NBA Late Sunday Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for February 8, 2026
Last updated: Feb 7, 2026, 9:57PM | Published: Feb 7, 2026, 7:58AM
Draftstars Australia's NBA Late Sunday DFS contest kicks off at 2:00pm AEDT on February 8, 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 assemble your fantasy teams for Draftstars' NBA contests and improve your season-long fantasy line-ups on Sunday and beyond.
Featured NBA Games
Draftstars' NBA Late Sunday slate includes these match-ups:
- Sacramento Kings vs Cleveland Cavaliers
- Portland Trail Blazers vs Memphis Grizzlies
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We have reviewed every player from every team to help you find the best picks on Sunday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Deni Avdija (POR, SF/PG) | $16,620 | 49.8 | 3 |
| Value | Malik Monk (SAC, SG/PG) | $7,550 | 25.5 | 3.4 |
| Fade | Ty Jerome (MEM, PG) | $13,130 | 27.7 | 2.1 |
| Cheapie | Devin Carter (SAC, PG) | $6,970 | 23.3 | 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 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 | Deni Avdija (POR) | $16,620 | 49.8 | 3 |
| Value | Malik Monk (SAC) | $7,550 | 25.5 | 3.4 |
| Fade | Ty Jerome (MEM) | $13,130 | 27.7 | 2.1 |
| Cheapie | Devin Carter (SAC) | $6,970 | 23.3 | 3.3 |
SG (Shooting Guard)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Donovan Mitchell (CLE) | $16,980 | 48.4 | 2.8 |
| Value | Malik Monk (SAC) | $7,550 | 25.5 | 3.4 |
| Fade | Cedric Coward (MEM) | $10,580 | 27.7 | 2.6 |
| Cheapie | Sidy Cissoko (POR) | $6,000 | 18 | 3 |
SF (Small Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Deni Avdija (POR) | $16,620 | 49.8 | 3 |
| Value | Deni Avdija (POR) | $16,620 | 49.8 | 3 |
| Fade | Jaylon Tyson (CLE) | $10,860 | 27.6 | 2.5 |
| Cheapie | Sidy Cissoko (POR) | $6,000 | 18 | 3 |
PF (Power Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Jerami Grant (POR) | $11,930 | 29.5 | 2.5 |
| Value | Dean Wade (CLE) | $6,000 | 17.6 | 2.9 |
| Fade | DeMar DeRozan (SAC) | $10,970 | 29 | 2.6 |
| Cheapie | Precious Achiuwa (SAC) | $6,000 | 16.3 | 2.7 |
C (Center)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Jarrett Allen (CLE) | $13,220 | 34.3 | 2.6 |
| Value | Maxime Raynaud (SAC) | $8,870 | 26.2 | 2.9 |
| Fade | Donovan Clingan (POR) | $14,380 | 33.2 | 2.3 |
| Cheapie | Dylan Cardwell (SAC) | $8,770 | 24.8 | 2.8 |
Conclusion
In DFS, creating an optimal line-up requires understanding key concepts and metrics. When building your NBA Late Sunday teams, consider starting with a value player like Malik Monk. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Deni Avdija 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 Devin Carter.
On the other hand, according to our model, Ty Jerome is one of the worst value options on the slate, suggesting you might want to limit exposure to him if entering multiple line-ups.
Ready to go? Draftstars' NBA Late Sunday slate closes at 2:00pm AEDT on Sunday. 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 Sunday slate. The unique insights here can give you an edge when you make your NBA DFS line-ups.
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