NBA Late Saturday Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for January 31, 2026
Last updated: Jan 31, 2026, 1:58AM | Published: Jan 30, 2026, 7:58AM
Draftstars Australia's NBA Late Saturday DFS contest commences at 1:40pm AEDT on January 31, 2026, and Fantasy Insider has crunched the numbers for each 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 improve your season-long fantasy line-ups on Saturday and beyond.
Featured NBA Games
Draftstars' NBA Late Saturday slate features these match-ups:
- Golden State Warriors vs Detroit Pistons
- Utah Jazz vs Brooklyn Nets
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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) | $19,660 | 53.5 | 2.7 |
| Value | Daniss Jenkins (DET, SG/PG) | $6,000 | 22.1 | 3.7 |
| Fade | Al Horford (GSW, C) | $10,050 | 19.6 | 1.9 |
| Cheapie | Terance Mann (BKN, SF/SG) | $7,270 | 26.1 | 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'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 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 | Cade Cunningham (DET) | $19,660 | 53.5 | 2.7 |
| Value | Daniss Jenkins (DET) | $6,000 | 22.1 | 3.7 |
| Fade | Brandin Podziemski (GSW) | $11,170 | 26.8 | 2.4 |
| Cheapie | Egor Dëmin (BKN) | $8,830 | 27.6 | 3.1 |
SG (Shooting Guard)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Ace Bailey (UTA) | $12,300 | 31.2 | 2.5 |
| Value | Daniss Jenkins (DET) | $6,000 | 22.1 | 3.7 |
| Fade | Ausar Thompson (DET) | $10,600 | 23.8 | 2.2 |
| Cheapie | Terance Mann (BKN) | $7,270 | 26.1 | 3.6 |
SF (Small Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Ace Bailey (UTA) | $12,300 | 31.2 | 2.5 |
| Value | Terance Mann (BKN) | $7,270 | 26.1 | 3.6 |
| Fade | Ausar Thompson (DET) | $10,600 | 23.8 | 2.2 |
| Cheapie | Kyle Anderson (UTA) | $7,500 | 22.2 | 3 |
PF (Power Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Kyle Filipowski (UTA) | $11,200 | 29 | 2.6 |
| Value | Gui Santos (GSW) | $6,000 | 18.3 | 3.1 |
| Fade | Draymond Green (GSW) | $10,080 | 24.5 | 2.4 |
| Cheapie | Tobias Harris (DET) | $9,390 | 27.7 | 2.9 |
C (Center)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Jalen Duren (DET) | $14,440 | 37.8 | 2.6 |
| Value | Isaiah Stewart (DET) | $8,340 | 23.5 | 2.8 |
| Fade | Al Horford (GSW) | $10,050 | 19.6 | 1.9 |
| Cheapie | Quinten Post (GSW) | $6,000 | 15.5 | 2.6 |
Conclusion
When building your NBA Late Saturday teams, consider starting with a value player like Daniss Jenkins. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Cade Cunningham is a strong option. If you're looking for budget-friendly choices to free up salary cap for more studs, check out our cheapie options, including Terance Mann.
On the other hand, according to our model, Al Horford is one of the lowest 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 1:40pm 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 contest. The unique insights here can give you an edge when you make your NBA DFS line-ups.
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