |
| Fade | Desmond Bane (ORL) | $13,080 | 35.2 | 2.7 |
| Cheapie | Dylan Harper (SAS) | $7,280 | 22.3 | 3.1 |
SF (Small Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Deni Avdija (POR) | $18,630 | 54.2 | 2.9 |
| Value | Duncan Robinson (DET) | $7,250 | 24.5 | 3.4 |
| Fade | Toumani Camara (POR) | $10,430 | 26.8 | 2.6 |
| Cheapie | Julian Champagnie (SAS) | $8,400 | 25.3 | 3 |
PF (Power Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Deni Avdija (POR) | $18,630 | 54.2 | 2.9 |
| Value | Deni Avdija (POR) | $18,630 | 54.2 | 2.9 |
| Fade | Paolo Banchero (ORL) | $16,900 | 42.9 | 2.5 |
| Cheapie | Tobias Harris (DET) | $9,270 | 26.5 | 2.9 |
C (Center)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Victor Wembanyama (SAS) | $21,180 | 59 | 2.8 |
| Value | Donovan Clingan (POR) | $11,010 | 40.3 | 3.7 |
| Fade | Jalen Duren (DET) | $15,120 | 42.2 | 2.8 |
| Cheapie | Robert Williams (POR) | $6,660 | 23.1 | 3.5 |
Conclusion
In DFS, creating an optimal line-up requires understanding key concepts and metrics. When building your NBA Post Season Monday teams, consider starting with a value player like Donovan Clingan. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Victor Wembanyama is a strong option. If you're looking for budget-friendly choices to free up salary cap for more studs, take a look at our cheapie options, including Robert Williams.
On the other hand, according to our model, Paolo Banchero is one of the lowest value options on the slate, suggesting you might want to limit exposure to him if putting together multiple line-ups.
Ready to go? Draftstars' NBA Post Season Monday slate closes at 8:40am AEST 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 Post Season 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.
For the latest projections and optimised NBA Post Season Monday line-ups, check out the Fantasy Insider Cruncher on Draftstars! It's free to use when you're logged in.
Please note that if you use our DFS tips for betting purposes, ensure you gamble responsibly and keep track of your money. For free and confidential support, call 1800 858 858 or visit gamblinghelponline.org.au.
