NBA Saturday Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for March 7, 2026
Last updated: Mar 6, 2026, 11:58AM | Published: Mar 6, 2026, 7:58AM
Draftstars Australia's NBA Saturday DFS contest begins at 11:00am AEDT on March 7, 2026, and Fantasy Insider has looked at the data for each player on the slate to help you make winning line-ups.
A reliable 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 enhance your season-long fantasy line-ups on March 7 and beyond.
Featured NBA Games
Draftstars' NBA Saturday slate features the following games:
- Los Angeles Lakers vs Indiana Pacers
- Houston Rockets vs Portland Trail Blazers
- Boston Celtics vs Dallas Mavericks
- San Antonio Spurs vs LA Clippers
- Denver Nuggets vs New York Knicks
- Charlotte Hornets vs Miami Heat
- Phoenix Suns 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 | Luka Dončić (LAL, PG) | $22,950 | 65.9 | 2.9 |
| Value | Pelle Larsson (MIA, SF/SG) | $7,980 | 27.3 | 3.4 |
| Fade | Cooper Flagg (DAL, PG/SF) | $14,470 | 27.7 | 1.9 |
| Cheapie | Isaiah Jackson (LAC, C) | $6,210 | 20.9 | 3.4 |
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 those needing to stay under the salary cap, "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 | Luka Dončić (LAL) | $22,950 | 65.9 | 2.9 |
| Value | Payton Pritchard (BOS) | $10,850 | 33.8 | 3.1 |
| Fade | Cooper Flagg (DAL) | $14,470 | 27.7 | 1.9 |
| Cheapie | Dylan Harper (SAS) | $8,380 | 24.5 | 2.9 |
SG (Shooting Guard)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Kevin Durant (HOU) | $17,310 | 50.5 | 2.9 |
| Value | Pelle Larsson (MIA) | $7,980 | 27.3 | 3.4 |
| Fade | Christian Braun (DEN) | $10,830 | 23.3 | 2.1 |
| Cheapie | Baylor Scheierman (BOS) | $6,110 | 18.9 | 3.1 |
SF (Small Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Jaylen Brown (BOS) | $17,860 | 56.3 | 3.1 |
| Value | Pelle Larsson (MIA) | $7,980 | 27.3 | 3.4 |
| Fade | Cooper Flagg (DAL) | $14,470 | 27.7 | 1.9 |
| Cheapie | Baylor Scheierman (BOS) | $6,110 | 18.9 | 3.1 |
PF (Power Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Alperen Sengun (HOU) | $16,970 | 50.1 | 3 |
| Value | Tari Eason (HOU) | $11,320 | 35.8 | 3.2 |
| Fade | Toumani Camara (POR) | $11,500 | 24.7 | 2.1 |
| Cheapie | Sam Hauser (BOS) | $6,340 | 18.7 | 2.9 |
C (Center)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Nikola Jokić (DEN) | $25,190 | 60.3 | 2.4 |
| Value | Isaiah Jackson (LAC) | $6,210 | 20.9 | 3.4 |
| Fade | Daniel Gafford (DAL) | $10,120 | 20.2 | 2 |
| Cheapie | Neemias Queta (BOS) | $9,720 | 30.6 | 3.1 |
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 Pelle Larsson. 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 Isaiah Jackson.
On the other hand, according to our model, Cooper Flagg is one of the worst value options on the slate, suggesting you might want to limit exposure to him if building out multiple line-ups.
Ready to go? Draftstars' NBA Saturday slate closes at 11:00am 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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