NBA Sunday Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for March 15, 2026
Last updated: Mar 15, 2026, 12:04AM | Published: Mar 14, 2026, 7:58AM
Draftstars Australia's NBA Sunday DFS contest commences at 11:11am AEDT on March 15, 2026, and Fantasy Insider has looked at the data for every player on the slate to help you make winning line-ups.
A handy 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 improve your season-long fantasy line-ups on Sunday and beyond.
Featured NBA Games
Draftstars' NBA Sunday slate includes the following games:
- Los Angeles Lakers vs Denver Nuggets
- LA Clippers vs Sacramento Kings
- Miami Heat vs Orlando Magic
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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 | Nikola Jokić (DEN, C) | $25,270 | 68.7 | 2.7 |
| Value | Jevon Carter (ORL, PG) | $6,000 | 21.2 | 3.5 |
| Fade | Precious Achiuwa (SAC, PF/C) | $10,980 | 23.8 | 2.2 |
| Cheapie | Marcus Smart (LAL, PG/SG) | $6,000 | 20.6 | 3.4 |
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) | $25,480 | 64.8 | 2.5 |
| Value | Jevon Carter (ORL) | $6,000 | 21.2 | 3.5 |
| Fade | Tyler Herro (MIA) | $13,950 | 33.9 | 2.4 |
| Cheapie | Marcus Smart (LAL) | $6,000 | 20.6 | 3.4 |
SG (Shooting Guard)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Austin Reaves (LAL) | $14,730 | 43 | 2.9 |
| Value | Marcus Smart (LAL) | $6,000 | 20.6 | 3.4 |
| Fade | Nique Clifford (SAC) | $10,950 | 25.4 | 2.3 |
| Cheapie | Daeqwon Plowden (SAC) | $6,000 | 20.5 | 3.4 |
SF (Small Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Kawhi Leonard (LAC) | $18,990 | 49.6 | 2.6 |
| Value | LeBron James (LAL) | $14,370 | 48.8 | 3.4 |
| Fade | Bennedict Mathurin (LAC) | $12,460 | 30.2 | 2.4 |
| Cheapie | Noah Penda (ORL) | $6,000 | 18.8 | 3.1 |
PF (Power Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Kawhi Leonard (LAC) | $18,990 | 49.6 | 2.6 |
| Value | LeBron James (LAL) | $14,370 | 48.8 | 3.4 |
| Fade | Precious Achiuwa (SAC) | $10,980 | 23.8 | 2.2 |
| Cheapie | Noah Penda (ORL) | $6,000 | 18.8 | 3.1 |
C (Center)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Nikola Jokić (DEN) | $25,270 | 68.7 | 2.7 |
| Value | Brook Lopez (LAC) | $7,850 | 22.5 | 2.9 |
| Fade | Precious Achiuwa (SAC) | $10,980 | 23.8 | 2.2 |
| Cheapie | Moritz Wagner (ORL) | $6,000 | 16.8 | 2.8 |
Conclusion
In DFS, creating an optimal line-up requires understanding key concepts and metrics. When building your NBA Sunday teams, consider starting with a value player like Jevon Carter. 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, take a look at our cheapie options, including Marcus Smart.
On the other hand, according to our model, Precious Achiuwa is one of the worst 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 11:11am 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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