NBA Friday Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for February 14, 2025
Last updated: Feb 14, 2025, 12:57AM | Published: Feb 13, 2025, 7:57AM
Draftstars Australia's NBA Friday DFS contest commences at 12:10pm AEDT on February 14, 2025, and Fantasy Insider has looked at the data for each player on the slate to help you build winning line-ups.
A reliable Draftstars cheat sheet is essential 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 February 14 and beyond.
Featured NBA Games
Draftstars' NBA Friday slate features these match-ups:
- Dallas Mavericks vs Miami Heat
- New Orleans Pelicans vs Sacramento Kings
- Minnesota Timberwolves vs Oklahoma City Thunder
- Utah Jazz vs LA Clippers
- 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 choices on Friday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (OKC, PG) | $20,390 | 55.2 | 2.7 |
| Value | Spencer Dinwiddie (DAL, PG/SG) | $8,280 | 31.2 | 3.8 |
| Fade | Isaiah Collier (UTA, PG) | $13,290 | 26.4 | 2 |
| Cheapie | Kessler Edwards (DAL, SF/PF) | $6,000 | 21.2 | 3.5 |
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'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 budget-conscious strategies, "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 | Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (OKC) | $20,390 | 55.2 | 2.7 |
| Value | Spencer Dinwiddie (DAL) | $8,280 | 31.2 | 3.8 |
| Fade | Isaiah Collier (UTA) | $13,290 | 26.4 | 2 |
| Cheapie | Rob Dillingham (MIN) | $7,000 | 21.6 | 3.1 |
SG (Shooting Guard)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Stephen Curry (GSW) | $16,730 | 47.1 | 2.8 |
| Value | Spencer Dinwiddie (DAL) | $8,280 | 31.2 | 3.8 |
| Fade | Aaron Wiggins (OKC) | $11,750 | 24.5 | 2.1 |
| Cheapie | Alec Burks (MIA) | $6,000 | 20 | 3.3 |
SF (Small Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Zach LaVine (SAC) | $14,730 | 42.4 | 2.9 |
| Value | Kessler Edwards (DAL) | $6,000 | 21.2 | 3.5 |
| Fade | Aaron Wiggins (OKC) | $11,750 | 24.5 | 2.1 |
| Cheapie | Amir Coffey (LAC) | $6,400 | 21.1 | 3.3 |
PF (Power Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Jalen Williams (OKC) | $15,310 | 42 | 2.7 |
| Value | Kessler Edwards (DAL) | $6,000 | 21.2 | 3.5 |
| Fade | Jaden McDaniels (MIN) | $12,730 | 29.4 | 2.3 |
| Cheapie | Kyle Filipowski (UTA) | $7,110 | 24.9 | 3.5 |
C (Center)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Domantas Sabonis (SAC) | $18,990 | 54 | 2.8 |
| Value | Kyle Filipowski (UTA) | $7,110 | 24.9 | 3.5 |
| Fade | Isaiah Hartenstein (OKC) | $13,600 | 29.7 | 2.2 |
| Cheapie | Yves Missi (NOP) | $9,620 | 28.4 | 3 |
Conclusion
When building your NBA Friday teams, consider starting with a value player like Spencer Dinwiddie. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is a strong option. If you're seeking budget-friendly choices to free up salary cap for more studs, explore our cheapie options, including Kessler Edwards.
On the other hand, according to our model, Isaiah Collier 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 Friday slate closes at 12:10pm AEDT on Friday. 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 Friday slate. The unique insights here can help you maximize points while adhering to the salary cap when you make your NBA DFS line-ups.
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