NBA Friday Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for February 6, 2026
Last updated: Feb 5, 2026, 11:59AM | Published: Feb 5, 2026, 7:58AM
Draftstars Australia's NBA Friday DFS contest begins at 11:10am AEDT on February 6, 2026, and Fantasy Insider has crunched the numbers for every player on the slate to help you build winning line-ups.
An accurate Draftstars cheat sheet is a must for NBA fantasy players. This DFS preview is designed to help you put together 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 includes these match-ups:
- Atlanta Hawks vs Utah Jazz
- Orlando Magic vs Brooklyn Nets
- Houston Rockets vs Charlotte Hornets
- Los Angeles Lakers vs Philadelphia 76ers
- Toronto Raptors vs Chicago Bulls
- Dallas Mavericks vs San Antonio Spurs
- Detroit Pistons vs Washington Wizards
- Phoenix Suns vs Golden State Warriors
Fantasy Insider, renowned for its world-class DFS tools and projections since 2015, employs the same machine learning models as Stats Insider to deliver some of the most accurate DFS projections available.
With the latest NBA fantasy insights and DFS strategies from Fantasy Insider, you're set to win in more NBA fantasy contests.
Cheat Sheet and Projections
We've reviewed every player from every team to help you find the best selections on Friday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Jalen Johnson (ATL, PF) | $21,770 | 64.2 | 2.9 |
| Value | Tristan da Silva (ORL, SF/PF) | $6,000 | 22.1 | 3.7 |
| Fade | Tre Jones (CHI, PG) | $13,210 | 21.4 | 1.6 |
| Cheapie | Justin Champagnie (WAS, SF) | $8,150 | 26.8 | 3.3 |
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 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 | Luka Dončić (LAL) | $23,280 | 62 | 2.7 |
| Value | Stephon Castle (SAS) | $12,990 | 40.1 | 3.1 |
| Fade | Tre Jones (CHI) | $13,210 | 21.4 | 1.6 |
| Cheapie | Marcus Smart (LAL) | $6,540 | 18.2 | 2.8 |
SG (Shooting Guard)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Kevin Durant (HOU) | $16,970 | 45.7 | 2.7 |
| Value | Stephon Castle (SAS) | $12,990 | 40.1 | 3.1 |
| Fade | Ayo Dosunmu (CHI) | $13,430 | 27.2 | 2 |
| Cheapie | Devin Vassell (SAS) | $8,970 | 25.7 | 2.9 |
SF (Small Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Kevin Durant (HOU) | $16,970 | 45.7 | 2.7 |
| Value | Tristan da Silva (ORL) | $6,000 | 22.1 | 3.7 |
| Fade | Ayo Dosunmu (CHI) | $13,430 | 27.2 | 2 |
| Cheapie | Justin Champagnie (WAS) | $8,150 | 26.8 | 3.3 |
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 | Kyle Filipowski (UTA) | $12,190 | 22.1 | 1.8 |
| Cheapie | Trendon Watford (PHI) | $6,000 | 18.5 | 3.1 |
C (Center)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Victor Wembanyama (SAS) | $19,990 | 53.7 | 2.7 |
| Value | Oso Ighodaro (PHX) | $6,000 | 18.3 | 3.1 |
| Fade | Kyle Filipowski (UTA) | $12,190 | 22.1 | 1.8 |
| Cheapie | Isaiah Stewart (DET) | $9,110 | 25.4 | 2.8 |
Conclusion
When building your NBA Friday teams, consider starting with a value player like Tristan da Silva. 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 Justin Champagnie.
On the other hand, according to our model, Tre Jones 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 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 help you maximize points while adhering to the salary cap when you make your NBA DFS line-ups.
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