NBA Sunday Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for February 9, 2025
Last updated: Feb 8, 2025, 11:57PM | Published: Feb 8, 2025, 7:57AM
Draftstars Australia's NBA Sunday DFS contest commences at 11:10am AEDT on February 9, 2025, and Fantasy Insider has looked at the data for each player on the slate to help you build winning line-ups.
An accurate 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 enhance your season-long fantasy line-ups on Sunday and beyond.
Featured NBA Games
Draftstars' NBA Sunday slate consists of these match-ups:
- Orlando Magic vs San Antonio Spurs
- Minnesota Timberwolves vs Portland Trail Blazers
- LA Clippers vs Utah Jazz
- Phoenix Suns vs Denver Nuggets
- Chicago Bulls vs Golden State Warriors
- New York Knicks vs Boston Celtics
- Memphis Grizzlies vs Oklahoma City Thunder
- Sacramento Kings vs New Orleans Pelicans
- Washington Wizards vs Atlanta Hawks
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We have reviewed every player from every team to help you make the best choices on Sunday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Nikola Jokić (DEN, C) | $25,680 | 73.9 | 2.9 |
| Value | Rob Dillingham (MIN, SG/PG) | $7,140 | 30.9 | 4.3 |
| Fade | Stephon Castle (SAS, SG/PG) | $12,460 | 25.6 | 2.1 |
| Cheapie | Kyle Filipowski (UTA, PF/C) | $6,000 | 23.2 | 3.9 |
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 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 those needing to stay under the salary cap, "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 | Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (OKC) | $20,630 | 57.8 | 2.8 |
| Value | Rob Dillingham (MIN) | $7,140 | 30.9 | 4.3 |
| Fade | Stephon Castle (SAS) | $12,460 | 25.6 | 2.1 |
| Cheapie | Nickeil Alexander-Walker (MIN) | $9,580 | 26.8 | 2.8 |
SG (Shooting Guard)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Devin Booker (PHX) | $18,360 | 52 | 2.8 |
| Value | Rob Dillingham (MIN) | $7,140 | 30.9 | 4.3 |
| Fade | Stephon Castle (SAS) | $12,460 | 25.6 | 2.1 |
| Cheapie | AJ Johnson (WAS) | $6,000 | 19.7 | 3.3 |
SF (Small Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Jayson Tatum (BOS) | $19,160 | 51.5 | 2.7 |
| Value | Brice Sensabaugh (UTA) | $6,000 | 22.5 | 3.7 |
| Fade | Shaedon Sharpe (POR) | $11,100 | 23.3 | 2.1 |
| Cheapie | Justin Champagnie (WAS) | $6,950 | 24.4 | 3.5 |
PF (Power Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Jayson Tatum (BOS) | $19,160 | 51.5 | 2.7 |
| Value | Kyle Filipowski (UTA) | $6,000 | 23.2 | 3.9 |
| Fade | Jeremy Sochan (SAS) | $10,570 | 22.8 | 2.2 |
| Cheapie | Brice Sensabaugh (UTA) | $6,000 | 22.5 | 3.7 |
C (Center)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Nikola Jokić (DEN) | $25,680 | 73.9 | 2.9 |
| Value | Kyle Filipowski (UTA) | $6,000 | 23.2 | 3.9 |
| Fade | Zach Edey (MEM) | $11,880 | 25.1 | 2.1 |
| Cheapie | Richaun Holmes (WAS) | $8,890 | 33.1 | 3.7 |
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 Rob Dillingham. 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, explore our cheapie options, including Kyle Filipowski.
On the other hand, according to our model, Stephon Castle is one of the worst value options on the slate, suggesting you might want to limit exposure to him if putting together multiple line-ups.
Ready to go? Draftstars' NBA Sunday slate closes at 11:10am AEDT 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 slate. 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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