NBA Friday Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for March 27, 2026
Last updated: Mar 26, 2026, 10:57PM | Published: Mar 26, 2026, 7:58AM
Draftstars Australia's NBA Friday DFS contest begins at 10:11am AEDT on March 27, 2026, and Fantasy Insider has looked at the data for each player on the slate to help you create winning line-ups.
An accurate 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 includes these match-ups:
- Orlando Magic vs Sacramento Kings
- Detroit Pistons vs New Orleans Pelicans
- Charlotte Hornets vs New York Knicks
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We've 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 | Paolo Banchero (ORL, PF) | $18,650 | 46.5 | 2.5 |
| Value | Ausar Thompson (DET, SG/SF) | $11,350 | 34.9 | 3.1 |
| Fade | Mitchell Robinson (NYK, C) | $11,120 | 19.1 | 1.7 |
| Cheapie | Tristan da Silva (ORL, SF/PF) | $8,500 | 24.2 | 2.8 |
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 | LaMelo Ball (CHA) | $17,810 | 42.7 | 2.4 |
| Value | Jalen Suggs (ORL) | $13,020 | 36.5 | 2.8 |
| Fade | Coby White (CHA) | $11,920 | 22.5 | 1.9 |
| Cheapie | Marcus Sasser (DET) | $6,100 | 15.1 | 2.5 |
SG (Shooting Guard)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Brandon Miller (CHA) | $13,540 | 41 | 3 |
| Value | Ausar Thompson (DET) | $11,350 | 34.9 | 3.1 |
| Fade | Mikal Bridges (NYK) | $11,560 | 27.2 | 2.4 |
| Cheapie | Herbert Jones (NOP) | $9,710 | 26.5 | 2.7 |
SF (Small Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Brandon Miller (CHA) | $13,540 | 41 | 3 |
| Value | Ausar Thompson (DET) | $11,350 | 34.9 | 3.1 |
| Fade | Mikal Bridges (NYK) | $11,560 | 27.2 | 2.4 |
| Cheapie | Tristan da Silva (ORL) | $8,500 | 24.2 | 2.8 |
PF (Power Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Paolo Banchero (ORL) | $18,650 | 46.5 | 2.5 |
| Value | Saddiq Bey (NOP) | $12,400 | 37.1 | 3 |
| Fade | Derik Queen (NOP) | $10,640 | 21.2 | 2 |
| Cheapie | Tristan da Silva (ORL) | $8,500 | 24.2 | 2.8 |
C (Center)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Jalen Duren (DET) | $16,290 | 44.2 | 2.7 |
| Value | Paul Reed (DET) | $7,850 | 21.6 | 2.8 |
| Fade | Mitchell Robinson (NYK) | $11,120 | 19.1 | 1.7 |
| Cheapie | Goga Bitadze (ORL) | $6,810 | 16.2 | 2.4 |
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 Ausar Thompson. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Paolo Banchero is a strong option. If you're looking for budget-friendly choices to free up salary cap for more studs, explore our cheapie options, including Tristan da Silva.
On the other hand, according to our model, Mitchell Robinson 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 10:11am 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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