NBA Sunday Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for November 9, 2025
Last updated: Nov 8, 2025, 12:57PM | Published: Nov 8, 2025, 7:57AM
Draftstars Australia's NBA Sunday DFS contest commences at 11:00am AEDT on November 9, 2025, and Fantasy Insider has crunched the numbers for each player on the slate to help you build winning line-ups.
A handy 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 November 9 and beyond.
Featured NBA Games
Draftstars' NBA Sunday slate consists of the following match-ups:
- Denver Nuggets vs Indiana Pacers
- Cleveland Cavaliers vs Chicago Bulls
- Atlanta Hawks vs Los Angeles Lakers
- Philadelphia 76ers vs Toronto Raptors
- San Antonio Spurs vs New Orleans Pelicans
- LA Clippers vs Phoenix Suns
- Miami Heat vs Portland Trail Blazers
- Washington Wizards vs Dallas Mavericks
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We have 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 | Victor Wembanyama (SAS, C) | $19,750 | 65.6 | 3.3 |
| Value | Cameron Johnson (DEN, PF/SF) | $8,060 | 31.4 | 3.9 |
| Fade | Kel'el Ware (MIA, C) | $13,280 | 21.3 | 1.6 |
| Cheapie | Jake LaRavia (LAL, PF/SF) | $9,220 | 31.9 | 3.5 |
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 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) | $25,750 | 60.2 | 2.3 |
| Value | Stephon Castle (SAS) | $12,650 | 43.4 | 3.4 |
| Fade | Devin Booker (PHX) | $18,650 | 37.7 | 2 |
| Cheapie | Bruce Brown (DEN) | $6,000 | 18.2 | 3 |
SG (Shooting Guard)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Donovan Mitchell (CLE) | $17,750 | 46.7 | 2.6 |
| Value | Stephon Castle (SAS) | $12,650 | 43.4 | 3.4 |
| Fade | Grayson Allen (PHX) | $11,760 | 20 | 1.7 |
| Cheapie | Khris Middleton (WAS) | $8,860 | 30.3 | 3.4 |
SF (Small Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Josh Giddey (CHI) | $19,330 | 43.6 | 2.3 |
| Value | Cameron Johnson (DEN) | $8,060 | 31.4 | 3.9 |
| Fade | Grayson Allen (PHX) | $11,760 | 20 | 1.7 |
| Cheapie | Jake LaRavia (LAL) | $9,220 | 31.9 | 3.5 |
PF (Power Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Scottie Barnes (TOR) | $16,060 | 47.7 | 3 |
| Value | Cameron Johnson (DEN) | $8,060 | 31.4 | 3.9 |
| Fade | Royce O'Neale (PHX) | $10,680 | 20.6 | 1.9 |
| Cheapie | Jake LaRavia (LAL) | $9,220 | 31.9 | 3.5 |
C (Center)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Victor Wembanyama (SAS) | $19,750 | 65.6 | 3.3 |
| Value | Victor Wembanyama (SAS) | $19,750 | 65.6 | 3.3 |
| Fade | Kel'el Ware (MIA) | $13,280 | 21.3 | 1.6 |
| Cheapie | Daniel Gafford (DAL) | $9,860 | 32 | 3.2 |
Conclusion
When building your NBA Sunday teams, consider starting with a value player like Cameron Johnson. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Victor Wembanyama 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 Jake LaRavia.
On the other hand, according to our model, Kel'el Ware 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 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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