NBA Sunday Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for April 6, 2025
Apr 5, 2025, 7:57AM
Draftstars Australia's NBA Sunday DFS contest starts at 9:10am AEST on April 6, 2025, and Fantasy Insider has looked at the data for each player on the slate to help you make winning line-ups.
A handy Draftstars cheat sheet is essential for NBA fantasy players. This DFS preview is designed to help you assemble your fantasy teams for Draftstars' NBA contests and improve your season-long fantasy line-ups on April 6 and beyond.
Featured NBA Games
Draftstars' NBA Sunday slate consists of the following match-ups:
- LA Clippers vs Dallas Mavericks
- Detroit Pistons vs Memphis Grizzlies
- Philadelphia 76ers vs Minnesota Timberwolves
- Miami Heat vs Milwaukee Bucks
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We've reviewed every player from every team to help you find the best selections on Sunday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Giannis Antetokounmpo (MIL, PF/C) | $23,960 | 66 | 2.8 |
| Value | Santi Aldama (MEM, C/PF) | $11,250 | 37.3 | 3.3 |
| Fade | Dereck Lively (DAL, C) | $10,130 | 19.4 | 1.9 |
| Cheapie | Jaden McDaniels (MIN, SF) | $9,930 | 32.3 | 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 | Cade Cunningham (DET) | $18,680 | 51.8 | 2.8 |
| Value | Luke Kennard (MEM) | $6,000 | 18.7 | 3.1 |
| Fade | Dennis Schröder (DET) | $11,810 | 24.3 | 2.1 |
| Cheapie | Ryan Rollins (MIL) | $9,150 | 27.8 | 3 |
SG (Shooting Guard)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Anthony Edwards (MIN) | $17,260 | 48.8 | 2.8 |
| Value | Luke Kennard (MEM) | $6,000 | 18.7 | 3.1 |
| Fade | Dennis Schröder (DET) | $11,810 | 24.3 | 2.1 |
| Cheapie | Lonnie Walker (PHI) | $8,760 | 25.7 | 2.9 |
SF (Small Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Desmond Bane (MEM) | $14,580 | 41.5 | 2.8 |
| Value | Jaden McDaniels (MIN) | $9,930 | 32.3 | 3.2 |
| Fade | Kawhi Leonard (LAC) | $17,460 | 34.3 | 2 |
| Cheapie | Derrick Jones (LAC) | $7,130 | 22.4 | 3.1 |
PF (Power Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Giannis Antetokounmpo (MIL) | $23,960 | 66 | 2.8 |
| Value | Santi Aldama (MEM) | $11,250 | 37.3 | 3.3 |
| Fade | Kawhi Leonard (LAC) | $17,460 | 34.3 | 2 |
| Cheapie | Derrick Jones (LAC) | $7,130 | 22.4 | 3.1 |
C (Center)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Giannis Antetokounmpo (MIL) | $23,960 | 66 | 2.8 |
| Value | Santi Aldama (MEM) | $11,250 | 37.3 | 3.3 |
| Fade | Dereck Lively (DAL) | $10,130 | 19.4 | 1.9 |
| Cheapie | Isaiah Stewart (DET) | $7,100 | 17.5 | 2.5 |
Conclusion
In DFS, creating an optimal line-up requires understanding key concepts and metrics. When building your NBA Sunday teams, consider starting with a value player like Santi Aldama. 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, take a look at our cheapie options, including Jaden McDaniels.
On the other hand, according to our model, Dereck Lively is one of the lowest value options on the slate, suggesting you might want to limit exposure to him if building multiple line-ups.
Ready to go? Draftstars' NBA Sunday slate closes at 9:10am AEST on Sunday. 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 Sunday contest. The unique insights here can give you an edge when you make your NBA DFS line-ups.
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