NBA Post Season Sunday Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for April 21, 2024
Last updated: Apr 20, 2024, 9:58PM | Published: Apr 20, 2024, 8:57AM
Draftstars Australia's NBA Post Season Sunday DFS contest kicks off at 8:05am AEST on April 21, 2024, and Fantasy Insider has crunched the numbers for each player on the slate to help you build winning line-ups.
An accurate Draftstars cheat sheet is essential for NBA fantasy players. This DFS preview aims to guide you in assembling your fantasy teams for Draftstars' NBA contests or enhancing your season-long fantasy line-ups on Sunday and beyond.
Featured NBA Games
Draftstars' NBA Post Season Sunday slate includes these match-ups:
- Denver Nuggets vs Los Angeles Lakers
- New York Knicks vs Philadelphia 76ers
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We have reviewed every player from every team to help you find the best choices on Sunday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Nikola Jokic (DEN, C) | $22,830 | 68.1 | 3 |
| Value | Anthony Davis (LAL, C) | $18,890 | 64.1 | 3.4 |
| Fade | LeBron James (LAL, SF/PF) | $20,700 | 49.1 | 2.4 |
| Cheapie | Rui Hachimura (LAL, SF/PF) | $9,990 | 30.2 | 3 |
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 highlight 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) | $19,990 | 57 | 2.9 |
| Value | Jamal Murray (DEN) | $16,560 | 49.1 | 3 |
| Fade | Austin Reaves (LAL) | $11,730 | 32.1 | 2.7 |
| Cheapie | Christian Braun (DEN) | $6,170 | 17.9 | 2.9 |
SG (Shooting Guard)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Donte DiVincenzo (NYK) | $13,490 | 39.4 | 2.9 |
| Value | Donte DiVincenzo (NYK) | $13,490 | 39.4 | 2.9 |
| Fade | Austin Reaves (LAL) | $11,730 | 32.1 | 2.7 |
| Cheapie | Christian Braun (DEN) | $6,170 | 17.9 | 2.9 |
SF (Small Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | LeBron James (LAL) | $20,700 | 49.1 | 2.4 |
| Value | Rui Hachimura (LAL) | $9,990 | 30.2 | 3 |
| Fade | Josh Hart (NYK) | $13,140 | 34.4 | 2.6 |
| Cheapie | Taurean Prince (LAL) | $6,480 | 16 | 2.5 |
PF (Power Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | LeBron James (LAL) | $20,700 | 49.1 | 2.4 |
| Value | Aaron Gordon (DEN) | $11,950 | 36.4 | 3 |
| Fade | Josh Hart (NYK) | $13,140 | 34.4 | 2.6 |
| Cheapie | Rui Hachimura (LAL) | $9,990 | 30.2 | 3 |
C (Center)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Nikola Jokic (DEN) | $22,830 | 68.1 | 3 |
| Value | Anthony Davis (LAL) | $18,890 | 64.1 | 3.4 |
| Fade | Isaiah Hartenstein (NYK) | $10,990 | 30.4 | 2.8 |
| Cheapie | Peyton Watson (DEN) | $6,010 | 14.6 | 2.4 |
Conclusion
When building your NBA Post Season Sunday teams, consider starting with a value player like Anthony Davis. 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 Rui Hachimura.
On the other hand, according to our model, LeBron James is one of the worst value options on the slate, suggesting you might want to limit exposure to him if building multiple line-ups.
Ready to go? Draftstars' NBA Post Season Sunday slate closes at 8:05am AEST on Sunday. 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 Sunday slate. The unique insights here can give you an edge when you make your NBA DFS line-ups.
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