NBA Late Saturday Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for October 25, 2025
Last updated: Oct 25, 2025, 1:57AM | Published: Oct 24, 2025, 7:57AM
Draftstars Australia's NBA Late Saturday DFS contest kicks off at 1:10pm AEDT on October 25, 2025, and Fantasy Insider has crunched the numbers for each player on the slate to help you build winning line-ups.
A reliable 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 October 25 and beyond.
Featured NBA Games
Draftstars' NBA Late Saturday slate consists of the following match-ups:
- Portland Trail Blazers vs Golden State Warriors
- Los Angeles Lakers vs Minnesota Timberwolves
- LA Clippers vs Phoenix Suns
- Sacramento Kings vs Utah Jazz
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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 | Luka Dončić (LAL, PG) | $20,850 | 58.3 | 2.8 |
| Value | John Collins (LAC, C/PF) | $10,000 | 34.6 | 3.5 |
| Fade | Jrue Holiday (POR, PG) | $10,880 | 24 | 2.2 |
| Cheapie | Taylor Hendricks (UTA, PF) | $6,080 | 20.3 | 3.3 |
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'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 | Luka Dončić (LAL) | $20,850 | 58.3 | 2.8 |
| Value | Malik Monk (SAC) | $11,230 | 34.8 | 3.1 |
| Fade | Jrue Holiday (POR) | $10,880 | 24 | 2.2 |
| Cheapie | Russell Westbrook (SAC) | $7,480 | 22.9 | 3.1 |
SG (Shooting Guard)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Anthony Edwards (MIN) | $17,100 | 49.1 | 2.9 |
| Value | Keon Ellis (SAC) | $7,460 | 23.4 | 3.1 |
| Fade | Devin Booker (PHX) | $16,780 | 38 | 2.3 |
| Cheapie | Marcus Smart (LAL) | $6,990 | 21 | 3 |
SF (Small Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | DeMar DeRozan (SAC) | $14,640 | 44.1 | 3 |
| Value | DeMar DeRozan (SAC) | $14,640 | 44.1 | 3 |
| Fade | Dillon Brooks (PHX) | $10,150 | 22.6 | 2.2 |
| Cheapie | Jaden McDaniels (MIN) | $9,860 | 28.2 | 2.9 |
PF (Power Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | DeMar DeRozan (SAC) | $14,640 | 44.1 | 3 |
| Value | John Collins (LAC) | $10,000 | 34.6 | 3.5 |
| Fade | Draymond Green (GSW) | $11,810 | 27.2 | 2.3 |
| Cheapie | Taylor Hendricks (UTA) | $6,080 | 20.3 | 3.3 |
C (Center)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Domantas Sabonis (SAC) | $16,580 | 40.2 | 2.4 |
| Value | John Collins (LAC) | $10,000 | 34.6 | 3.5 |
| Fade | Draymond Green (GSW) | $11,810 | 27.2 | 2.3 |
| Cheapie | Jarred Vanderbilt (LAL) | $6,000 | 18.8 | 3.1 |
Conclusion
When building your NBA Late Saturday teams, consider starting with a value player like John Collins. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Luka Dončić is a strong option. If you're looking for budget-friendly choices to free up salary cap for more studs, explore our cheapie options, including Taylor Hendricks.
On the other hand, according to our model, Jrue Holiday 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 1:10pm 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 help you maximize points while adhering to the salary cap when you make your NBA DFS line-ups.
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