NBA Friday Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for March 7, 2025
Last updated: Mar 6, 2025, 11:58PM | Published: Mar 6, 2025, 9:29AM
Draftstars Australia's NBA Friday DFS contest commences at 11:10am AEDT on March 7, 2025, and Fantasy Insider has crunched the numbers for every player on the slate to help you create winning line-ups.
A reliable Draftstars cheat sheet is a must for NBA fantasy players. This DFS preview is designed to help you build your fantasy teams for Draftstars' NBA contests and improve your season-long fantasy line-ups on March 7 and beyond.
Featured NBA Games
Draftstars' NBA Friday slate features the following match-ups:
- Boston Celtics vs Philadelphia 76ers
- Brooklyn Nets vs Golden State Warriors
- Atlanta Hawks vs Indiana Pacers
- Orlando Magic vs Chicago Bulls
- New Orleans Pelicans vs Houston Rockets
- Los Angeles Lakers vs New York Knicks
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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 | Luka Dončić (LAL, PG) | $21,100 | 56.1 | 2.7 |
| Value | Torrey Craig (BOS, PF/SF) | $6,000 | 26.8 | 4.5 |
| Fade | Cam Thomas (BKN, PG) | $13,470 | 29.5 | 2.2 |
| Cheapie | Obi Toppin (IND, PF/C) | $7,480 | 26.3 | 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 | Luka Dončić (LAL) | $21,100 | 56.1 | 2.7 |
| Value | T.J. McConnell (IND) | $8,270 | 27.6 | 3.3 |
| Fade | Cam Thomas (BKN) | $13,470 | 29.5 | 2.2 |
| Cheapie | Bruce Brown (NOP) | $6,690 | 18.7 | 2.8 |
SG (Shooting Guard)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Austin Reaves (LAL) | $13,090 | 39.5 | 3 |
| Value | Ben Sheppard (IND) | $6,000 | 19.5 | 3.2 |
| Fade | Coby White (CHI) | $14,610 | 32.2 | 2.2 |
| Cheapie | Lonnie Walker (PHI) | $6,000 | 19.3 | 3.2 |
SF (Small Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | LeBron James (LAL) | $19,170 | 52.1 | 2.7 |
| Value | Torrey Craig (BOS) | $6,000 | 26.8 | 4.5 |
| Fade | Coby White (CHI) | $14,610 | 32.2 | 2.2 |
| Cheapie | Lonnie Walker (PHI) | $6,000 | 19.3 | 3.2 |
PF (Power Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Jayson Tatum (BOS) | $19,860 | 52.9 | 2.7 |
| Value | Torrey Craig (BOS) | $6,000 | 26.8 | 4.5 |
| Fade | Guerschon Yabusele (PHI) | $12,300 | 27.1 | 2.2 |
| Cheapie | Obi Toppin (IND) | $7,480 | 26.3 | 3.5 |
C (Center)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Alperen Şengün (HOU) | $18,490 | 55.6 | 3 |
| Value | Obi Toppin (IND) | $7,480 | 26.3 | 3.5 |
| Fade | Guerschon Yabusele (PHI) | $12,300 | 27.1 | 2.2 |
| Cheapie | Day'Ron Sharpe (BKN) | $8,130 | 24.3 | 3 |
Conclusion
When building your NBA Friday teams, consider starting with a value player like Torrey Craig. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Luka Dončić 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 Obi Toppin.
On the other hand, according to our model, Cam Thomas 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 11:10am 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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