NBA Saturday Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for March 7, 2026
Last updated: Mar 6, 2026, 11:57PM | Published: Mar 6, 2026, 7:58AM
Draftstars Australia's NBA Saturday DFS contest commences at 11:10am AEDT on March 7, 2026, and Fantasy Insider has looked at the data for every player on the slate to help you make winning line-ups.
An accurate Draftstars cheat sheet is a must for NBA fantasy players. This DFS preview is designed to help you build your fantasy teams for Draftstars' NBA contests and enhance your season-long fantasy line-ups on Saturday and beyond.
Featured NBA Games
Draftstars' NBA Saturday slate features the following match-ups:
- Denver Nuggets vs New York Knicks
- Charlotte Hornets vs Miami Heat
- Boston Celtics vs Dallas Mavericks
- San Antonio Spurs vs LA Clippers
- Houston Rockets vs Portland Trail Blazers
- Phoenix Suns vs New Orleans Pelicans
- Los Angeles Lakers vs Indiana Pacers
Fantasy Insider, renowned for its world-class DFS tools and projections since 2015, uses the same machine learning models as Stats Insider to make some of the most reliable DFS projections available.
With the latest NBA fantasy insights and DFS strategies from Fantasy Insider, you're set to win in more NBA fantasy contests.
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 | Nikola Jokić (DEN, C) | $25,190 | 60.3 | 2.4 |
| Value | Jaxson Hayes (LAL, C) | $6,250 | 25.4 | 4.1 |
| Fade | Aaron Gordon (DEN, PF) | $12,760 | 21.7 | 1.7 |
| Cheapie | Myron Gardner (MIA, SF) | $6,000 | 21.1 | 3.5 |
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're 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 | Luka Dončić (LAL) | $22,950 | 58.6 | 2.6 |
| Value | Payton Pritchard (BOS) | $10,850 | 34.8 | 3.2 |
| Fade | Jeremiah Fears (NOP) | $10,130 | 19.6 | 1.9 |
| Cheapie | Dylan Harper (SAS) | $8,380 | 25.5 | 3 |
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 | 26.5 | 3.3 |
| Fade | Bennedict Mathurin (LAC) | $12,620 | 27.6 | 2.2 |
| Cheapie | Baylor Scheierman (BOS) | $6,110 | 19.7 | 3.2 |
SF (Small Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Jaylen Brown (BOS) | $17,860 | 56.3 | 3.1 |
| Value | Myron Gardner (MIA) | $6,000 | 21.1 | 3.5 |
| Fade | Toumani Camara (POR) | $11,500 | 24 | 2.1 |
| Cheapie | Pelle Larsson (MIA) | $7,980 | 26.5 | 3.3 |
PF (Power Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Kawhi Leonard (LAC) | $17,150 | 49.1 | 2.9 |
| Value | Sam Hauser (BOS) | $6,340 | 21 | 3.3 |
| Fade | Aaron Gordon (DEN) | $12,760 | 21.7 | 1.7 |
| Cheapie | Jake LaRavia (LAL) | $7,740 | 24.5 | 3.2 |
C (Center)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Nikola Jokić (DEN) | $25,190 | 60.3 | 2.4 |
| Value | Jaxson Hayes (LAL) | $6,250 | 25.4 | 4.1 |
| Fade | Karl-Anthony Towns (NYK) | $17,120 | 39.4 | 2.3 |
| Cheapie | Neemias Queta (BOS) | $9,720 | 30.6 | 3.1 |
Conclusion
When building your NBA Saturday teams, consider starting with a value player like Jaxson Hayes. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Nikola Jokić is a strong option. If you're looking for budget-friendly choices to free up salary cap for more studs, check out our cheapie options, including Myron Gardner.
On the other hand, according to our model, Aaron Gordon 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 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 give you an edge when you make your NBA DFS line-ups.
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