NBA Sunday Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for March 16, 2025
Last updated: Mar 15, 2025, 7:57AM | Published: Mar 15, 2025, 7:57AM
Draftstars Australia's NBA Sunday DFS contest starts at 11:10am AEDT on March 16, 2025, and Fantasy Insider has looked at the data for every player on the slate to help you make winning line-ups.
An accurate Draftstars cheat sheet is a must 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 March 16 and beyond.
Featured NBA Games
Draftstars' NBA Sunday slate includes the following games:
- San Antonio Spurs vs New Orleans Pelicans
- Milwaukee Bucks vs Indiana Pacers
- Memphis Grizzlies vs Miami Heat
- Golden State Warriors vs New York Knicks
- Houston Rockets vs Chicago Bulls
- Denver Nuggets vs Washington Wizards
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We've reviewed every player from every team to help you find the best choices on Sunday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Nikola Jokić (DEN, C) | $24,880 | 78.7 | 3.2 |
| Value | Jaime Jaquez (MIA, SF/SG) | $7,510 | 30.3 | 4 |
| Fade | Chris Paul (SAS, PG) | $12,520 | 25.8 | 2.1 |
| Cheapie | Mo Bamba (NOP, C) | $6,000 | 20.3 | 3.4 |
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 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 | Tyler Herro (MIA) | $15,850 | 48.1 | 3 |
| Value | Bruce Brown (NOP) | $6,200 | 20.9 | 3.4 |
| Fade | Chris Paul (SAS) | $12,520 | 25.8 | 2.1 |
| Cheapie | Blake Wesley (SAS) | $6,000 | 19.4 | 3.2 |
SG (Shooting Guard)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Jamal Murray (DEN) | $14,970 | 46.3 | 3.1 |
| Value | Jaime Jaquez (MIA) | $7,510 | 30.3 | 4 |
| Fade | Coby White (CHI) | $15,990 | 35.9 | 2.2 |
| Cheapie | Duncan Robinson (MIA) | $7,980 | 24.3 | 3 |
SF (Small Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Josh Hart (NYK) | $16,000 | 41.2 | 2.6 |
| Value | Jaime Jaquez (MIA) | $7,510 | 30.3 | 4 |
| Fade | OG Anunoby (NYK) | $14,070 | 30.8 | 2.2 |
| Cheapie | Bruce Brown (NOP) | $6,200 | 20.9 | 3.4 |
PF (Power Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Giannis Antetokounmpo (MIL) | $22,180 | 62.3 | 2.8 |
| Value | GG Jackson (MEM) | $6,000 | 19.5 | 3.3 |
| Fade | Jeremy Sochan (SAS) | $11,980 | 25.8 | 2.2 |
| Cheapie | Justin Champagnie (WAS) | $9,840 | 31 | 3.2 |
C (Center)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Nikola Jokić (DEN) | $24,880 | 78.7 | 3.2 |
| Value | Mo Bamba (NOP) | $6,000 | 20.3 | 3.4 |
| Fade | Nikola Vučević (CHI) | $13,840 | 28.8 | 2.1 |
| Cheapie | Karlo Matkovic (NOP) | $9,060 | 28.5 | 3.1 |
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 Jaime Jaquez. 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 Mo Bamba.
On the other hand, according to our model, Chris Paul is one of the worst 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 contest. The unique insights here can give you an edge when you make your NBA DFS line-ups.
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