NBA Sunday Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for March 22, 2026
Last updated: Mar 21, 2026, 10:57PM | Published: Mar 21, 2026, 7:57AM
Draftstars Australia's NBA Sunday DFS contest kicks off at 10:10am AEDT on March 22, 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 essential 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 March 22 and beyond.
Featured NBA Games
Draftstars' NBA Sunday slate features these games:
- Atlanta Hawks vs Golden State Warriors
- Phoenix Suns vs Milwaukee Bucks
- Houston Rockets vs Miami Heat
- Orlando Magic vs Los Angeles Lakers
- Dallas Mavericks vs LA Clippers
- Utah Jazz vs Philadelphia 76ers
- New Orleans Pelicans vs Cleveland Cavaliers
- Charlotte Hornets vs Memphis Grizzlies
- San Antonio Spurs vs Indiana Pacers
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We've reviewed every player from every team to help you find the best selections on Sunday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Luka Dončić (LAL, PG) | $25,930 | 68.1 | 2.6 |
| Value | Jordan Goodwin (PHX, SG/SF) | $8,570 | 34.6 | 4 |
| Fade | Daniel Gafford (DAL, C) | $13,410 | 23 | 1.7 |
| Cheapie | Rasheer Fleming (PHX, PF) | $6,000 | 22.3 | 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 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 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 | Luka Dončić (LAL) | $25,930 | 68.1 | 2.6 |
| Value | Collin Gillespie (PHX) | $11,110 | 35.5 | 3.2 |
| Fade | Kennedy Chandler (UTA) | $10,920 | 19.9 | 1.8 |
| Cheapie | Pat Spencer (GSW) | $8,090 | 24.9 | 3.1 |
SG (Shooting Guard)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Donovan Mitchell (CLE) | $16,960 | 48.9 | 2.9 |
| Value | Jordan Goodwin (PHX) | $8,570 | 34.6 | 4 |
| Fade | Cody Williams (UTA) | $12,180 | 23.3 | 1.9 |
| Cheapie | Dylan Harper (SAS) | $9,520 | 27.6 | 2.9 |
SF (Small Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Kawhi Leonard (LAC) | $17,910 | 52.6 | 2.9 |
| Value | Jordan Goodwin (PHX) | $8,570 | 34.6 | 4 |
| Fade | Cody Williams (UTA) | $12,180 | 23.3 | 1.9 |
| Cheapie | Zaccharie Risacher (ATL) | $6,000 | 20.7 | 3.4 |
PF (Power Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Kawhi Leonard (LAC) | $17,910 | 52.6 | 2.9 |
| Value | Rasheer Fleming (PHX) | $6,000 | 22.3 | 3.7 |
| Fade | Pascal Siakam (IND) | $15,200 | 31.6 | 2.1 |
| Cheapie | Zaccharie Risacher (ATL) | $6,000 | 20.7 | 3.4 |
C (Center)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Victor Wembanyama (SAS) | $21,500 | 64.2 | 3 |
| Value | Oso Ighodaro (PHX) | $9,690 | 29.8 | 3.1 |
| Fade | Daniel Gafford (DAL) | $13,410 | 23 | 1.7 |
| Cheapie | Jock Landale (ATL) | $6,000 | 18.3 | 3.1 |
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 Jordan Goodwin. 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 Rasheer Fleming.
On the other hand, according to our model, Daniel Gafford 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 10:10am 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 slate. 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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