NBA Late Friday Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for February 7, 2025
Last updated: Feb 7, 2025, 1:57AM | Published: Feb 6, 2025, 7:57AM
Draftstars Australia's NBA Late Friday DFS contest kicks off at 2:00pm AEDT on February 7, 2025, and Fantasy Insider has looked at the data for every 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 put together your fantasy teams for Draftstars' NBA contests and enhance your season-long fantasy line-ups on Friday and beyond.
Featured NBA Games
Draftstars' NBA Late Friday slate includes these games:
- Portland Trail Blazers vs Sacramento Kings
- LA Clippers vs Indiana Pacers
- Los Angeles Lakers 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 selections on Friday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Domantas Sabonis (SAC, C) | $19,220 | 52.6 | 2.7 |
| Value | Kevon Looney (GSW, C) | $8,430 | 27.1 | 3.2 |
| Fade | Jonas Valančiūnas (SAC, C) | $10,170 | 15.2 | 1.5 |
| Cheapie | Quinten Post (GSW, C) | $7,890 | 25.2 | 3.2 |
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'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 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 | 49.4 | 2.8 |
| Value | Shake Milton (LAL) | $6,000 | 16.7 | 2.8 |
| Fade | Scoot Henderson (POR) | $11,630 | 26.9 | 2.3 |
| Cheapie | Kris Dunn (LAC) | $6,000 | 14.5 | 2.4 |
SG (Shooting Guard)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Stephen Curry (GSW) | $17,370 | 44.6 | 2.6 |
| Value | Buddy Hield (GSW) | $8,860 | 25.6 | 2.9 |
| Fade | Shaedon Sharpe (POR) | $10,570 | 21.7 | 2.1 |
| Cheapie | Keon Ellis (SAC) | $7,440 | 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 | Derrick Jones (LAC) | $7,930 | 23 | 2.9 |
| Fade | Shaedon Sharpe (POR) | $10,570 | 21.7 | 2.1 |
| Cheapie | Buddy Hield (GSW) | $8,860 | 25.6 | 2.9 |
PF (Power Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | LeBron James (LAL) | $21,710 | 50.5 | 2.3 |
| Value | Derrick Jones (LAC) | $7,930 | 23 | 2.9 |
| Fade | Pascal Siakam (IND) | $15,740 | 35.7 | 2.3 |
| Cheapie | Dorian Finney-Smith (LAL) | $8,850 | 22.3 | 2.5 |
C (Center)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Domantas Sabonis (SAC) | $19,220 | 52.6 | 2.7 |
| Value | Kevon Looney (GSW) | $8,430 | 27.1 | 3.2 |
| Fade | Jonas Valančiūnas (SAC) | $10,170 | 15.2 | 1.5 |
| Cheapie | Quinten Post (GSW) | $7,890 | 25.2 | 3.2 |
Conclusion
When building your NBA Late Friday teams, consider starting with a value player like Kevon Looney. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Domantas Sabonis is a strong option. If you're looking for budget-friendly choices to free up salary cap for more studs, take a look at our cheapie options, including Quinten Post.
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 Late Friday slate closes at 2:00pm 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 Late Friday contest. 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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