NBA Thursday Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for November 27, 2025
Last updated: Nov 27, 2025, 4:24PM | Published: Nov 26, 2025, 7:57AM
Draftstars Australia's NBA Thursday DFS contest commences at 11:10am AEDT on November 27, 2025, and Fantasy Insider has looked at the data for each player on the slate to help you create winning line-ups.
A reliable Draftstars cheat sheet is a must 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 November 27 and beyond.
Featured NBA Games
Draftstars' NBA Thursday slate consists of the following match-ups:
- Golden State Warriors vs Houston Rockets
- New Orleans Pelicans vs Memphis Grizzlies
- Charlotte Hornets vs New York Knicks
- Miami Heat vs Milwaukee Bucks
- Toronto Raptors vs Indiana Pacers
- Sacramento Kings vs Phoenix Suns
- Oklahoma City Thunder vs Minnesota Timberwolves
- Portland Trail Blazers vs San Antonio Spurs
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We have reviewed every player from every team to help you find the best selections on Thursday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Zion Williamson (NOP, PF) | $15,770 | 48.8 | 3.1 |
| Value | Zion Williamson (NOP, PF) | $15,770 | 48.8 | 3.1 |
| Fade | Clint Capela (HOU, C) | $11,040 | 16.7 | 1.5 |
| Cheapie | Jay Huff (IND, PF/C) | $7,430 | 22.6 | 3 |
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'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 | Jalen Brunson (NYK) | $16,950 | 47.9 | 2.8 |
| Value | Jose Alvarado (NOP) | $8,050 | 23.9 | 3 |
| Fade | Dennis Schröder (SAC) | $11,540 | 21.3 | 1.8 |
| Cheapie | Cole Anthony (MIL) | $8,230 | 23.6 | 2.9 |
SG (Shooting Guard)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Devin Booker (PHX) | $18,990 | 46.2 | 2.4 |
| Value | Gary Trent (MIL) | $7,180 | 21.3 | 3 |
| Fade | Ajay Mitchell (OKC) | $12,570 | 24.2 | 1.9 |
| Cheapie | Gary Payton (GSW) | $6,750 | 19.1 | 2.8 |
SF (Small Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Deni Avdija (POR) | $17,740 | 46.4 | 2.6 |
| Value | Sidy Cissoko (POR) | $6,000 | 17.9 | 3 |
| Fade | Shaedon Sharpe (POR) | $15,600 | 33.4 | 2.1 |
| Cheapie | Gary Trent (MIL) | $7,180 | 21.3 | 3 |
PF (Power Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Zion Williamson (NOP) | $15,770 | 48.8 | 3.1 |
| Value | Zion Williamson (NOP) | $15,770 | 48.8 | 3.1 |
| Fade | Naz Reid (MIN) | $13,300 | 21.3 | 1.6 |
| Cheapie | Jay Huff (IND) | $7,430 | 22.6 | 3 |
C (Center)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Alperen Sengun (HOU) | $18,650 | 47.7 | 2.6 |
| Value | Jay Huff (IND) | $7,430 | 22.6 | 3 |
| Fade | Clint Capela (HOU) | $11,040 | 16.7 | 1.5 |
| Cheapie | Isaiah Jackson (IND) | $7,820 | 22.6 | 2.9 |
Conclusion
In DFS, creating an optimal line-up requires understanding key concepts and metrics. When building your NBA Thursday teams, consider starting with a value player like Zion Williamson. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Zion Williamson is a strong option. If you're looking for budget-friendly choices to free up salary cap for more studs, check out our cheapie options, including Jay Huff.
On the other hand, according to our model, Clint Capela is one of the lowest value options on the slate, suggesting you might want to limit exposure to him if entering multiple line-ups.
Ready to go? Draftstars' NBA Thursday slate closes at 11:10am AEDT on Thursday. 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 Thursday slate. The unique insights here can give you an edge when you make your NBA DFS line-ups.
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