NBA Saturday Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for February 1, 2025
Last updated: Jan 31, 2025, 11:58PM | Published: Jan 31, 2025, 7:57AM
Draftstars Australia's NBA Saturday DFS contest kicks off at 11:10am AEDT on February 1, 2025, 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 crucial 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 February 1 and beyond.
Featured NBA Games
Draftstars' NBA Saturday slate features these match-ups:
- San Antonio Spurs vs Milwaukee Bucks
- Toronto Raptors vs Chicago Bulls
- New Orleans Pelicans vs Boston Celtics
- Detroit Pistons vs Dallas Mavericks
- Philadelphia 76ers vs Denver Nuggets
- Charlotte Hornets vs LA Clippers
- Golden State Warriors vs Phoenix Suns
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We've reviewed every player from every team to help you find the best picks on Saturday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Giannis Antetokounmpo (MIL, PF/C) | $24,010 | 65.1 | 2.7 |
| Value | Javonte Green (NOP, SG/SF) | $6,000 | 20.7 | 3.5 |
| Fade | Bruce Brown (TOR, SF/SG) | $10,320 | 19.9 | 1.9 |
| Cheapie | Kevon Looney (GSW, C) | $8,850 | 28.1 | 3.2 |
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 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 | Cade Cunningham (DET) | $19,980 | 52.1 | 2.6 |
| Value | Chris Paul (SAS) | $10,720 | 33.5 | 3.1 |
| Fade | Spencer Dinwiddie (DAL) | $10,580 | 22 | 2.1 |
| Cheapie | Brandon Boston (NOP) | $6,000 | 18 | 3 |
SG (Shooting Guard)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Devin Booker (PHX) | $17,460 | 47.7 | 2.7 |
| Value | Javonte Green (NOP) | $6,000 | 20.7 | 3.5 |
| Fade | Bruce Brown (TOR) | $10,320 | 19.9 | 1.9 |
| Cheapie | Brandon Boston (NOP) | $6,000 | 18 | 3 |
SF (Small Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Jayson Tatum (BOS) | $18,720 | 53.5 | 2.9 |
| Value | Javonte Green (NOP) | $6,000 | 20.7 | 3.5 |
| Fade | Bruce Brown (TOR) | $10,320 | 19.9 | 1.9 |
| Cheapie | Amir Coffey (LAC) | $6,310 | 19.8 | 3.1 |
PF (Power Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Giannis Antetokounmpo (MIL) | $24,010 | 65.1 | 2.7 |
| Value | Jayson Tatum (BOS) | $18,720 | 53.5 | 2.9 |
| Fade | Harrison Barnes (SAS) | $10,230 | 22.4 | 2.2 |
| Cheapie | Jeremiah Robinson-Earl (NOP) | $6,000 | 17 | 2.8 |
C (Center)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Giannis Antetokounmpo (MIL) | $24,010 | 65.1 | 2.7 |
| Value | Kevon Looney (GSW) | $8,850 | 28.1 | 3.2 |
| Fade | Guerschon Yabusele (PHI) | $11,400 | 26.5 | 2.3 |
| Cheapie | Jeremiah Robinson-Earl (NOP) | $6,000 | 17 | 2.8 |
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 Javonte Green. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Giannis Antetokounmpo 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 Kevon Looney.
On the other hand, according to our model, Bruce Brown is one of the lowest 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 Saturday slate closes at 11:10am AEDT 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 slate. 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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