NBA Early Sunday Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for February 2, 2025
Last updated: Feb 1, 2025, 9:58PM | Published: Feb 1, 2025, 7:57AM
Draftstars Australia's NBA Early Sunday DFS contest begins at 9:10am AEDT on February 2, 2025, and Fantasy Insider has looked at the data for each player on the slate to help you build winning line-ups.
A reliable Draftstars cheat sheet is crucial 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 Sunday and beyond.
Featured NBA Games
Draftstars' NBA Early Sunday slate features the following games:
- Utah Jazz vs Orlando Magic
- Indiana Pacers vs Atlanta Hawks
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We have 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 | Trae Young (ATL, PG) | $17,790 | 46.4 | 2.6 |
| Value | Cole Anthony (ORL, PG) | $6,010 | 26 | 4.3 |
| Fade | Jordan Clarkson (UTA, SG) | $10,560 | 21.9 | 2.1 |
| Cheapie | Anthony Black (ORL, PG) | $8,300 | 27 | 3.3 |
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 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 | Trae Young (ATL) | $17,790 | 46.4 | 2.6 |
| Value | Cole Anthony (ORL) | $6,010 | 26 | 4.3 |
| Fade | Collin Sexton (UTA) | $13,060 | 28.3 | 2.2 |
| Cheapie | Anthony Black (ORL) | $8,300 | 27 | 3.3 |
SG (Shooting Guard)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Franz Wagner (ORL) | $16,450 | 38.2 | 2.3 |
| Value | Vít Krejčí (ATL) | $8,110 | 21.5 | 2.6 |
| Fade | Jordan Clarkson (UTA) | $10,560 | 21.9 | 2.1 |
| Cheapie | Aaron Nesmith (IND) | $7,460 | 19 | 2.5 |
SF (Small Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Pascal Siakam (IND) | $17,460 | 41.8 | 2.4 |
| Value | Vít Krejčí (ATL) | $8,110 | 21.5 | 2.6 |
| Fade | Bennedict Mathurin (IND) | $10,890 | 24.9 | 2.3 |
| Cheapie | Aaron Nesmith (IND) | $7,460 | 19 | 2.5 |
PF (Power Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Paolo Banchero (ORL) | $16,260 | 45.1 | 2.8 |
| Value | Larry Nance (ATL) | $6,680 | 19.5 | 2.9 |
| Fade | John Collins (UTA) | $13,620 | 32 | 2.4 |
| Cheapie | Brice Sensabaugh (UTA) | $6,320 | 16 | 2.5 |
C (Center)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Myles Turner (IND) | $13,780 | 35.3 | 2.6 |
| Value | Larry Nance (ATL) | $6,680 | 19.5 | 2.9 |
| Fade | Walker Kessler (UTA) | $12,670 | 27.4 | 2.2 |
| Cheapie | Wendell Carter (ORL) | $9,030 | 24.7 | 2.7 |
Conclusion
When building your NBA Early Sunday teams, consider starting with a value player like Cole Anthony. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Trae Young 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 Anthony Black.
On the other hand, according to our model, Jordan Clarkson 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 Early Sunday slate closes at 9:10am 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 Early Sunday contest. 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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