NBA Monday Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for February 2, 2026
Last updated: Feb 1, 2026, 8:58AM | Published: Feb 1, 2026, 8:01AM
Draftstars Australia's NBA Monday DFS contest commences at 10:10am AEDT on February 2, 2026, and Fantasy Insider has crunched the numbers for each player on the slate to help you make 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 February 2 and beyond.
Featured NBA Games
Draftstars' NBA Monday slate includes the following match-ups:
- Miami Heat vs Chicago Bulls
- New York Knicks vs Los Angeles Lakers
- Washington Wizards vs Sacramento Kings
- Phoenix Suns vs LA Clippers
- Toronto Raptors vs Utah Jazz
- Denver Nuggets vs Oklahoma City Thunder
- San Antonio Spurs vs Orlando Magic
- Detroit Pistons vs Brooklyn Nets
- Portland Trail Blazers vs Cleveland Cavaliers
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We have reviewed every player from every team to help you find the best selections on Monday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Luka Dončić (LAL, PG) | $25,730 | 61.5 | 2.4 |
| Value | Jamal Shead (TOR, PG) | $6,000 | 21.4 | 3.6 |
| Fade | Kyle Filipowski (UTA, C/PF) | $10,330 | 16.1 | 1.6 |
| Cheapie | Jaylin Williams (OKC, C) | $6,000 | 20.8 | 3.5 |
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 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) | $25,730 | 61.5 | 2.4 |
| Value | Jamal Shead (TOR) | $6,000 | 21.4 | 3.6 |
| Fade | Dennis Schröder (CLE) | $10,430 | 22.8 | 2.2 |
| Cheapie | Bruce Brown (DEN) | $6,000 | 18.1 | 3 |
SG (Shooting Guard)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Donovan Mitchell (CLE) | $19,370 | 50.1 | 2.6 |
| Value | Isaiah Joe (OKC) | $6,000 | 20.7 | 3.5 |
| Fade | Pelle Larsson (MIA) | $10,970 | 21 | 1.9 |
| Cheapie | Malaki Branham (WAS) | $6,000 | 18.4 | 3.1 |
SF (Small Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Deni Avdija (POR) | $17,870 | 47.7 | 2.7 |
| Value | Brandon Ingram (TOR) | $14,950 | 47.4 | 3.2 |
| Fade | Pelle Larsson (MIA) | $10,970 | 21 | 1.9 |
| Cheapie | Julian Champagnie (SAS) | $9,050 | 27.8 | 3.1 |
PF (Power Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Scottie Barnes (TOR) | $17,540 | 54.7 | 3.1 |
| Value | Nae'Qwan Tomlin (CLE) | $6,930 | 23 | 3.3 |
| Fade | Kyle Filipowski (UTA) | $10,330 | 16.1 | 1.6 |
| Cheapie | Harrison Barnes (SAS) | $6,910 | 20 | 2.9 |
C (Center)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Scottie Barnes (TOR) | $17,540 | 54.7 | 3.1 |
| Value | Jaylin Williams (OKC) | $6,000 | 20.8 | 3.5 |
| Fade | Kyle Filipowski (UTA) | $10,330 | 16.1 | 1.6 |
| Cheapie | Dylan Cardwell (SAC) | $6,890 | 21.8 | 3.2 |
Conclusion
When building your NBA Monday teams, consider starting with a value player like Jamal Shead. 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 Jaylin Williams.
On the other hand, according to our model, Kyle Filipowski 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 Monday slate closes at 10:10am AEDT on Monday. 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 Monday contest. The unique insights here can give you an edge when you make your NBA DFS line-ups.
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