NBA Post Season Saturday Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for May 11, 2024
Last updated: May 10, 2024, 10:57PM | Published: May 10, 2024, 8:57AM
Draftstars Australia's NBA Post Season Saturday DFS contest kicks off at 9:13am AEST on May 11, 2024, and Fantasy Insider has crunched the numbers 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 aims to help you in assembling your fantasy teams for Draftstars' NBA contestsas well as enhancing your season-long fantasy line-ups on Saturday and beyond.
Featured NBA Games
Draftstars' NBA Post Season Saturday slate includes the following match-ups:
- Indiana Pacers vs New York Knicks
- Minnesota Timberwolves vs Denver Nuggets
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We've reviewed every player from every team to help you find the best choices on Saturday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Nikola Jokic (DEN, C) | $23,130 | 71.8 | 3.1 |
| Value | Isaiah Hartenstein (NYK, C) | $12,630 | 42.9 | 3.4 |
| Fade | Tyrese Haliburton (IND, PG) | $16,790 | 42.3 | 2.5 |
| Cheapie | Precious Achiuwa (NYK, PF/C) | $7,970 | 26.3 | 3.3 |
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 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 | Jalen Brunson (NYK) | $22,020 | 56.2 | 2.6 |
| Value | T.J. McConnell (IND) | $9,690 | 29.6 | 3.1 |
| Fade | Tyrese Haliburton (IND) | $16,790 | 42.3 | 2.5 |
| Cheapie | Andrew Nembhard (IND) | $9,730 | 20.1 | 2.1 |
SG (Shooting Guard)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Anthony Edwards (MIN) | $18,720 | 52 | 2.8 |
| Value | Anthony Edwards (MIN) | $18,720 | 52 | 2.8 |
| Fade | Donte DiVincenzo (NYK) | $14,890 | 39.4 | 2.6 |
| Cheapie | Nickeil Alexander-Walker (MIN) | $7,410 | 19.1 | 2.6 |
SF (Small Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Anthony Edwards (MIN) | $18,720 | 52 | 2.8 |
| Value | Jaden McDaniels (MIN) | $7,990 | 23.5 | 2.9 |
| Fade | Donte DiVincenzo (NYK) | $14,890 | 39.4 | 2.6 |
| Cheapie | Nickeil Alexander-Walker (MIN) | $7,410 | 19.1 | 2.6 |
PF (Power Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Josh Hart (NYK) | $16,490 | 47 | 2.9 |
| Value | Precious Achiuwa (NYK) | $7,970 | 26.3 | 3.3 |
| Fade | Aaron Gordon (DEN) | $11,100 | 30.8 | 2.8 |
| Cheapie | Naz Reid (MIN) | $8,760 | 22 | 2.5 |
C (Center)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Nikola Jokic (DEN) | $23,130 | 71.8 | 3.1 |
| Value | Isaiah Hartenstein (NYK) | $12,630 | 42.9 | 3.4 |
| Fade | Rudy Gobert (MIN) | $13,410 | 41.5 | 3.1 |
| Cheapie | Precious Achiuwa (NYK) | $7,970 | 26.3 | 3.3 |
Conclusion
When building your NBA Post Season Saturday teams, consider starting with a value player like Isaiah Hartenstein. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Nikola Jokic 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 Precious Achiuwa.
On the other hand, according to our model, Tyrese Haliburton 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 Post Season Saturday slate closes at 9:13am AEST on Saturday. 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 Saturday slate. The unique insights here can give you an edge when you make your NBA DFS line-ups.
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