NBA Friday Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for March 6, 2026
Last updated: Mar 5, 2026, 11:58PM | Published: Mar 5, 2026, 7:59AM
Draftstars Australia's NBA Friday DFS contest begins at 11:10am AEDT on March 6, 2026, and Fantasy Insider has looked at the data for each player on the slate to help you build winning line-ups.
An accurate Draftstars cheat sheet is crucial 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 features the following games:
- Orlando Magic vs Dallas Mavericks
- Miami Heat vs Brooklyn Nets
- Houston Rockets vs Golden State Warriors
- Phoenix Suns vs Chicago Bulls
- Sacramento Kings vs New Orleans Pelicans
- Minnesota Timberwolves vs Toronto Raptors
- Washington Wizards vs Utah Jazz
- San Antonio Spurs vs Detroit Pistons
- Denver Nuggets vs Los Angeles Lakers
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We've reviewed every player from every team to help you make the best picks on Friday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Luka Dončić (LAL, PG) | $22,950 | 63.9 | 2.8 |
| Value | Bruce Brown (DEN, PG/SF) | $6,000 | 22.1 | 3.7 |
| Fade | Guerschon Yabusele (CHI, C) | $11,060 | 23.2 | 2.1 |
| Cheapie | Jamal Shead (TOR, PG) | $6,000 | 21.7 | 3.6 |
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 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) | $22,950 | 63.9 | 2.8 |
| Value | Bruce Brown (DEN) | $6,000 | 22.1 | 3.7 |
| Fade | Cooper Flagg (DAL) | $14,690 | 31.5 | 2.1 |
| Cheapie | Jamal Shead (TOR) | $6,000 | 21.7 | 3.6 |
SG (Shooting Guard)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Anthony Edwards (MIN) | $18,550 | 50.5 | 2.7 |
| Value | Tim Hardaway (DEN) | $7,250 | 24 | 3.3 |
| Fade | Christian Braun (DEN) | $10,830 | 24.8 | 2.3 |
| Cheapie | Julian Strawther (DEN) | $6,000 | 19.6 | 3.3 |
SF (Small Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | LeBron James (LAL) | $15,110 | 50.2 | 3.3 |
| Value | Bruce Brown (DEN) | $6,000 | 22.1 | 3.7 |
| Fade | Cooper Flagg (DAL) | $14,690 | 31.5 | 2.1 |
| Cheapie | Justin Champagnie (WAS) | $8,790 | 29.1 | 3.3 |
PF (Power Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | LeBron James (LAL) | $15,110 | 50.2 | 3.3 |
| Value | LeBron James (LAL) | $15,110 | 50.2 | 3.3 |
| Fade | Paolo Banchero (ORL) | $18,640 | 44.7 | 2.4 |
| Cheapie | Isaiah Stewart (DET) | $7,030 | 21.5 | 3.1 |
C (Center)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Nikola Jokić (DEN) | $25,190 | 61.9 | 2.5 |
| Value | Isaiah Stewart (DET) | $7,030 | 21.5 | 3.1 |
| Fade | Guerschon Yabusele (CHI) | $11,060 | 23.2 | 2.1 |
| Cheapie | Draymond Green (GSW) | $9,050 | 26.7 | 3 |
Conclusion
When building your NBA Friday teams, consider starting with a value player like Bruce Brown. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Luka Dončić 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 Jamal Shead.
On the other hand, according to our model, Guerschon Yabusele 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 help you maximize points while adhering to the salary cap when you make your NBA DFS line-ups.
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