NBA Post Season Monday Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for April 21, 2025
Apr 20, 2025, 8:57AM
Draftstars Australia's NBA Post Season Monday DFS contest starts at 9:03am AEST on April 21, 2025, and Fantasy Insider has looked at the data for each player on the slate to help you make winning line-ups.
A handy Draftstars cheat sheet is crucial 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 Monday and beyond.
Featured NBA Games
Draftstars' NBA Post Season Monday slate features these match-ups:
- Cleveland Cavaliers vs Miami Heat
- Houston Rockets vs Golden State Warriors
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We've reviewed every player from every team to help you find the best selections on Monday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Stephen Curry (GSW, PG) | $16,920 | 52.7 | 3.1 |
| Value | Stephen Curry (GSW, PG) | $16,920 | 52.7 | 3.1 |
| Fade | Fred VanVleet (HOU, PG) | $12,110 | 29.9 | 2.5 |
| Cheapie | Moses Moody (GSW, SF/SG) | $7,690 | 23.7 | 3.1 |
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 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 | Stephen Curry (GSW) | $16,920 | 52.7 | 3.1 |
| Value | Stephen Curry (GSW) | $16,920 | 52.7 | 3.1 |
| Fade | Fred VanVleet (HOU) | $12,110 | 29.9 | 2.5 |
| Cheapie | Davion Mitchell (MIA) | $9,960 | 26.1 | 2.6 |
SG (Shooting Guard)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Donovan Mitchell (CLE) | $16,940 | 45.5 | 2.7 |
| Value | Moses Moody (GSW) | $7,690 | 23.7 | 3.1 |
| Fade | Jalen Green (HOU) | $14,010 | 35.7 | 2.5 |
| Cheapie | Gary Payton (GSW) | $6,050 | 16.7 | 2.8 |
SF (Small Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Jimmy Butler (GSW) | $15,670 | 43.7 | 2.8 |
| Value | Moses Moody (GSW) | $7,690 | 23.7 | 3.1 |
| Fade | Amen Thompson (HOU) | $14,590 | 36.9 | 2.5 |
| Cheapie | Gary Payton (GSW) | $6,050 | 16.7 | 2.8 |
PF (Power Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Bam Adebayo (MIA) | $15,120 | 45.2 | 3 |
| Value | Bam Adebayo (MIA) | $15,120 | 45.2 | 3 |
| Fade | Draymond Green (GSW) | $12,350 | 33.7 | 2.7 |
| Cheapie | Tari Eason (HOU) | $9,180 | 25.7 | 2.8 |
C (Center)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Alperen Şengün (HOU) | $16,370 | 46.3 | 2.8 |
| Value | Bam Adebayo (MIA) | $15,120 | 45.2 | 3 |
| Fade | Jarrett Allen (CLE) | $12,630 | 33.3 | 2.6 |
| Cheapie | Steven Adams (HOU) | $7,240 | 20.5 | 2.8 |
Conclusion
When building your NBA Post Season Monday teams, consider starting with a value player like Stephen Curry. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Stephen Curry is a strong option. If you're seeking budget-friendly choices to free up salary cap for more studs, take a look at our cheapie options, including Moses Moody.
On the other hand, according to our model, Fred VanVleet 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 Post Season Monday slate closes at 9:03am 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 contest. The unique insights here can give you an edge when you make your NBA DFS line-ups.
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