NBA Post Season Monday Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for April 27, 2026
Last updated: Apr 26, 2026, 10:58PM | Published: Apr 26, 2026, 8:58AM
Draftstars Australia's NBA Post Season Monday DFS contest starts at 9:10am AEST on April 27, 2026, and Fantasy Insider has looked at the data for each player on the slate to help you make winning line-ups.
An accurate Draftstars cheat sheet is a must 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 27 and beyond.
Featured NBA Games
Draftstars' NBA Post Season Monday slate includes the following match-ups:
- Houston Rockets vs Los Angeles Lakers
- Philadelphia 76ers vs Boston Celtics
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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 | Jayson Tatum (BOS, SF/PF) | $18,350 | 64.1 | 3.5 |
| Value | Tari Eason (HOU, PF/SF) | $8,370 | 32.8 | 3.9 |
| Fade | Marcus Smart (LAL, PG/SG) | $12,290 | 23.4 | 1.9 |
| Cheapie | Derrick White (BOS, PG/SG) | $9,770 | 37.8 | 3.9 |
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 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 | Amen Thompson (HOU) | $15,620 | 51 | 3.3 |
| Value | Derrick White (BOS) | $9,770 | 37.8 | 3.9 |
| Fade | Marcus Smart (LAL) | $12,290 | 23.4 | 1.9 |
| Cheapie | Payton Pritchard (BOS) | $9,850 | 33.7 | 3.4 |
SG (Shooting Guard)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Jaylen Brown (BOS) | $17,000 | 59.7 | 3.5 |
| Value | Derrick White (BOS) | $9,770 | 37.8 | 3.9 |
| Fade | Marcus Smart (LAL) | $12,290 | 23.4 | 1.9 |
| Cheapie | Quentin Grimes (PHI) | $6,000 | 16.5 | 2.7 |
SF (Small Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Jayson Tatum (BOS) | $18,350 | 64.1 | 3.5 |
| Value | Tari Eason (HOU) | $8,370 | 32.8 | 3.9 |
| Fade | Rui Hachimura (LAL) | $10,120 | 22 | 2.2 |
| Cheapie | Kelly Oubre (PHI) | $9,760 | 29.1 | 3 |
PF (Power Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Jayson Tatum (BOS) | $18,350 | 64.1 | 3.5 |
| Value | Tari Eason (HOU) | $8,370 | 32.8 | 3.9 |
| Fade | Rui Hachimura (LAL) | $10,120 | 22 | 2.2 |
| Cheapie | Kelly Oubre (PHI) | $9,760 | 29.1 | 3 |
C (Center)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Alperen Sengun (HOU) | $17,180 | 54.3 | 3.2 |
| Value | Nikola Vučević (BOS) | $7,850 | 25.6 | 3.3 |
| Cheapie | Andre Drummond (PHI) | $7,680 | 24.2 | 3.2 |
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 Tari Eason. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Jayson Tatum 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 Derrick White.
On the other hand, according to our model, Marcus Smart 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 9:10am 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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