NBA Sunday Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for February 8, 2026
Last updated: Feb 7, 2026, 9:57PM | Published: Feb 7, 2026, 7:58AM
Draftstars Australia's NBA Sunday DFS contest begins at 11:00am AEDT on February 8, 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 crucial for NBA fantasy players. This DFS preview is designed to help you assemble your fantasy teams for Draftstars' NBA contests and improve your season-long fantasy line-ups on Sunday and beyond.
Featured NBA Games
Draftstars' NBA Sunday slate consists of the following games:
- Orlando Magic vs Utah Jazz
- Los Angeles Lakers vs Golden State Warriors
- Phoenix Suns vs Philadelphia 76ers
- Sacramento Kings vs Cleveland Cavaliers
- Chicago Bulls vs Denver Nuggets
- Atlanta Hawks vs Charlotte Hornets
- Portland Trail Blazers vs Memphis Grizzlies
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We've reviewed every player from every team to help you find the best choices on Sunday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Nikola Jokić (DEN, C) | $23,880 | 69.1 | 2.9 |
| Value | Tristan da Silva (ORL, PF/SF) | $6,000 | 22 | 3.7 |
| Fade | Kyle Filipowski (UTA, C/PF) | $10,820 | 12 | 1.1 |
| Cheapie | Christian Braun (DEN, SG/SF) | $7,960 | 28.8 | 3.6 |
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 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 | Deni Avdija (POR) | $16,620 | 49.8 | 3 |
| Value | Malik Monk (SAC) | $7,550 | 25.5 | 3.4 |
| Fade | Isaiah Collier (UTA) | $14,410 | 29.4 | 2 |
| Cheapie | Devin Carter (SAC) | $6,970 | 23.3 | 3.3 |
SG (Shooting Guard)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Donovan Mitchell (CLE) | $16,980 | 48.4 | 2.8 |
| Value | Christian Braun (DEN) | $7,960 | 28.8 | 3.6 |
| Fade | Austin Reaves (LAL) | $16,800 | 33.6 | 2 |
| Cheapie | Malik Monk (SAC) | $7,550 | 25.5 | 3.4 |
SF (Small Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Deni Avdija (POR) | $16,620 | 49.8 | 3 |
| Value | Tristan da Silva (ORL) | $6,000 | 22 | 3.7 |
| Fade | Austin Reaves (LAL) | $16,800 | 33.6 | 2 |
| Cheapie | Christian Braun (DEN) | $7,960 | 28.8 | 3.6 |
PF (Power Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Jalen Johnson (ATL) | $22,290 | 55.1 | 2.5 |
| Value | Tristan da Silva (ORL) | $6,000 | 22 | 3.7 |
| Fade | Kyle Filipowski (UTA) | $10,820 | 12 | 1.1 |
| Cheapie | Royce O'Neale (PHX) | $8,610 | 27.4 | 3.2 |
C (Center)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Nikola Jokić (DEN) | $23,880 | 69.1 | 2.9 |
| Value | Oso Ighodaro (PHX) | $6,000 | 18.2 | 3 |
| Fade | Kyle Filipowski (UTA) | $10,820 | 12 | 1.1 |
| Cheapie | Maxime Raynaud (SAC) | $8,870 | 26.2 | 2.9 |
Conclusion
When building your NBA Sunday teams, consider starting with a value player like Tristan da Silva. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Nikola Jokić is a strong option. If you're seeking budget-friendly choices to free up salary cap for more studs, explore our cheapie options, including Christian Braun.
On the other hand, according to our model, Kyle Filipowski 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 Sunday slate closes at 11:00am AEDT on Sunday. 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 Sunday contest. The unique insights here can give you an edge when you make your NBA DFS line-ups.
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