NBA Late Saturday Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for December 27, 2025
Last updated: Dec 26, 2025, 9:58AM | Published: Dec 26, 2025, 7:58AM
Draftstars Australia's NBA Late Saturday DFS contest begins at 1:30pm AEDT on December 27, 2025, and Fantasy Insider has looked at the data for each player on the slate to help you make winning line-ups.
A reliable 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 enhance your season-long fantasy line-ups on December 27 and beyond.
Featured NBA Games
Draftstars' NBA Late Saturday slate consists of the following games:
- Utah Jazz vs Detroit Pistons
- Portland Trail Blazers vs LA Clippers
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We've reviewed every player from every team to help you make the best choices on Saturday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Cade Cunningham (DET, PG) | $20,880 | 59.7 | 2.9 |
| Value | Bogdan Bogdanović (LAC, SF/SG) | $6,000 | 18.9 | 3.1 |
| Fade | Isaiah Collier (UTA, PG) | $10,970 | 23.3 | 2.1 |
| Cheapie | Yanic Konan Niederhäuser (LAC, C) | $6,000 | 17.3 | 2.9 |
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 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 | Cade Cunningham (DET) | $20,880 | 59.7 | 2.9 |
| Value | James Harden (LAC) | $18,110 | 52.1 | 2.9 |
| Fade | Isaiah Collier (UTA) | $10,970 | 23.3 | 2.1 |
| Cheapie | Caleb Love (POR) | $7,750 | 17 | 2.2 |
SG (Shooting Guard)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Shaedon Sharpe (POR) | $13,850 | 36.8 | 2.7 |
| Value | Bogdan Bogdanović (LAC) | $6,000 | 18.9 | 3.1 |
| Fade | Ausar Thompson (DET) | $12,710 | 34.7 | 2.7 |
| Cheapie | Caris LeVert (DET) | $7,140 | 20 | 2.8 |
SF (Small Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Kawhi Leonard (LAC) | $17,760 | 52 | 2.9 |
| Value | Bogdan Bogdanović (LAC) | $6,000 | 18.9 | 3.1 |
| Fade | Toumani Camara (POR) | $10,880 | 25.7 | 2.4 |
| Cheapie | Nicolas Batum (LAC) | $6,000 | 17.4 | 2.9 |
PF (Power Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Kawhi Leonard (LAC) | $17,760 | 52 | 2.9 |
| Value | Kawhi Leonard (LAC) | $17,760 | 52 | 2.9 |
| Fade | Toumani Camara (POR) | $10,880 | 25.7 | 2.4 |
| Cheapie | Nicolas Batum (LAC) | $6,000 | 17.4 | 2.9 |
C (Center)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Jalen Duren (DET) | $14,690 | 42.3 | 2.9 |
| Value | Yanic Konan Niederhäuser (LAC) | $6,000 | 17.3 | 2.9 |
| Fade | Kyle Filipowski (UTA) | $11,040 | 26.3 | 2.4 |
| Cheapie | Brook Lopez (LAC) | $8,820 | 25.2 | 2.9 |
Conclusion
In DFS, creating an optimal line-up requires understanding key concepts and metrics. When building your NBA Late Saturday teams, consider starting with a value player like Bogdan Bogdanović. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Cade Cunningham 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 Yanic Konan Niederhäuser.
On the other hand, according to our model, Isaiah Collier is one of the worst value options on the slate, suggesting you might want to limit exposure to him if putting together multiple line-ups.
Ready to go? Draftstars' NBA Late Saturday slate closes at 1:30pm AEDT on Saturday. 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 Late Saturday slate. The unique insights here can give you an edge when you make your NBA DFS line-ups.
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