NBA Friday Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for March 13, 2026
Last updated: Mar 12, 2026, 7:58PM | Published: Mar 12, 2026, 8:04AM
Draftstars Australia's NBA Friday DFS contest kicks off at 10:00am AEDT on March 13, 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 essential 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 these games:
- Atlanta Hawks vs Brooklyn Nets
- San Antonio Spurs vs Denver Nuggets
- Oklahoma City Thunder vs Boston Celtics
- Miami Heat vs Milwaukee Bucks
- Detroit Pistons vs Philadelphia 76ers
- Memphis Grizzlies vs Dallas Mavericks
- Indiana Pacers vs Phoenix Suns
- Los Angeles Lakers vs Chicago Bulls
- Orlando Magic vs Washington Wizards
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We have reviewed every player from every team to help you make the best choices on Friday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Nikola Jokić (DEN, C) | $24,450 | 73.3 | 3 |
| Value | Baylor Scheierman (BOS, SF/SG) | $6,080 | 25.1 | 4.1 |
| Fade | Jonathan Kuminga (ATL, PF) | $11,100 | 18.9 | 1.7 |
| Cheapie | Kevin Huerter (DET, SG) | $6,180 | 21.2 | 3.4 |
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 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 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) | $24,120 | 64.6 | 2.7 |
| Value | Jevon Carter (ORL) | $6,000 | 18.9 | 3.1 |
| Fade | Quentin Grimes (PHI) | $13,890 | 27.9 | 2 |
| Cheapie | Marcus Sasser (DET) | $7,100 | 20.7 | 2.9 |
SG (Shooting Guard)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Jaylen Brown (BOS) | $17,310 | 49.4 | 2.9 |
| Value | Baylor Scheierman (BOS) | $6,080 | 25.1 | 4.1 |
| Fade | Quentin Grimes (PHI) | $13,890 | 27.9 | 2 |
| Cheapie | Kevin Huerter (DET) | $6,180 | 21.2 | 3.4 |
SF (Small Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Jaylen Brown (BOS) | $17,310 | 49.4 | 2.9 |
| Value | Baylor Scheierman (BOS) | $6,080 | 25.1 | 4.1 |
| Fade | Kyle Kuzma (MIL) | $11,310 | 20.6 | 1.8 |
| Cheapie | Julian Champagnie (SAS) | $9,210 | 29.3 | 3.2 |
PF (Power Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Jalen Johnson (ATL) | $20,940 | 61.2 | 2.9 |
| Value | Giannis Antetokounmpo (MIL) | $19,160 | 60.9 | 3.2 |
| Fade | Jonathan Kuminga (ATL) | $11,100 | 18.9 | 1.7 |
| Cheapie | Tobias Harris (DET) | $9,060 | 27.8 | 3.1 |
C (Center)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Nikola Jokić (DEN) | $24,450 | 73.3 | 3 |
| Value | Moritz Wagner (ORL) | $6,000 | 20.5 | 3.4 |
| Fade | Jaylin Williams (OKC) | $12,300 | 21 | 1.7 |
| Cheapie | Andre Drummond (PHI) | $8,150 | 23.6 | 2.9 |
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 Baylor Scheierman. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Nikola Jokić 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 Kevin Huerter.
On the other hand, according to our model, Jonathan Kuminga 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 Friday slate closes at 10:00am 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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