NBA Post Season Tuesday Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for May 7, 2024
Last updated: May 6, 2024, 10:58PM | Published: May 6, 2024, 8:57AM
Draftstars Australia's NBA Post Season Tuesday DFS contest kicks off at 9:30am AEST on May 7, 2024, 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 essential for NBA fantasy players. This DFS preview aims to help you in putting together your fantasy teams for Draftstars' NBA contestsas well as enhancing your season-long fantasy line-ups on May 7 and beyond.
Featured NBA Games
Draftstars' NBA Post Season Tuesday slate includes the following match-ups:
- New York Knicks vs Indiana Pacers
- Denver Nuggets vs Minnesota Timberwolves
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We have reviewed every player from every team to help you find the best choices on Tuesday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Nikola Jokic (DEN, C) | $23,230 | 71.8 | 3.1 |
| Value | Jaden McDaniels (MIN, SF) | $7,310 | 25.5 | 3.5 |
| Fade | Tyrese Haliburton (IND, PG) | $16,040 | 41.1 | 2.6 |
| Cheapie | Naz Reid (MIN, PF/C) | $8,800 | 25.2 | 2.9 |
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 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 | Jalen Brunson (NYK) | $20,730 | 56.6 | 2.7 |
| Value | Jamal Murray (DEN) | $14,510 | 42.8 | 2.9 |
| Fade | Tyrese Haliburton (IND) | $16,040 | 41.1 | 2.6 |
| Cheapie | T.J. McConnell (IND) | $8,300 | 23.7 | 2.9 |
SG (Shooting Guard)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Anthony Edwards (MIN) | $18,840 | 51.9 | 2.8 |
| Value | Anthony Edwards (MIN) | $18,840 | 51.9 | 2.8 |
| Fade | Donte DiVincenzo (NYK) | $11,990 | 30.9 | 2.6 |
| Cheapie | Aaron Nesmith (IND) | $8,990 | 24.6 | 2.7 |
SF (Small Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Anthony Edwards (MIN) | $18,840 | 51.9 | 2.8 |
| Value | Jaden McDaniels (MIN) | $7,310 | 25.5 | 3.5 |
| Fade | Donte DiVincenzo (NYK) | $11,990 | 30.9 | 2.6 |
| Cheapie | Aaron Nesmith (IND) | $8,990 | 24.6 | 2.7 |
PF (Power Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Josh Hart (NYK) | $15,320 | 44.3 | 2.9 |
| Value | Karl-Anthony Towns (MIN) | $14,070 | 43.2 | 3.1 |
| Fade | Michael Porter (DEN) | $13,600 | 36.8 | 2.7 |
| Cheapie | Naz Reid (MIN) | $8,800 | 25.2 | 2.9 |
C (Center)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Nikola Jokic (DEN) | $23,230 | 71.8 | 3.1 |
| Value | Myles Turner (IND) | $12,990 | 41.7 | 3.2 |
| Fade | Isaiah Hartenstein (NYK) | $10,590 | 29.1 | 2.7 |
| Cheapie | Naz Reid (MIN) | $8,800 | 25.2 | 2.9 |
Conclusion
In DFS, creating an optimal line-up requires understanding key concepts and metrics. When building your NBA Post Season Tuesday teams, consider starting with a value player like Jaden McDaniels. 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, explore our cheapie options, including Naz Reid.
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 putting together multiple line-ups.
Ready to go? Draftstars' NBA Post Season Tuesday slate closes at 9:30am AEST on Tuesday. 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 Tuesday slate. The unique insights here can give you an edge when you make your NBA DFS line-ups.
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