NBA Monday Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for March 2, 2026
Last updated: Mar 1, 2026, 10:01AM | Published: Mar 1, 2026, 8:02AM
Draftstars Australia's NBA Monday DFS contest starts at 10:00am AEDT on March 2, 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 enhance your season-long fantasy line-ups on Monday and beyond.
Featured NBA Games
Draftstars' NBA Monday slate features the following games:
- Los Angeles Lakers vs Sacramento Kings
- Atlanta Hawks vs Portland Trail Blazers
- Orlando Magic vs Detroit Pistons
- Dallas Mavericks vs Oklahoma City Thunder
- LA Clippers vs New Orleans Pelicans
- Boston Celtics vs Philadelphia 76ers
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We have reviewed every player from every team to help you make the best selections on Monday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Luka Dončić (LAL, PG) | $23,370 | 65 | 2.8 |
| Value | Jordan Miller (LAC, SF) | $6,000 | 22.9 | 3.8 |
| Fade | Jonathan Kuminga (ATL, PF) | $12,990 | 22.8 | 1.8 |
| Cheapie | Dominick Barlow (PHI, PF) | $6,010 | 21.6 | 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 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 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) | $23,370 | 65 | 2.8 |
| Value | Daniss Jenkins (DET) | $6,000 | 19.5 | 3.2 |
| Fade | Tyrese Maxey (PHI) | $21,060 | 43.6 | 2.1 |
| Cheapie | Alex Caruso (OKC) | $6,190 | 19.8 | 3.2 |
SG (Shooting Guard)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Derrick White (BOS) | $14,180 | 40 | 2.8 |
| Value | Daniss Jenkins (DET) | $6,000 | 19.5 | 3.2 |
| Fade | VJ Edgecombe (PHI) | $13,920 | 30.7 | 2.2 |
| Cheapie | Alex Caruso (OKC) | $6,190 | 19.8 | 3.2 |
SF (Small Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Jaylen Brown (BOS) | $18,410 | 53.4 | 2.9 |
| Value | Jordan Miller (LAC) | $6,000 | 22.9 | 3.8 |
| Fade | Naji Marshall (DAL) | $13,510 | 29.7 | 2.2 |
| Cheapie | Tristan da Silva (ORL) | $6,770 | 21.8 | 3.2 |
PF (Power Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Jalen Johnson (ATL) | $20,980 | 61.5 | 2.9 |
| Value | Dominick Barlow (PHI) | $6,010 | 21.6 | 3.6 |
| Fade | Jonathan Kuminga (ATL) | $12,990 | 22.8 | 1.8 |
| Cheapie | Tristan da Silva (ORL) | $6,770 | 21.8 | 3.2 |
C (Center)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Jalen Duren (DET) | $15,460 | 43.3 | 2.8 |
| Value | Jaylin Williams (OKC) | $6,950 | 22.2 | 3.2 |
| Fade | Andre Drummond (PHI) | $11,120 | 20.9 | 1.9 |
| Cheapie | Jock Landale (ATL) | $6,870 | 20.9 | 3 |
Conclusion
When building your NBA Monday teams, consider starting with a value player like Jordan Miller. 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 Dominick Barlow.
On the other hand, according to our model, Jonathan Kuminga is one of the lowest value options on the slate, suggesting you might want to limit exposure to him if entering multiple line-ups.
Ready to go? Draftstars' NBA Monday slate closes at 10:00am 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 help you balance star power, value and budget management when you make your NBA DFS line-ups.
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