NBA Sunday Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for March 8, 2026
Last updated: Mar 7, 2026, 11:00PM | Published: Mar 7, 2026, 8:02AM
Draftstars Australia's NBA Sunday DFS contest starts at 10:10am AEDT on March 8, 2026, and Fantasy Insider has looked at the data for each player on the slate to help you build winning line-ups.
A reliable 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 enhance your season-long fantasy line-ups on Sunday and beyond.
Featured NBA Games
Draftstars' NBA Sunday slate includes these match-ups:
- Detroit Pistons vs Brooklyn Nets
- Memphis Grizzlies vs LA Clippers
- Atlanta Hawks vs Philadelphia 76ers
- Milwaukee Bucks vs Utah Jazz
- Oklahoma City Thunder vs Golden State Warriors
Fantasy Insider, renowned for its world-class DFS tools and projections since 2015, employs the same machine learning models as Stats Insider to come up with some of the most accurate DFS projections available.
With the latest NBA fantasy insights and DFS strategies from Fantasy Insider, you're set to win in more NBA fantasy contests.
Cheat Sheet and Projections
We have 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 | Jalen Johnson (ATL, PF) | $19,830 | 56.1 | 2.8 |
| Value | John Konchar (UTA, SF/SG) | $6,000 | 23.4 | 3.9 |
| Fade | GG Jackson (MEM, PF/SF) | $10,950 | 23.8 | 2.2 |
| Cheapie | Zaccharie Risacher (ATL, SF/PF) | $6,450 | 23.6 | 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 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 | Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (OKC) | $19,970 | 54.8 | 2.7 |
| Value | Daniss Jenkins (DET) | $7,010 | 23.9 | 3.4 |
| Fade | Ty Jerome (MEM) | $12,340 | 27.8 | 2.3 |
| Cheapie | Pat Spencer (GSW) | $7,430 | 24.6 | 3.3 |
SG (Shooting Guard)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Brandin Podziemski (GSW) | $14,180 | 35.3 | 2.5 |
| Value | John Konchar (UTA) | $6,000 | 23.4 | 3.9 |
| Fade | Ace Bailey (UTA) | $13,290 | 29.4 | 2.2 |
| Cheapie | Daniss Jenkins (DET) | $7,010 | 23.9 | 3.4 |
SF (Small Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Kawhi Leonard (LAC) | $17,990 | 54.7 | 3 |
| Value | John Konchar (UTA) | $6,000 | 23.4 | 3.9 |
| Fade | GG Jackson (MEM) | $10,950 | 23.8 | 2.2 |
| Cheapie | Zaccharie Risacher (ATL) | $6,450 | 23.6 | 3.7 |
PF (Power Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Jalen Johnson (ATL) | $19,830 | 56.1 | 2.8 |
| Value | Zaccharie Risacher (ATL) | $6,450 | 23.6 | 3.7 |
| Fade | GG Jackson (MEM) | $10,950 | 23.8 | 2.2 |
| Cheapie | Kyle Kuzma (MIL) | $6,600 | 22.9 | 3.5 |
C (Center)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Giannis Antetokounmpo (MIL) | $20,780 | 52.5 | 2.5 |
| Value | Mo Bamba (UTA) | $6,000 | 18.8 | 3.1 |
| Fade | Kyle Filipowski (UTA) | $14,130 | 31 | 2.2 |
| Cheapie | Isaiah Stewart (DET) | $7,740 | 24 | 3.1 |
Conclusion
When building your NBA Sunday teams, consider starting with a value player like John Konchar. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Jalen Johnson is a strong option. If you're seeking budget-friendly choices to free up salary cap for more studs, check out our cheapie options, including Zaccharie Risacher.
On the other hand, according to our model, GG Jackson is one of the lowest 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 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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