NBA Friday Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for November 6, 2026
Last updated: Nov 5, 2026, 12:57PM | Published: Nov 5, 2026, 7:57AM
Draftstars Australia's NBA Friday DFS contest begins at 1:00pm AEDT on November 6, 2026, and Fantasy Insider has looked at the data for every player on the slate to help you make winning line-ups.
An accurate Draftstars cheat sheet is essential for NBA fantasy players. This DFS preview is designed to help you put together 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 these match-ups:
- Golden State Warriors vs Miami Heat
- Phoenix Suns vs Orlando Magic
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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 | Giannis Antetokounmpo (MIA, PF) | $21,670 | 56.8 | 2.6 |
| Value | Andrew Wiggins (MIA, SF) | $9,700 | 30.1 | 3.1 |
| Fade | Anthony Black (ORL, PG/SG) | $13,010 | 29.4 | 2.3 |
| Cheapie | Georges Niang (GSW, PF) | $6,210 | 18.6 | 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 those needing to stay under the salary cap, "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 | Stephen Curry (GSW) | $17,060 | 46.3 | 2.7 |
| Value | Brandin Podziemski (GSW) | $12,670 | 38.6 | 3 |
| Fade | Anthony Black (ORL) | $13,010 | 29.4 | 2.3 |
| Cheapie | Collin Gillespie (PHX) | $8,910 | 25 | 2.8 |
SG (Shooting Guard)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Brandin Podziemski (GSW) | $12,670 | 38.6 | 3 |
| Value | Brandin Podziemski (GSW) | $12,670 | 38.6 | 3 |
| Fade | Anthony Black (ORL) | $13,010 | 29.4 | 2.3 |
| Cheapie | Pelle Larsson (MIA) | $8,990 | 26 | 2.9 |
SF (Small Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Franz Wagner (ORL) | $16,650 | 43.6 | 2.6 |
| Value | Andrew Wiggins (MIA) | $9,700 | 30.1 | 3.1 |
| Fade | Tristan da Silva (ORL) | $10,490 | 26.6 | 2.5 |
| Cheapie | Pelle Larsson (MIA) | $8,990 | 26 | 2.9 |
PF (Power Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Giannis Antetokounmpo (MIA) | $21,670 | 56.8 | 2.6 |
| Value | Yaxel Lendeborg (GSW) | $14,230 | 42.6 | 3 |
| Fade | Tristan da Silva (ORL) | $10,490 | 26.6 | 2.5 |
| Cheapie | Georges Niang (GSW) | $6,210 | 18.6 | 3 |
C (Center)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Bam Adebayo (MIA) | $15,190 | 43 | 2.8 |
| Value | Bam Adebayo (MIA) | $15,190 | 43 | 2.8 |
| Fade | Wendell Carter (ORL) | $11,940 | 29.2 | 2.4 |
| Cheapie | Al Horford (GSW) | $6,190 | 17.5 | 2.8 |
Conclusion
When building your NBA Friday teams, consider starting with a value player like Andrew Wiggins. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Giannis Antetokounmpo 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 Georges Niang.
On the other hand, according to our model, Anthony Black 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 1:00pm 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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