NBA Saturday Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for March 15, 2025
Mar 14, 2025, 7:57AM
Draftstars Australia's NBA Saturday DFS contest starts at 10:00am AEDT on March 15, 2025, and Fantasy Insider has looked at the data for each player on the slate to help you build winning line-ups.
A handy 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 enhance your season-long fantasy line-ups on Saturday and beyond.
Featured NBA Games
Draftstars' NBA Saturday slate includes the following games:
- Atlanta Hawks vs LA Clippers
- Phoenix Suns vs Sacramento Kings
- Memphis Grizzlies vs Cleveland Cavaliers
- Minnesota Timberwolves vs Orlando Magic
- San Antonio Spurs vs Charlotte Hornets
- Houston Rockets vs Dallas Mavericks
- Denver Nuggets vs Los Angeles Lakers
- Utah Jazz vs Toronto Raptors
- Philadelphia 76ers vs Indiana Pacers
- Miami Heat vs Boston Celtics
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We have reviewed every player from every team to help you find the best choices on Saturday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Nikola Jokić (DEN, C) | $25,000 | 70.1 | 2.8 |
| Value | Immanuel Quickley (TOR, PG) | $12,120 | 37.8 | 3.1 |
| Fade | Jonas Valančiūnas (SAC, C) | $14,400 | 21.7 | 1.5 |
| Cheapie | A.J. Lawson (TOR, SG/PG) | $9,810 | 29.9 | 3 |
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 | Luka Dončić (LAL) | $23,590 | 61.7 | 2.6 |
| Value | Immanuel Quickley (TOR) | $12,120 | 37.8 | 3.1 |
| Fade | Scotty Pippen (MEM) | $10,380 | 18 | 1.7 |
| Cheapie | A.J. Lawson (TOR) | $9,810 | 29.9 | 3 |
SG (Shooting Guard)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Devin Booker (PHX) | $16,650 | 44.5 | 2.7 |
| Value | Cole Anthony (ORL) | $10,400 | 31.7 | 3 |
| Fade | Max Christie (DAL) | $10,130 | 17.7 | 1.8 |
| Cheapie | A.J. Lawson (TOR) | $9,810 | 29.9 | 3 |
SF (Small Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Jaylen Brown (BOS) | $16,420 | 44 | 2.7 |
| Value | Zach LaVine (SAC) | $14,670 | 41.9 | 2.9 |
| Fade | Max Christie (DAL) | $10,130 | 17.7 | 1.8 |
| Cheapie | Max Strus (CLE) | $9,270 | 26.1 | 2.8 |
PF (Power Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Jayson Tatum (BOS) | $21,170 | 54.8 | 2.6 |
| Value | Guerschon Yabusele (PHI) | $8,720 | 25.1 | 2.9 |
| Fade | Al Horford (BOS) | $11,750 | 17.8 | 1.5 |
| Cheapie | Bol Bol (PHX) | $6,720 | 18.9 | 2.8 |
C (Center)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Nikola Jokić (DEN) | $25,000 | 70.1 | 2.8 |
| Value | Andre Drummond (PHI) | $8,860 | 27 | 3 |
| Fade | Jonas Valančiūnas (SAC) | $14,400 | 21.7 | 1.5 |
| Cheapie | Guerschon Yabusele (PHI) | $8,720 | 25.1 | 2.9 |
Conclusion
When building your NBA Saturday teams, consider starting with a value player like Immanuel Quickley. 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 A.J. Lawson.
On the other hand, according to our model, Jonas Valančiūnas is one of the lowest value options on the slate, suggesting you might want to limit exposure to him if building out multiple line-ups.
Ready to go? Draftstars' NBA Saturday slate closes at 10:00am AEDT on Saturday. 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 Saturday contest. The unique insights here can give you an edge when you make your NBA DFS line-ups.
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