NBA Late Saturday Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for January 10, 2026
Last updated: Jan 10, 2026, 1:57AM | Published: Jan 9, 2026, 7:58AM
Draftstars Australia's NBA Late Saturday DFS contest kicks off at 2:10pm AEDT on January 10, 2026, and Fantasy Insider has crunched the numbers for every 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 put together your fantasy teams for Draftstars' NBA contests and enhance your season-long fantasy line-ups on Saturday and beyond.
Featured NBA Games
Draftstars' NBA Late Saturday slate consists of the following games:
- Golden State Warriors vs Sacramento Kings
- Portland Trail Blazers vs Houston Rockets
- Los Angeles Lakers vs Milwaukee Bucks
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We have reviewed every player from every team to help you find the best choices on Saturday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Luka Dončić (LAL, PG) | $23,400 | 65.4 | 2.8 |
| Value | Jarred Vanderbilt (LAL, C/PF) | $6,000 | 20.9 | 3.5 |
| Fade | Dennis Schröder (SAC, PG) | $10,480 | 25 | 2.4 |
| Cheapie | De'Anthony Melton (GSW, PG/SG) | $8,060 | 24.4 | 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 budget-conscious strategies, "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) | $23,400 | 65.4 | 2.8 |
| Value | Kevin Porter (MIL) | $14,970 | 46.9 | 3.1 |
| Fade | Dennis Schröder (SAC) | $10,480 | 25 | 2.4 |
| Cheapie | De'Anthony Melton (GSW) | $8,060 | 24.4 | 3 |
SG (Shooting Guard)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Kevin Durant (HOU) | $17,770 | 51.8 | 2.9 |
| Value | Kevin Porter (MIL) | $14,970 | 46.9 | 3.1 |
| Fade | Zach LaVine (SAC) | $13,180 | 32.6 | 2.5 |
| Cheapie | De'Anthony Melton (GSW) | $8,060 | 24.4 | 3 |
SF (Small Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Deni Avdija (POR) | $19,970 | 52.9 | 2.6 |
| Value | Tari Eason (HOU) | $12,790 | 38.4 | 3 |
| Fade | Jake LaRavia (LAL) | $10,090 | 24.3 | 2.4 |
| Cheapie | Moses Moody (GSW) | $7,670 | 20.9 | 2.7 |
PF (Power Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Giannis Antetokounmpo (MIL) | $20,850 | 58.2 | 2.8 |
| Value | Jarred Vanderbilt (LAL) | $6,000 | 20.9 | 3.5 |
| Fade | Jake LaRavia (LAL) | $10,090 | 24.3 | 2.4 |
| Cheapie | Precious Achiuwa (SAC) | $7,750 | 19.7 | 2.5 |
C (Center)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Giannis Antetokounmpo (MIL) | $20,850 | 58.2 | 2.8 |
| Value | Jarred Vanderbilt (LAL) | $6,000 | 20.9 | 3.5 |
| Fade | Draymond Green (GSW) | $11,560 | 28 | 2.4 |
| Cheapie | Quinten Post (GSW) | $6,290 | 17.2 | 2.7 |
Conclusion
When building your NBA Late Saturday teams, consider starting with a value player like Jarred Vanderbilt. 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 De'Anthony Melton.
On the other hand, according to our model, Dennis Schröder is one of the lowest value options on the slate, suggesting you might want to limit exposure to him if building multiple line-ups.
Ready to go? Draftstars' NBA Late Saturday slate closes at 2:10pm 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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