NBA Saturday Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for October 25, 2025
Last updated: Oct 24, 2025, 10:58PM | Published: Oct 24, 2025, 7:57AM
Draftstars Australia's NBA Saturday DFS contest begins at 10:40am AEDT on October 25, 2025, and Fantasy Insider has crunched the numbers for every player on the slate to help you create winning line-ups.
A handy Draftstars cheat sheet is essential 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 Saturday and beyond.
Featured NBA Games
Draftstars' NBA Saturday slate includes these games:
- LA Clippers vs Phoenix Suns
- Los Angeles Lakers vs Minnesota Timberwolves
- New York Knicks vs Boston Celtics
- Houston Rockets vs Detroit Pistons
- Portland Trail Blazers vs Golden State Warriors
- Sacramento Kings vs Utah Jazz
- Brooklyn Nets vs Cleveland Cavaliers
- Dallas Mavericks vs Washington Wizards
- New Orleans Pelicans vs San Antonio Spurs
- Memphis Grizzlies vs Miami Heat
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We've reviewed every player from every team to help you make the best choices on Saturday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Victor Wembanyama (SAS, C) | $20,310 | 61.4 | 3 |
| Value | Derik Queen (NOP, C) | $6,430 | 36.1 | 5.6 |
| Fade | Santi Aldama (MEM, PF) | $12,070 | 26.4 | 2.2 |
| Cheapie | Jeremiah Fears (NOP, PG) | $6,220 | 25 | 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 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) | $20,850 | 56.8 | 2.7 |
| Value | Jeremiah Fears (NOP) | $6,220 | 25 | 4 |
| Fade | Jrue Holiday (POR) | $10,880 | 24 | 2.2 |
| Cheapie | Naji Marshall (DAL) | $7,180 | 22.6 | 3.2 |
SG (Shooting Guard)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Anthony Edwards (MIN) | $17,100 | 49.1 | 2.9 |
| Value | Keon Ellis (SAC) | $7,460 | 23.4 | 3.1 |
| Fade | Cam Thomas (BKN) | $12,520 | 27.7 | 2.2 |
| Cheapie | Klay Thompson (DAL) | $8,650 | 25.1 | 2.9 |
SF (Small Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | DeMar DeRozan (SAC) | $14,640 | 44.1 | 3 |
| Value | P.J. Washington (DAL) | $10,480 | 37.6 | 3.6 |
| Fade | Dillon Brooks (PHX) | $10,150 | 22.6 | 2.2 |
| Cheapie | Jaime Jaquez (MIA) | $8,250 | 26.9 | 3.3 |
PF (Power Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Anthony Davis (DAL) | $18,470 | 60.5 | 3.3 |
| Value | Harrison Barnes (SAS) | $7,210 | 28.7 | 4 |
| Fade | Santi Aldama (MEM) | $12,070 | 26.4 | 2.2 |
| Cheapie | Taylor Hendricks (UTA) | $6,080 | 20.3 | 3.3 |
C (Center)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Victor Wembanyama (SAS) | $20,310 | 61.4 | 3 |
| Value | Derik Queen (NOP) | $6,430 | 36.1 | 5.6 |
| Fade | Karl-Anthony Towns (NYK) | $15,960 | 34.9 | 2.2 |
| Cheapie | Dereck Lively (DAL) | $9,040 | 27.1 | 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 Derik Queen. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Victor Wembanyama 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 Jeremiah Fears.
On the other hand, according to our model, Santi Aldama 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 10:40am 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 give you an edge when you make your NBA DFS line-ups.
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