NBA Sunday Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for January 26, 2025
Last updated: Jan 25, 2025, 11:58PM | Published: Jan 25, 2025, 7:57AM
Draftstars Australia's NBA Sunday DFS contest starts at 11:10am AEDT on January 26, 2025, and Fantasy Insider has looked at the data for every player on the slate to help you create winning line-ups.
An accurate Draftstars cheat sheet is crucial 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 January 26 and beyond.
Featured NBA Games
Draftstars' NBA Sunday slate consists of the following games:
- LA Clippers vs Milwaukee Bucks
- Memphis Grizzlies vs Utah Jazz
- Charlotte Hornets vs New Orleans Pelicans
- New York Knicks vs Sacramento Kings
- Golden State Warriors vs Los Angeles Lakers
- Atlanta Hawks vs Toronto Raptors
- Chicago Bulls vs Philadelphia 76ers
- Cleveland Cavaliers vs Houston Rockets
- Orlando Magic vs Detroit Pistons
- Phoenix Suns vs Washington Wizards
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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 | LaMelo Ball (CHA, PG) | $20,860 | 59.8 | 2.9 |
| Value | Moussa Diabaté (CHA, C) | $6,000 | 24.9 | 4.1 |
| Fade | Cole Anthony (ORL, PG) | $11,010 | 13.8 | 1.3 |
| Cheapie | David Roddy (ATL, PF/SF) | $6,000 | 23.1 | 3.8 |
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 | LaMelo Ball (CHA) | $20,860 | 59.8 | 2.9 |
| Value | Ja Morant (MEM) | $16,720 | 51.7 | 3.1 |
| Fade | Cole Anthony (ORL) | $11,010 | 13.8 | 1.3 |
| Cheapie | Jose Alvarado (NOP) | $8,500 | 25.7 | 3 |
SG (Shooting Guard)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Devin Booker (PHX) | $18,130 | 51.1 | 2.8 |
| Value | Gary Trent (MIL) | $7,120 | 22.1 | 3.1 |
| Fade | Franz Wagner (ORL) | $14,570 | 30.4 | 2.1 |
| Cheapie | Max Christie (LAL) | $7,090 | 20.4 | 2.9 |
SF (Small Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Scottie Barnes (TOR) | $18,720 | 52.9 | 2.8 |
| Value | David Roddy (ATL) | $6,000 | 23.1 | 3.8 |
| Fade | Franz Wagner (ORL) | $14,570 | 30.4 | 2.1 |
| Cheapie | Gary Trent (MIL) | $7,120 | 22.1 | 3.1 |
PF (Power Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Giannis Antetokounmpo (MIL) | $23,080 | 55.8 | 2.4 |
| Value | David Roddy (ATL) | $6,000 | 23.1 | 3.8 |
| Fade | Zion Williamson (NOP) | $18,240 | 38.1 | 2.1 |
| Cheapie | Brice Sensabaugh (UTA) | $8,770 | 25.4 | 2.9 |
C (Center)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Anthony Davis (LAL) | $21,180 | 56.9 | 2.7 |
| Value | Moussa Diabaté (CHA) | $6,000 | 24.9 | 4.1 |
| Fade | Jalen Duren (DET) | $13,300 | 28.6 | 2.2 |
| Cheapie | Zach Edey (MEM) | $9,070 | 26 | 2.9 |
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 Moussa Diabaté. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, LaMelo Ball is a strong option. If you're looking for budget-friendly choices to free up salary cap for more studs, check out our cheapie options, including David Roddy.
On the other hand, according to our model, Cole Anthony 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 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 give you an edge when you make your NBA DFS line-ups.
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