NBA Sunday Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for March 9, 2025
Last updated: Mar 8, 2025, 11:57PM | Published: Mar 8, 2025, 7:57AM
Draftstars Australia's NBA Sunday DFS contest kicks off at 11:10am AEDT on March 9, 2025, and Fantasy Insider has crunched the numbers for every 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 build your fantasy teams for Draftstars' NBA contests and improve your season-long fantasy line-ups on March 9 and beyond.
Featured NBA Games
Draftstars' NBA Sunday slate includes the following match-ups:
- Atlanta Hawks vs Indiana Pacers
- Houston Rockets vs New Orleans Pelicans
- Milwaukee Bucks vs Orlando Magic
- Golden State Warriors vs Detroit Pistons
- Miami Heat vs Chicago Bulls
- Toronto Raptors vs Washington Wizards
- Boston Celtics vs Los Angeles Lakers
Fantasy Insider, renowned for its world-class DFS tools and projections since 2015, employs the same machine learning models as Stats Insider to make some of the most reliable 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 make the best choices on Sunday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Giannis Antetokounmpo (MIL, PF/C) | $22,470 | 56.4 | 2.5 |
| Value | T.J. McConnell (IND, PG) | $9,810 | 35 | 3.6 |
| Fade | Carlton Carrington (WAS, PG) | $10,870 | 18.4 | 1.7 |
| Cheapie | Orlando Robinson (TOR, C) | $7,300 | 22.7 | 3.1 |
According to Fantasy Insider's DFS model, our "stud" is the highest projected scorer across the slate, while "value" picks offer 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 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 | Luka Dončić (LAL) | $22,090 | 54.3 | 2.5 |
| Value | T.J. McConnell (IND) | $9,810 | 35 | 3.6 |
| Fade | Carlton Carrington (WAS) | $10,870 | 18.4 | 1.7 |
| Cheapie | Tre Jones (CHI) | $9,810 | 28.2 | 2.9 |
SG (Shooting Guard)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | RJ Barrett (TOR) | $16,440 | 45.3 | 2.8 |
| Value | Jordan Hawkins (NOP) | $8,500 | 25.4 | 3 |
| Fade | Duncan Robinson (MIA) | $10,740 | 20.6 | 1.9 |
| Cheapie | Jared Rhoden (TOR) | $6,000 | 17.2 | 2.9 |
SF (Small Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | LeBron James (LAL) | $19,820 | 54.3 | 2.7 |
| Value | Franz Wagner (ORL) | $16,490 | 46.2 | 2.8 |
| Fade | Ausar Thompson (DET) | $11,340 | 24 | 2.1 |
| Cheapie | Zaccharie Risacher (ATL) | $8,650 | 22.4 | 2.6 |
PF (Power Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Giannis Antetokounmpo (MIL) | $22,470 | 56.4 | 2.5 |
| Value | Karlo Matkovic (NOP) | $6,000 | 18 | 3 |
| Fade | Ausar Thompson (DET) | $11,340 | 24 | 2.1 |
| Cheapie | Chris Boucher (TOR) | $7,260 | 21.4 | 2.9 |
C (Center)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Giannis Antetokounmpo (MIL) | $22,470 | 56.4 | 2.5 |
| Value | Orlando Robinson (TOR) | $7,300 | 22.7 | 3.1 |
| Fade | Brook Lopez (MIL) | $11,130 | 25.6 | 2.3 |
| Cheapie | Karlo Matkovic (NOP) | $6,000 | 18 | 3 |
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 T.J. McConnell. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Giannis Antetokounmpo 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 Orlando Robinson.
On the other hand, according to our model, Carlton Carrington 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 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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