NBA Early Sunday Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for March 2, 2025
Last updated: Mar 1, 2025, 10:57PM | Published: Mar 1, 2025, 7:57AM
Draftstars Australia's NBA Early Sunday DFS contest starts at 10:11am AEDT on March 2, 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 improve your season-long fantasy line-ups on Sunday and beyond.
Featured NBA Games
Draftstars' NBA Early Sunday slate consists of the following match-ups:
- Charlotte Hornets vs Washington Wizards
- Detroit Pistons vs Brooklyn Nets
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We've reviewed every player from every team to help you make the best selections on Sunday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | LaMelo Ball (CHA, PG) | $18,450 | 55.8 | 3 |
| Value | LaMelo Ball (CHA, PG) | $18,450 | 55.8 | 3 |
| Fade | Richaun Holmes (WAS, C) | $10,130 | 19.7 | 1.9 |
| Cheapie | Tyrese Martin (BKN, SG) | $6,180 | 18 | 2.9 |
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 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 | LaMelo Ball (CHA) | $18,450 | 55.8 | 3 |
| Value | LaMelo Ball (CHA) | $18,450 | 55.8 | 3 |
| Fade | Carlton Carrington (WAS) | $10,030 | 25.3 | 2.5 |
| Cheapie | Killian Hayes (BKN) | $9,390 | 27.1 | 2.9 |
SG (Shooting Guard)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Nick Smith (CHA) | $9,730 | 28.1 | 2.9 |
| Value | Tyrese Martin (BKN) | $6,180 | 18 | 2.9 |
| Fade | Malik Beasley (DET) | $11,070 | 24.9 | 2.2 |
| Cheapie | Nick Smith (CHA) | $9,730 | 28.1 | 2.9 |
SF (Small Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Cameron Johnson (BKN) | $12,290 | 33.3 | 2.7 |
| Value | Nick Smith (CHA) | $9,730 | 28.1 | 2.9 |
| Fade | Malik Beasley (DET) | $11,070 | 24.9 | 2.2 |
| Cheapie | Tidjane Salaün (CHA) | $6,000 | 16.1 | 2.7 |
PF (Power Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Miles Bridges (CHA) | $16,130 | 41.6 | 2.6 |
| Value | Khris Middleton (WAS) | $10,590 | 29.7 | 2.8 |
| Fade | Ausar Thompson (DET) | $10,610 | 25.6 | 2.4 |
| Cheapie | Tidjane Salaün (CHA) | $6,000 | 16.1 | 2.7 |
C (Center)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Mark Williams (CHA) | $15,350 | 43.6 | 2.8 |
| Value | Mark Williams (CHA) | $15,350 | 43.6 | 2.8 |
| Fade | Richaun Holmes (WAS) | $10,130 | 19.7 | 1.9 |
| Cheapie | Isaiah Stewart (DET) | $6,980 | 19 | 2.7 |
Conclusion
When building your NBA Early Sunday teams, consider starting with a value player like LaMelo Ball. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, LaMelo Ball 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 Tyrese Martin.
On the other hand, according to our model, Richaun Holmes 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 Early Sunday slate closes at 10:11am 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 maximize points while adhering to the salary cap when you make your NBA DFS line-ups.
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