NBA Friday Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for February 6, 2026
Last updated: Feb 5, 2026, 11:58PM | Published: Feb 5, 2026, 7:58AM
Draftstars Australia's NBA Friday DFS contest starts at 11:10am AEDT on February 6, 2026, and Fantasy Insider has crunched the numbers for every player on the slate to help you make winning line-ups.
A reliable Draftstars cheat sheet is essential for NBA fantasy players. This DFS preview is designed to help you build your fantasy teams for Draftstars' NBA contests and improve your season-long fantasy line-ups on Friday and beyond.
Featured NBA Games
Draftstars' NBA Friday slate consists of the following games:
- Orlando Magic vs Brooklyn Nets
- Los Angeles Lakers vs Philadelphia 76ers
- Atlanta Hawks vs Utah Jazz
- Detroit Pistons vs Washington Wizards
- Dallas Mavericks vs San Antonio Spurs
- Houston Rockets vs Charlotte Hornets
- Toronto Raptors vs Chicago Bulls
- Phoenix Suns vs Golden State Warriors
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We've 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 | Jalen Johnson (ATL, PF) | $21,770 | 64.2 | 2.9 |
| Value | Jaden Ivey (CHI, SG) | $6,110 | 24.8 | 4.1 |
| Fade | Moses Moody (GSW, SG/SF) | $10,130 | 21.8 | 2.2 |
| Cheapie | Corey Kispert (ATL, SF) | $7,010 | 27 | 3.9 |
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'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 | Luka Dončić (LAL) | $23,280 | 62 | 2.7 |
| Value | Jalen Suggs (ORL) | $12,320 | 37.6 | 3.1 |
| Fade | Brandin Podziemski (GSW) | $12,390 | 27.1 | 2.2 |
| Cheapie | Jamal Shead (TOR) | $7,740 | 23.3 | 3 |
SG (Shooting Guard)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Kevin Durant (HOU) | $16,970 | 44.5 | 2.6 |
| Value | Jaden Ivey (CHI) | $6,110 | 24.8 | 4.1 |
| Fade | Moses Moody (GSW) | $10,130 | 21.8 | 2.2 |
| Cheapie | Ja'Kobe Walter (TOR) | $6,000 | 19.8 | 3.3 |
SF (Small Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Kevin Durant (HOU) | $16,970 | 44.5 | 2.6 |
| Value | Corey Kispert (ATL) | $7,010 | 27 | 3.9 |
| Fade | Moses Moody (GSW) | $10,130 | 21.8 | 2.2 |
| Cheapie | Tristan da Silva (ORL) | $6,000 | 22.1 | 3.7 |
PF (Power Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Jalen Johnson (ATL) | $21,770 | 64.2 | 2.9 |
| Value | Tristan da Silva (ORL) | $6,000 | 22.1 | 3.7 |
| Fade | Alperen Sengun (HOU) | $17,990 | 42.1 | 2.3 |
| Cheapie | Ronald Holland (DET) | $7,040 | 24.8 | 3.5 |
C (Center)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Victor Wembanyama (SAS) | $19,990 | 50.3 | 2.5 |
| Value | Oscar Tshiebwe (UTA) | $6,000 | 19.3 | 3.2 |
| Fade | Day'Ron Sharpe (BKN) | $10,770 | 24.2 | 2.2 |
| Cheapie | Mouhamed Gueye (ATL) | $6,430 | 20 | 3.1 |
Conclusion
When building your NBA Friday teams, consider starting with a value player like Jaden Ivey. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Jalen Johnson 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 Corey Kispert.
On the other hand, according to our model, Moses Moody is one of the worst value options on the slate, suggesting you might want to limit exposure to him if building multiple line-ups.
Ready to go? Draftstars' NBA Friday slate closes at 11:10am 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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