NBA Saturday Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for November 8, 2025
Last updated: Nov 7, 2025, 9:57PM | Published: Nov 7, 2025, 7:58AM
Draftstars Australia's NBA Saturday DFS contest begins at 11:00am AEDT on November 8, 2025, 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 enhance your season-long fantasy line-ups on November 8 and beyond.
Featured NBA Games
Draftstars' NBA Saturday slate includes these games:
- Denver Nuggets vs Golden State Warriors
- Memphis Grizzlies vs Dallas Mavericks
- Miami Heat vs Charlotte Hornets
- Brooklyn Nets vs Detroit Pistons
- Orlando Magic vs Boston Celtics
- San Antonio Spurs vs Houston Rockets
- Washington Wizards vs Cleveland Cavaliers
- Sacramento Kings vs Oklahoma City Thunder
- Milwaukee Bucks vs Chicago Bulls
- Minnesota Timberwolves vs Utah Jazz
- Atlanta Hawks vs Toronto Raptors
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We've 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) | $22,820 | 61.1 | 2.7 |
| Value | Cameron Johnson (DEN, PF/SF) | $8,530 | 30.1 | 3.5 |
| Fade | Michael Porter (BKN, SF/PF) | $16,130 | 30.9 | 1.9 |
| Cheapie | Svi Mykhailiuk (UTA, SF) | $7,270 | 24.1 | 3.3 |
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 | Cade Cunningham (DET) | $20,300 | 56.2 | 2.8 |
| Value | Anthony Edwards (MIN) | $16,150 | 53.3 | 3.3 |
| Fade | Brandin Podziemski (GSW) | $13,750 | 29.4 | 2.1 |
| Cheapie | Tre Mann (CHA) | $9,030 | 29.5 | 3.3 |
SG (Shooting Guard)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Donovan Mitchell (CLE) | $17,640 | 54.1 | 3.1 |
| Value | Anthony Edwards (MIN) | $16,150 | 53.3 | 3.3 |
| Fade | Norman Powell (MIA) | $13,830 | 29 | 2.1 |
| Cheapie | Tre Mann (CHA) | $9,030 | 29.5 | 3.3 |
SF (Small Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Josh Giddey (CHI) | $19,650 | 52.3 | 2.7 |
| Value | Cameron Johnson (DEN) | $8,530 | 30.1 | 3.5 |
| Fade | Michael Porter (BKN) | $16,130 | 30.9 | 1.9 |
| Cheapie | Svi Mykhailiuk (UTA) | $7,270 | 24.1 | 3.3 |
PF (Power Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Giannis Antetokounmpo (MIL) | $22,820 | 61.1 | 2.7 |
| Value | Cameron Johnson (DEN) | $8,530 | 30.1 | 3.5 |
| Fade | Michael Porter (BKN) | $16,130 | 30.9 | 1.9 |
| Cheapie | Harrison Barnes (SAS) | $7,770 | 25.5 | 3.3 |
C (Center)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Giannis Antetokounmpo (MIL) | $22,820 | 61.1 | 2.7 |
| Value | Daniel Gafford (DAL) | $11,090 | 36.6 | 3.3 |
| Fade | Neemias Queta (BOS) | $10,360 | 21.6 | 2.1 |
| Cheapie | Larry Nance (CLE) | $6,000 | 19.3 | 3.2 |
Conclusion
When building your NBA Saturday teams, consider starting with a value player like Cameron Johnson. 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, take a look at our cheapie options, including Svi Mykhailiuk.
On the other hand, according to our model, Michael Porter 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 contest. 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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