NBA Late Tuesday Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for December 17, 2024
Last updated: Dec 16, 2024, 9:57AM | Published: Dec 16, 2024, 7:57AM
Draftstars Australia's NBA Late Tuesday DFS contest commences at 2:00pm AEDT on December 17, 2024, and Fantasy Insider has looked at the data for every player on the slate to help you build winning line-ups.
A handy 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 enhance your season-long fantasy line-ups on December 17 and beyond.
Featured NBA Games
Draftstars' NBA Late Tuesday slate features the following match-ups:
- Sacramento Kings vs Denver Nuggets
- LA Clippers vs Utah Jazz
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We've reviewed every player from every team to help you find the best selections on Tuesday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Nikola Jokić (DEN, C) | $26,160 | 60.3 | 2.3 |
| Value | Kevin Porter (LAC, PG/SG) | $9,070 | 29.2 | 3.2 |
| Fade | Russell Westbrook (DEN, PG) | $11,450 | 23.4 | 2 |
| Cheapie | Kris Dunn (LAC, PG/SG) | $7,740 | 20.6 | 2.7 |
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 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 | James Harden (LAC) | $18,230 | 47.9 | 2.6 |
| Value | Kevin Porter (LAC) | $9,070 | 29.2 | 3.2 |
| Fade | Russell Westbrook (DEN) | $11,450 | 23.4 | 2 |
| Cheapie | Kris Dunn (LAC) | $7,740 | 20.6 | 2.7 |
SG (Shooting Guard)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Malik Monk (SAC) | $13,940 | 38.1 | 2.7 |
| Value | Kevin Porter (LAC) | $9,070 | 29.2 | 3.2 |
| Fade | Jordan Clarkson (UTA) | $11,390 | 26.3 | 2.3 |
| Cheapie | Kris Dunn (LAC) | $7,740 | 20.6 | 2.7 |
SF (Small Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | DeMar DeRozan (SAC) | $14,610 | 40.7 | 2.8 |
| Value | DeMar DeRozan (SAC) | $14,610 | 40.7 | 2.8 |
| Fade | Keegan Murray (SAC) | $11,880 | 26.4 | 2.2 |
| Cheapie | Amir Coffey (LAC) | $7,850 | 19.5 | 2.5 |
PF (Power Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | DeMar DeRozan (SAC) | $14,610 | 40.7 | 2.8 |
| Value | DeMar DeRozan (SAC) | $14,610 | 40.7 | 2.8 |
| Fade | Keegan Murray (SAC) | $11,880 | 26.4 | 2.2 |
| Cheapie | Nicolas Batum (LAC) | $6,000 | 14.3 | 2.4 |
C (Center)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Nikola Jokić (DEN) | $26,160 | 60.3 | 2.3 |
| Value | Ivica Zubac (LAC) | $14,090 | 40.5 | 2.9 |
| Fade | Walker Kessler (UTA) | $14,140 | 36.5 | 2.6 |
| Cheapie | Mo Bamba (LAC) | $6,160 | 15.7 | 2.5 |
Conclusion
When building your NBA Late Tuesday teams, consider starting with a value player like Kevin Porter. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Nikola Jokić 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 Kris Dunn.
On the other hand, according to our model, Russell Westbrook 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 Late Tuesday slate closes at 2:00pm AEDT on Tuesday. 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 Late Tuesday 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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