NBA Sunday Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for January 19, 2025
Last updated: Jan 18, 2025, 11:57PM | Published: Jan 18, 2025, 7:57AM
Draftstars Australia's NBA Sunday DFS contest begins at 11:10am AEDT on January 19, 2025, and Fantasy Insider has looked at the data for each player on the slate to help you create winning line-ups.
A handy Draftstars cheat sheet is a must 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 Sunday and beyond.
Featured NBA Games
Draftstars' NBA Sunday slate consists of these games:
- Minnesota Timberwolves vs Cleveland Cavaliers
- Indiana Pacers vs Philadelphia 76ers
- Boston Celtics vs Atlanta Hawks
- Golden State Warriors vs Washington Wizards
- Portland Trail Blazers vs Houston Rockets
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We've reviewed every player from every team to help you make the best choices on Sunday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Jayson Tatum (BOS, PF/SF) | $20,370 | 56 | 2.7 |
| Value | Ricky Council (PHI, SG) | $6,000 | 25.7 | 4.3 |
| Fade | Vít Krejčí (ATL, SG/SF) | $10,340 | 18.6 | 1.8 |
| Cheapie | Neemias Queta (BOS, C) | $6,440 | 23.9 | 3.7 |
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're 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 | Stephen Curry (GSW) | $17,960 | 52.4 | 2.9 |
| Value | Fred VanVleet (HOU) | $13,850 | 40.8 | 2.9 |
| Fade | Scoot Henderson (POR) | $13,260 | 27.3 | 2.1 |
| Cheapie | Mike Conley (MIN) | $7,830 | 22.2 | 2.8 |
SG (Shooting Guard)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Stephen Curry (GSW) | $17,960 | 52.4 | 2.9 |
| Value | Ricky Council (PHI) | $6,000 | 25.7 | 4.3 |
| Fade | Vít Krejčí (ATL) | $10,340 | 18.6 | 1.8 |
| Cheapie | Justin Edwards (PHI) | $7,580 | 25.5 | 3.4 |
SF (Small Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Jayson Tatum (BOS) | $20,370 | 56 | 2.7 |
| Value | Moses Moody (GSW) | $6,460 | 20.1 | 3.1 |
| Fade | Vít Krejčí (ATL) | $10,340 | 18.6 | 1.8 |
| Cheapie | Cam Whitmore (HOU) | $8,230 | 24.5 | 3 |
PF (Power Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Jayson Tatum (BOS) | $20,370 | 56 | 2.7 |
| Value | Julius Randle (MIN) | $13,680 | 43 | 3.1 |
| Fade | De'Andre Hunter (ATL) | $12,100 | 22.8 | 1.9 |
| Cheapie | Jaden McDaniels (MIN) | $9,860 | 28.7 | 2.9 |
C (Center)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Alperen Şengün (HOU) | $18,060 | 51.1 | 2.8 |
| Value | Neemias Queta (BOS) | $6,440 | 23.9 | 3.7 |
| Fade | Onyeka Okongwu (ATL) | $11,940 | 23.6 | 2 |
| Cheapie | Luke Kornet (BOS) | $7,660 | 26.8 | 3.5 |
Conclusion
When building your NBA Sunday teams, consider starting with a value player like Ricky Council. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Jayson Tatum is a strong option. If you're seeking budget-friendly choices to free up salary cap for more studs, explore our cheapie options, including Neemias Queta.
On the other hand, according to our model, Vít Krejčí 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 Sunday slate closes at 11:10am 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 help you maximize points while adhering to the salary cap when you make your NBA DFS line-ups.
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