NBA Friday Late Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for March 21, 2025
Mar 20, 2025, 7:57AM
Draftstars Australia's NBA Friday Late DFS contest starts at 1:11pm AEDT on March 21, 2025, and Fantasy Insider has crunched the numbers for every 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 improve your season-long fantasy line-ups on March 21 and beyond.
Featured NBA Games
Draftstars' NBA Friday Late slate features the following games:
- Golden State Warriors vs Toronto Raptors
- Sacramento Kings vs Chicago Bulls
- Los Angeles Lakers vs Milwaukee Bucks
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We have reviewed every player from every team to help you find the best picks on Friday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Giannis Antetokounmpo (MIL, C/PF) | $22,180 | 61.1 | 2.8 |
| Value | Jordan Goodwin (LAL, SG/PG) | $7,890 | 36 | 4.6 |
| Fade | Orlando Robinson (TOR, C) | $12,220 | 20.5 | 1.7 |
| Cheapie | Shake Milton (LAL, SG/PG) | $6,000 | 24.9 | 4.2 |
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 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 | Stephen Curry (GSW) | $16,420 | 46.2 | 2.8 |
| Value | Jordan Goodwin (LAL) | $7,890 | 36 | 4.6 |
| Fade | A.J. Lawson (TOR) | $11,570 | 20.9 | 1.8 |
| Cheapie | Shake Milton (LAL) | $6,000 | 24.9 | 4.2 |
SG (Shooting Guard)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Zach LaVine (SAC) | $15,190 | 43.9 | 2.9 |
| Value | Jordan Goodwin (LAL) | $7,890 | 36 | 4.6 |
| Fade | A.J. Lawson (TOR) | $11,570 | 20.9 | 1.8 |
| Cheapie | Shake Milton (LAL) | $6,000 | 24.9 | 4.2 |
SF (Small Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Zach LaVine (SAC) | $15,190 | 43.9 | 2.9 |
| Value | Dalton Knecht (LAL) | $8,570 | 30.1 | 3.5 |
| Fade | Moses Moody (GSW) | $10,180 | 21.3 | 2.1 |
| Cheapie | Gary Trent (MIL) | $7,100 | 20.8 | 2.9 |
PF (Power Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Giannis Antetokounmpo (MIL) | $22,180 | 61.1 | 2.8 |
| Value | Matas Buzelis (CHI) | $7,460 | 24.3 | 3.3 |
| Fade | Kyle Kuzma (MIL) | $12,040 | 31.2 | 2.6 |
| Cheapie | Trey Lyles (SAC) | $6,560 | 19.1 | 2.9 |
C (Center)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Giannis Antetokounmpo (MIL) | $22,180 | 61.1 | 2.8 |
| Value | Quinten Post (GSW) | $7,690 | 23.5 | 3.1 |
| Fade | Orlando Robinson (TOR) | $12,220 | 20.5 | 1.7 |
| Cheapie | Trey Lyles (SAC) | $6,560 | 19.1 | 2.9 |
Conclusion
When building your NBA Friday Late teams, consider starting with a value player like Jordan Goodwin. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Giannis Antetokounmpo is a strong option. If you're seeking budget-friendly choices to free up salary cap for more studs, explore our cheapie options, including Shake Milton.
On the other hand, according to our model, Orlando Robinson 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 Late slate closes at 1:11pm 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 Late contest. The unique insights here can help you balance star power, value and budget management when you make your NBA DFS line-ups.
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