NBA Friday Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for December 5, 2025
Last updated: Dec 4, 2025, 9:57PM | Published: Dec 4, 2025, 7:57AM
Draftstars Australia's NBA Friday DFS contest starts at 11:00am AEDT on December 5, 2025, and Fantasy Insider has crunched the numbers for every player on the slate to help you build winning line-ups.
A handy 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 enhance your season-long fantasy line-ups on Friday and beyond.
Featured NBA Games
Draftstars' NBA Friday slate features the following match-ups:
- Brooklyn Nets vs Utah Jazz
- New Orleans Pelicans vs Minnesota Timberwolves
- Washington Wizards vs Boston Celtics
- Toronto Raptors vs Los Angeles Lakers
- Philadelphia 76ers vs Golden State Warriors
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We have reviewed every player from every team to help you find the best picks on Friday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Anthony Edwards (MIN, SG/PG) | $19,810 | 53.3 | 2.7 |
| Value | Ziaire Williams (BKN, SF) | $6,410 | 25.4 | 4 |
| Fade | Andre Drummond (PHI, C) | $12,200 | 17 | 1.4 |
| Cheapie | Jamal Shead (TOR, PG) | $6,970 | 24.5 | 3.5 |
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 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 | Anthony Edwards (MIN) | $19,810 | 53.3 | 2.7 |
| Value | Jamal Shead (TOR) | $6,970 | 24.5 | 3.5 |
| Fade | Brandin Podziemski (GSW) | $13,570 | 28.5 | 2.1 |
| Cheapie | Gabe Vincent (LAL) | $6,000 | 17 | 2.8 |
SG (Shooting Guard)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Anthony Edwards (MIN) | $19,810 | 53.3 | 2.7 |
| Value | Ja'Kobe Walter (TOR) | $6,000 | 20 | 3.3 |
| Fade | VJ Edgecombe (PHI) | $12,230 | 23.9 | 2 |
| Cheapie | Gradey Dick (TOR) | $6,000 | 18.7 | 3.1 |
SF (Small Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | LeBron James (LAL) | $16,930 | 47.4 | 2.8 |
| Value | Ziaire Williams (BKN) | $6,410 | 25.4 | 4 |
| Fade | Kyshawn George (WAS) | $13,040 | 27.8 | 2.1 |
| Cheapie | Brice Sensabaugh (UTA) | $6,000 | 20.4 | 3.4 |
PF (Power Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Scottie Barnes (TOR) | $17,760 | 52.3 | 2.9 |
| Value | Jake LaRavia (LAL) | $7,190 | 22.5 | 3.1 |
| Fade | Kyshawn George (WAS) | $13,040 | 27.8 | 2.1 |
| Cheapie | Danny Wolf (BKN) | $7,750 | 24 | 3.1 |
C (Center)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Joel Embiid (PHI) | $16,530 | 39.6 | 2.4 |
| Value | Day'Ron Sharpe (BKN) | $7,040 | 23.7 | 3.4 |
| Fade | Andre Drummond (PHI) | $12,200 | 17 | 1.4 |
| Cheapie | Tristan Vukcevic (WAS) | $7,600 | 22.9 | 3 |
Conclusion
In DFS, creating an optimal line-up requires understanding key concepts and metrics. When building your NBA Friday teams, consider starting with a value player like Ziaire Williams. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Anthony Edwards is a strong option. If you're seeking budget-friendly choices to free up salary cap for more studs, take a look at our cheapie options, including Jamal Shead.
On the other hand, according to our model, Andre Drummond is one of the lowest value options on the slate, suggesting you might want to limit exposure to him if entering multiple line-ups.
Ready to go? Draftstars' NBA Friday slate closes at 11:00am AEDT on Friday. 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 Friday contest. The unique insights here can give you an edge when you make your NBA DFS line-ups.
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