NBA Friday Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for March 6, 2026
Last updated: Mar 5, 2026, 9:58AM | Published: Mar 5, 2026, 7:59AM
Draftstars Australia's NBA Friday DFS contest kicks off at 11:00am 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.
A reliable Draftstars cheat sheet is a must 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 consists of the following games:
- Phoenix Suns vs Chicago Bulls
- Houston Rockets vs Golden State Warriors
- San Antonio Spurs vs Detroit Pistons
- Washington Wizards vs Utah Jazz
- Orlando Magic vs Dallas Mavericks
- Denver Nuggets vs Los Angeles Lakers
- Sacramento Kings vs New Orleans Pelicans
- Miami Heat vs Brooklyn Nets
- Minnesota Timberwolves vs Toronto Raptors
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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 | Luka Dončić (LAL, PG) | $22,950 | 63.9 | 2.8 |
| Value | Bruce Brown (DEN, SF/PG) | $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 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 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) | $22,950 | 63.9 | 2.8 |
| Value | Bruce Brown (DEN) | $6,000 | 22.1 | 3.7 |
| Fade | Isaiah Collier (UTA) | $12,680 | 28.3 | 2.2 |
| 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 | John Konchar (UTA) | $6,000 | 20.5 | 3.4 |
| Fade | Naji Marshall (DAL) | $13,010 | 29.5 | 2.3 |
| Cheapie | Gary Payton (GSW) | $6,000 | 20.5 | 3.4 |
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 | Naji Marshall (DAL) | $13,010 | 29.5 | 2.3 |
| Cheapie | John Konchar (UTA) | $6,000 | 20.5 | 3.4 |
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 | P.J. Washington (DAL) | $12,190 | 28.5 | 2.3 |
| Cheapie | Isaiah Stewart (DET) | $7,030 | 22.4 | 3.2 |
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 | 22.4 | 3.2 |
| Fade | Guerschon Yabusele (CHI) | $11,060 | 23.2 | 2.1 |
| Cheapie | Derik Queen (NOP) | $9,410 | 29.2 | 3.1 |
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 Bruce Brown. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Luka Dončić is a strong option. If you're seeking budget-friendly choices to free up salary cap for more studs, check out our cheapie options, including Jamal Shead.
On the other hand, according to our model, Guerschon Yabusele 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 11:00am 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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