NBA Monday Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for March 9, 2026
Last updated: Mar 8, 2026, 11:57PM | Published: Mar 8, 2026, 1:58AM
Draftstars Australia's NBA Monday DFS contest kicks off at 11:10am AEDT on March 9, 2026, and Fantasy Insider has crunched the numbers for each player on the slate to help you build winning line-ups.
A handy Draftstars cheat sheet is a must for NBA fantasy players. This DFS preview is designed to help you assemble your fantasy teams for Draftstars' NBA contests and enhance your season-long fantasy line-ups on March 9 and beyond.
Featured NBA Games
Draftstars' NBA Monday slate features the following match-ups:
- Sacramento Kings vs Chicago Bulls
- Phoenix Suns vs Charlotte Hornets
- San Antonio Spurs vs Houston Rockets
- Milwaukee Bucks vs Orlando Magic
- Portland Trail Blazers vs Indiana Pacers
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We've reviewed every player from every team to help you make the best picks on Monday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Victor Wembanyama (SAS, C) | $20,100 | 50.6 | 2.5 |
| Value | Ousmane Dieng (MIL, PF/SF) | $6,160 | 29.2 | 4.7 |
| Fade | Guerschon Yabusele (CHI, C) | $11,100 | 19.1 | 1.7 |
| Cheapie | Jevon Carter (ORL, PG) | $6,000 | 25.6 | 4.3 |
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 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 | Josh Giddey (CHI) | $16,520 | 45.4 | 2.7 |
| Value | Jevon Carter (ORL) | $6,000 | 25.6 | 4.3 |
| Fade | Collin Sexton (CHI) | $12,930 | 23.6 | 1.8 |
| Cheapie | Quenton Jackson (IND) | $6,000 | 18.4 | 3.1 |
SG (Shooting Guard)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Kevin Durant (HOU) | $16,970 | 46.9 | 2.8 |
| Value | Daeqwon Plowden (SAC) | $6,000 | 21.1 | 3.5 |
| Fade | Collin Sexton (CHI) | $12,930 | 23.6 | 1.8 |
| Cheapie | Quenton Jackson (IND) | $6,000 | 18.4 | 3.1 |
SF (Small Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Kevin Durant (HOU) | $16,970 | 46.9 | 2.8 |
| Value | Ousmane Dieng (MIL) | $6,160 | 29.2 | 4.7 |
| Fade | Matas Buzelis (CHI) | $13,270 | 28.2 | 2.1 |
| Cheapie | Isaac Okoro (CHI) | $6,900 | 20.9 | 3 |
PF (Power Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Paolo Banchero (ORL) | $18,190 | 47.5 | 2.6 |
| Value | Ousmane Dieng (MIL) | $6,160 | 29.2 | 4.7 |
| Fade | Matas Buzelis (CHI) | $13,270 | 28.2 | 2.1 |
| Cheapie | Bobby Portis (MIL) | $9,720 | 30.4 | 3.1 |
C (Center)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Victor Wembanyama (SAS) | $20,100 | 50.6 | 2.5 |
| Value | Moritz Wagner (ORL) | $6,000 | 22 | 3.7 |
| Fade | Guerschon Yabusele (CHI) | $11,100 | 19.1 | 1.7 |
| Cheapie | Bobby Portis (MIL) | $9,720 | 30.4 | 3.1 |
Conclusion
When building your NBA Monday teams, consider starting with a value player like Ousmane Dieng. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Victor Wembanyama is a strong option. If you're looking for budget-friendly choices to free up salary cap for more studs, take a look at our cheapie options, including Jevon Carter.
On the other hand, according to our model, Guerschon Yabusele 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 11:10am 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 help you balance star power, value and budget management when you make your NBA DFS line-ups.
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