NBA Saturday Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for April 11, 2026
Last updated: Apr 10, 2026, 6:58PM | Published: Apr 10, 2026, 2:57AM
Draftstars Australia's NBA Saturday DFS contest commences at 9:00am AEST on April 11, 2026, and Fantasy Insider has looked at the data 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 improve your season-long fantasy line-ups on Saturday and beyond.
Featured NBA Games
Draftstars' NBA Saturday slate features these games:
- New York Knicks vs Toronto Raptors
- Atlanta Hawks vs Cleveland Cavaliers
- Indiana Pacers vs Philadelphia 76ers
- Milwaukee Bucks vs Brooklyn Nets
- Charlotte Hornets vs Detroit Pistons
- Chicago Bulls vs Orlando Magic
- Houston Rockets vs Minnesota Timberwolves
- Sacramento Kings vs Golden State Warriors
- Los Angeles Lakers vs Phoenix Suns
- Washington Wizards vs Miami Heat
- Utah Jazz vs Memphis Grizzlies
- San Antonio Spurs vs Dallas Mavericks
- Portland Trail Blazers vs LA Clippers
- Denver Nuggets vs Oklahoma City Thunder
- Boston Celtics vs New Orleans Pelicans
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We have reviewed every player from every team to help you make the best picks on Saturday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Nikola Jokić (DEN, C) | $25,650 | 67 | 2.6 |
| Value | Simone Fontecchio (MIA, SF/PF) | $6,080 | 28.2 | 4.6 |
| Fade | Shaedon Sharpe (POR, SG/SF) | $12,710 | 16.7 | 1.3 |
| Cheapie | E.J. Liddell (BKN, PF) | $6,000 | 26.1 | 4.4 |
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 | Deni Avdija (POR) | $17,500 | 51 | 2.9 |
| Value | Tyson Etienne (BKN) | $6,950 | 23.2 | 3.3 |
| Fade | Daniss Jenkins (DET) | $10,130 | 16.4 | 1.6 |
| Cheapie | De'Anthony Melton (GSW) | $9,290 | 29.8 | 3.2 |
SG (Shooting Guard)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Jaylen Brown (BOS) | $19,270 | 54.4 | 2.8 |
| Value | Malachi Smith (BKN) | $6,540 | 28.3 | 4.3 |
| Fade | Shaedon Sharpe (POR) | $12,710 | 16.7 | 1.3 |
| Cheapie | De'Anthony Melton (GSW) | $9,290 | 29.8 | 3.2 |
SF (Small Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Jaylen Brown (BOS) | $19,270 | 54.4 | 2.8 |
| Value | Simone Fontecchio (MIA) | $6,080 | 28.2 | 4.6 |
| Fade | Shaedon Sharpe (POR) | $12,710 | 16.7 | 1.3 |
| Cheapie | Gary Payton (GSW) | $9,750 | 31 | 3.2 |
PF (Power Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Jalen Johnson (ATL) | $19,070 | 54.5 | 2.9 |
| Value | Simone Fontecchio (MIA) | $6,080 | 28.2 | 4.6 |
| Fade | Jaden McDaniels (MIN) | $12,710 | 19.3 | 1.5 |
| Cheapie | E.J. Liddell (BKN) | $6,000 | 26.1 | 4.4 |
C (Center)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Nikola Jokić (DEN) | $25,650 | 67 | 2.6 |
| Value | Goga Bitadze (ORL) | $6,870 | 25.4 | 3.7 |
| Fade | Jaxson Hayes (LAL) | $10,430 | 20.6 | 2 |
| Cheapie | Kyle Anderson (MIN) | $6,810 | 22.2 | 3.3 |
Conclusion
In DFS, creating an optimal line-up requires understanding key concepts and metrics. When building your NBA Saturday teams, consider starting with a value player like Simone Fontecchio. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Nikola Jokić is a strong option. If you're seeking budget-friendly choices to free up salary cap for more studs, explore our cheapie options, including E.J. Liddell.
On the other hand, according to our model, Shaedon Sharpe is one of the lowest value options on the slate, suggesting you might want to limit exposure to him if building multiple line-ups.
Ready to go? Draftstars' NBA Saturday slate closes at 9:00am AEST 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 Saturday contest. The unique insights here can give you an edge when you make your NBA DFS line-ups.
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