NBA Sunday Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for November 23, 2025
Last updated: Nov 22, 2025, 5:00PM | Published: Nov 22, 2025, 8:02AM
Draftstars Australia's NBA Sunday DFS contest kicks off at 11:00am AEDT on November 23, 2025, and Fantasy Insider has crunched the numbers for each player on the slate to help you create winning line-ups.
An accurate Draftstars cheat sheet is crucial for NBA fantasy players. This DFS preview is designed to help you put together your fantasy teams for Draftstars' NBA contests and improve your season-long fantasy line-ups on November 23 and beyond.
Featured NBA Games
Draftstars' NBA Sunday slate includes the following games:
- New Orleans Pelicans vs Atlanta Hawks
- Dallas Mavericks vs Memphis Grizzlies
- Milwaukee Bucks vs Detroit Pistons
- Denver Nuggets vs Sacramento Kings
- Chicago Bulls vs Washington Wizards
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We have reviewed every player from every team to help you make the best picks on Sunday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Nikola Jokić (DEN, C) | $24,990 | 68.2 | 2.7 |
| Value | Vít Krejčí (ATL, SF/SG) | $6,010 | 22.7 | 3.8 |
| Fade | Jalen Duren (DET, C) | $17,310 | 36.2 | 2.1 |
| Cheapie | Tristan Vukcevic (WAS, C) | $6,000 | 22 | 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 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 | Cade Cunningham (DET) | $20,220 | 52.9 | 2.6 |
| Value | Brandon Williams (DAL) | $10,690 | 31.3 | 2.9 |
| Fade | Ryan Rollins (MIL) | $14,960 | 33.6 | 2.2 |
| Cheapie | Cole Anthony (MIL) | $7,860 | 22.8 | 2.9 |
SG (Shooting Guard)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Trey Murphy (NOP) | $14,880 | 41.1 | 2.8 |
| Value | Vít Krejčí (ATL) | $6,010 | 22.7 | 3.8 |
| Fade | Vince Williams (MEM) | $12,970 | 29.7 | 2.3 |
| Cheapie | Khris Middleton (WAS) | $9,280 | 27.9 | 3 |
SF (Small Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Josh Giddey (CHI) | $19,790 | 51 | 2.6 |
| Value | Vít Krejčí (ATL) | $6,010 | 22.7 | 3.8 |
| Fade | Kyle Kuzma (MIL) | $12,240 | 26.8 | 2.2 |
| Cheapie | Khris Middleton (WAS) | $9,280 | 27.9 | 3 |
PF (Power Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Jalen Johnson (ATL) | $20,070 | 54.9 | 2.7 |
| Value | Cameron Johnson (DEN) | $10,140 | 35 | 3.5 |
| Fade | Kyle Kuzma (MIL) | $12,240 | 26.8 | 2.2 |
| Cheapie | Patrick Williams (CHI) | $6,000 | 19.8 | 3.3 |
C (Center)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Nikola Jokić (DEN) | $24,990 | 68.2 | 2.7 |
| Value | Tristan Vukcevic (WAS) | $6,000 | 22 | 3.7 |
| Fade | Jalen Duren (DET) | $17,310 | 36.2 | 2.1 |
| Cheapie | Jalen Smith (CHI) | $8,880 | 28.2 | 3.2 |
Conclusion
When building your NBA Sunday teams, consider starting with a value player like Vít Krejčí. 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, explore our cheapie options, including Tristan Vukcevic.
On the other hand, according to our model, Jalen Duren 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 11:00am 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 give you an edge when you make your NBA DFS line-ups.
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