NBA Friday Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for February 7, 2025
Last updated: Feb 6, 2025, 11:57PM | Published: Feb 6, 2025, 7:57AM
Draftstars Australia's NBA Friday DFS contest begins at 11:33am AEDT on February 7, 2025, 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 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 February 7 and beyond.
Featured NBA Games
Draftstars' NBA Friday slate includes the following match-ups:
- Los Angeles Lakers vs Golden State Warriors
- Minnesota Timberwolves vs Houston Rockets
- Portland Trail Blazers vs Sacramento Kings
- Boston Celtics vs Dallas Mavericks
- LA Clippers vs Indiana Pacers
- Denver Nuggets vs Orlando Magic
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We have reviewed every player from every team to help you make the best selections on Friday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Nikola Jokić (DEN, C) | $25,670 | 60 | 2.3 |
| Value | Quinten Post (GSW, C) | $7,890 | 25.2 | 3.2 |
| Fade | Jonas Valančiūnas (SAC, C) | $10,170 | 19.4 | 1.9 |
| Cheapie | Kevon Looney (GSW, C) | $8,430 | 24.9 | 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 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 | James Harden (LAC) | $17,870 | 48 | 2.7 |
| Value | Cole Anthony (ORL) | $10,450 | 31.8 | 3 |
| Fade | Scoot Henderson (POR) | $11,630 | 26.9 | 2.3 |
| Cheapie | Shake Milton (LAL) | $6,000 | 15.9 | 2.6 |
SG (Shooting Guard)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Anthony Edwards (MIN) | $19,080 | 47 | 2.5 |
| Value | Buddy Hield (GSW) | $8,860 | 24.7 | 2.8 |
| Fade | Christian Braun (DEN) | $12,890 | 25.8 | 2 |
| Cheapie | Kentavious Caldwell-Pope (ORL) | $7,450 | 20.8 | 2.8 |
SF (Small Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | LeBron James (LAL) | $21,710 | 50.5 | 2.3 |
| Value | Sam Hauser (BOS) | $6,000 | 16.9 | 2.8 |
| Fade | Christian Braun (DEN) | $12,890 | 25.8 | 2 |
| Cheapie | Buddy Hield (GSW) | $8,860 | 24.7 | 2.8 |
PF (Power Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | LeBron James (LAL) | $21,710 | 50.5 | 2.3 |
| Value | Tari Eason (HOU) | $11,430 | 32.8 | 2.9 |
| Fade | Pascal Siakam (IND) | $15,740 | 35.7 | 2.3 |
| Cheapie | Sam Hauser (BOS) | $6,000 | 16.9 | 2.8 |
C (Center)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Nikola Jokić (DEN) | $25,670 | 60 | 2.3 |
| Value | Quinten Post (GSW) | $7,890 | 25.2 | 3.2 |
| Fade | Jonas Valančiūnas (SAC) | $10,170 | 19.4 | 1.9 |
| Cheapie | Kevon Looney (GSW) | $8,430 | 24.9 | 2.9 |
Conclusion
In DFS, creating an optimal line-up requires understanding key concepts and metrics. When building your NBA Friday teams, consider starting with a value player like Quinten Post. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Nikola Jokić is a strong option. If you're seeking budget-friendly choices to free up salary cap for more studs, check out our cheapie options, including Kevon Looney.
On the other hand, according to our model, Jonas Valančiūnas 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 Friday slate closes at 11:33am 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 give you an edge when you make your NBA DFS line-ups.
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