NBA Sunday Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for March 1, 2026
Last updated: Mar 1, 2026, 1:17AM | Published: Mar 1, 2026, 12:01AM
Draftstars Australia's NBA Sunday DFS contest begins at 12:40pm AEDT on March 1, 2026, and Fantasy Insider has looked at the data for every player on the slate to help you build winning line-ups.
An accurate Draftstars cheat sheet is essential 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 March 1 and beyond.
Featured NBA Games
Draftstars' NBA Sunday slate includes the following games:
- Golden State Warriors vs Los Angeles Lakers
- Utah Jazz vs New Orleans Pelicans
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We've reviewed every player from every team to help you make the best selections on Sunday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Luka Dončić (LAL, PG) | $22,870 | 64.4 | 2.8 |
| Value | Kevin Love (UTA, C) | $6,500 | 23.1 | 3.6 |
| Fade | Brandin Podziemski (GSW, PG/SG) | $13,600 | 30 | 2.2 |
| Cheapie | Jake LaRavia (LAL, PF/SF) | $6,000 | 20 | 3.3 |
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 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) | $22,870 | 64.4 | 2.8 |
| Value | Marcus Smart (LAL) | $7,120 | 20.7 | 2.9 |
| Fade | Brandin Podziemski (GSW) | $13,600 | 30 | 2.2 |
| Cheapie | Jordan Poole (NOP) | $9,250 | 26 | 2.8 |
SG (Shooting Guard)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Austin Reaves (LAL) | $13,850 | 41.8 | 3 |
| Value | Bryce McGowens (NOP) | $7,110 | 23.4 | 3.3 |
| Fade | Brandin Podziemski (GSW) | $13,600 | 30 | 2.2 |
| Cheapie | Luke Kennard (LAL) | $6,000 | 18.2 | 3 |
SF (Small Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | LeBron James (LAL) | $14,900 | 42.5 | 2.9 |
| Value | Jake LaRavia (LAL) | $6,000 | 20 | 3.3 |
| Fade | Ace Bailey (UTA) | $12,020 | 28.9 | 2.4 |
| Cheapie | Bryce McGowens (NOP) | $7,110 | 23.4 | 3.3 |
PF (Power Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Zion Williamson (NOP) | $16,850 | 46.4 | 2.8 |
| Value | Jake LaRavia (LAL) | $6,000 | 20 | 3.3 |
| Fade | Gui Santos (GSW) | $11,810 | 28.2 | 2.4 |
| Cheapie | Karlo Matković (NOP) | $6,090 | 19.5 | 3.2 |
C (Center)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Kyle Filipowski (UTA) | $12,970 | 31.9 | 2.5 |
| Value | Kevin Love (UTA) | $6,500 | 23.1 | 3.6 |
| Fade | Draymond Green (GSW) | $10,530 | 26.7 | 2.5 |
| Cheapie | Deandre Ayton (LAL) | $8,990 | 28.1 | 3.1 |
Conclusion
When building your NBA Sunday teams, consider starting with a value player like Kevin Love. 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, take a look at our cheapie options, including Jake LaRavia.
On the other hand, according to our model, Brandin Podziemski is one of the lowest value options on the slate, suggesting you might want to limit exposure to him if building multiple line-ups.
Ready to go? Draftstars' NBA Sunday slate closes at 12:40pm 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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