NBA Saturday Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for October 31, 2026
Last updated: Oct 30, 2026, 10:57AM | Published: Oct 30, 2026, 7:57AM
Draftstars Australia's NBA Saturday DFS contest kicks off at 10:00am AEDT on October 31, 2026, and Fantasy Insider has looked at the data for each player on the slate to help you create winning line-ups.
An accurate Draftstars cheat sheet is a must 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 October 31 and beyond.
Featured NBA Games
Draftstars' NBA Saturday slate features these games:
- Washington Wizards vs Charlotte Hornets
- Toronto Raptors vs Orlando Magic
- Miami Heat vs Indiana Pacers
- Dallas Mavericks vs Houston Rockets
- Golden State Warriors vs Los Angeles Lakers
- Brooklyn Nets vs Detroit Pistons
- Phoenix Suns vs Denver Nuggets
- Boston Celtics vs Chicago Bulls
- Minnesota Timberwolves vs LA Clippers
- Philadelphia 76ers vs New York Knicks
Fantasy Insider, renowned for its world-class DFS tools and projections since 2015, employs the same machine learning models as Stats Insider to come up with some of the most accurate DFS projections available.
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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 | Luka Dončić (LAL, PG) | $22,970 | 61.8 | 2.7 |
| Value | Matisse Thybulle (LAL, PF/SF) | $6,950 | 22.4 | 3.2 |
| Fade | Rui Hachimura (LAC, PF/SF) | $12,280 | 20.3 | 1.7 |
| Cheapie | Al Horford (GSW, C) | $6,300 | 19 | 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 budget-conscious strategies, "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) | $22,970 | 61.8 | 2.7 |
| Value | Keaton Wagler (LAC) | $10,140 | 30 | 3 |
| Fade | Dennis Schröder (CHA) | $13,310 | 28.9 | 2.2 |
| Cheapie | Collin Sexton (LAL) | $7,320 | 21 | 2.9 |
SG (Shooting Guard)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Devin Booker (PHX) | $15,030 | 41.4 | 2.8 |
| Value | Bilal Coulibaly (WAS) | $8,850 | 26.4 | 3 |
| Fade | Ja'Kobe Walter (TOR) | $10,690 | 22.4 | 2.1 |
| Cheapie | DeMar DeRozan (DEN) | $8,910 | 26.3 | 3 |
SF (Small Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Brandon Miller (CHA) | $16,710 | 47.3 | 2.8 |
| Value | Matisse Thybulle (LAL) | $6,950 | 22.4 | 3.2 |
| Fade | Rui Hachimura (LAC) | $12,280 | 20.3 | 1.7 |
| Cheapie | Bilal Coulibaly (WAS) | $8,850 | 26.4 | 3 |
PF (Power Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Giannis Antetokounmpo (MIA) | $19,610 | 58.9 | 3 |
| Value | Matisse Thybulle (LAL) | $6,950 | 22.4 | 3.2 |
| Fade | Rui Hachimura (LAC) | $12,280 | 20.3 | 1.7 |
| Cheapie | Allen Graves (TOR) | $6,270 | 18.5 | 2.9 |
C (Center)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Nikola Jokić (DEN) | $21,590 | 60.6 | 2.8 |
| Value | Alex Sarr (WAS) | $10,090 | 31.5 | 3.1 |
| Fade | Khaman Maluach (PHX) | $11,570 | 22.3 | 1.9 |
| Cheapie | Al Horford (GSW) | $6,300 | 19 | 3 |
Conclusion
When building your NBA Saturday teams, consider starting with a value player like Matisse Thybulle. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Luka Dončić is a strong option. If you're looking for budget-friendly choices to free up salary cap for more studs, explore our cheapie options, including Al Horford.
On the other hand, according to our model, Rui Hachimura is one of the worst value options on the slate, suggesting you might want to limit exposure to him if putting together multiple line-ups.
Ready to go? Draftstars' NBA Saturday slate closes at 10:00am 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 give you an edge when you make your NBA DFS line-ups.
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