NBA Saturday Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for November 15, 2025
Last updated: Nov 14, 2025, 11:57PM | Published: Nov 14, 2025, 7:57AM
Draftstars Australia's NBA Saturday DFS contest commences at 11:10am AEDT on November 15, 2025, and Fantasy Insider has crunched the numbers for every 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 build your fantasy teams for Draftstars' NBA contests and improve your season-long fantasy line-ups on November 15 and beyond.
Featured NBA Games
Draftstars' NBA Saturday slate includes the following games:
- Minnesota Timberwolves vs Sacramento Kings
- Houston Rockets vs Portland Trail Blazers
- Detroit Pistons vs Philadelphia 76ers
- New Orleans Pelicans vs Los Angeles Lakers
- New York Knicks vs Miami Heat
- Milwaukee Bucks vs Charlotte Hornets
- San Antonio Spurs vs Golden State Warriors
- Dallas Mavericks vs LA Clippers
- Orlando Magic vs Brooklyn Nets
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We have reviewed every player from every team to help you find the best selections on Saturday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Giannis Antetokounmpo (MIL, C/PF) | $23,480 | 66.7 | 2.8 |
| Value | Daniss Jenkins (DET, PG) | $9,820 | 36.2 | 3.7 |
| Fade | Kel'el Ware (MIA, C) | $13,160 | 23.6 | 1.8 |
| Cheapie | Marcus Smart (LAL, SG/PG) | $9,470 | 30.4 | 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 | Luka Dončić (LAL) | $24,690 | 60.3 | 2.4 |
| Value | Daniss Jenkins (DET) | $9,820 | 36.2 | 3.7 |
| Fade | Tyrese Maxey (PHI) | $21,230 | 44.4 | 2.1 |
| Cheapie | Marcus Smart (LAL) | $9,470 | 30.4 | 3.2 |
SG (Shooting Guard)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Kevin Durant (HOU) | $16,440 | 45.5 | 2.8 |
| Value | Collin Sexton (CHA) | $10,280 | 33.1 | 3.2 |
| Fade | Norman Powell (MIA) | $14,000 | 28.7 | 2.1 |
| Cheapie | Marcus Smart (LAL) | $9,470 | 30.4 | 3.2 |
SF (Small Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Miles Bridges (CHA) | $14,950 | 48.2 | 3.2 |
| Value | Miles Bridges (CHA) | $14,950 | 48.2 | 3.2 |
| Fade | Mikal Bridges (NYK) | $13,950 | 30 | 2.1 |
| Cheapie | Kris Dunn (LAC) | $7,700 | 24.7 | 3.2 |
PF (Power Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Giannis Antetokounmpo (MIL) | $23,480 | 66.7 | 2.8 |
| Value | Miles Bridges (CHA) | $14,950 | 48.2 | 3.2 |
| Fade | Karl-Anthony Towns (NYK) | $19,270 | 40.3 | 2.1 |
| Cheapie | Bobby Portis (MIL) | $9,230 | 28.6 | 3.1 |
C (Center)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Giannis Antetokounmpo (MIL) | $23,480 | 66.7 | 2.8 |
| Value | Bobby Portis (MIL) | $9,230 | 28.6 | 3.1 |
| Fade | Kel'el Ware (MIA) | $13,160 | 23.6 | 1.8 |
| Cheapie | Draymond Green (GSW) | $9,800 | 29.8 | 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 Daniss Jenkins. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Giannis Antetokounmpo 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 Marcus Smart.
On the other hand, according to our model, Kel'el Ware is one of the worst 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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