NBA Late Tuesday Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for October 29, 2024
Last updated: Oct 29, 2024, 1:57AM | Published: Oct 28, 2024, 7:57AM
Draftstars Australia's NBA Late Tuesday DFS contest kicks off at 1:10pm AEDT on October 29, 2024, and Fantasy Insider has looked at the data for every player on the slate to help you build winning line-ups.
An accurate Draftstars cheat sheet is a must 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 Tuesday and beyond.
Featured NBA Games
Draftstars' NBA Late Tuesday slate consists of these games:
- Phoenix Suns vs Los Angeles Lakers
- Sacramento Kings vs Portland Trail Blazers
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We have 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 | Anthony Davis (LAL, C) | $20,420 | 54.4 | 2.7 |
| Value | Toumani Camara (POR, SF/PF) | $6,000 | 26 | 4.3 |
| Fade | Anfernee Simons (POR, PG/SG) | $13,920 | 35 | 2.5 |
| Cheapie | Rui Hachimura (LAL, SF/PF) | $9,820 | 28.9 | 2.9 |
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 those needing to stay under the salary cap, "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 | De'Aaron Fox (SAC) | $16,870 | 46.5 | 2.8 |
| Value | Tyus Jones (PHX) | $10,290 | 32.5 | 3.2 |
| Fade | Anfernee Simons (POR) | $13,920 | 35 | 2.5 |
| Cheapie | Gabe Vincent (LAL) | $6,000 | 11.6 | 1.9 |
SG (Shooting Guard)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Devin Booker (PHX) | $16,130 | 42.9 | 2.7 |
| Value | Austin Reaves (LAL) | $12,430 | 34.8 | 2.8 |
| Fade | Anfernee Simons (POR) | $13,920 | 35 | 2.5 |
| Cheapie | Kevin Huerter (SAC) | $7,480 | 18.5 | 2.5 |
SF (Small Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | LeBron James (LAL) | $17,780 | 47.9 | 2.7 |
| Value | Toumani Camara (POR) | $6,000 | 26 | 4.3 |
| Fade | Bradley Beal (PHX) | $13,020 | 34.2 | 2.6 |
| Cheapie | Rui Hachimura (LAL) | $9,820 | 28.9 | 2.9 |
PF (Power Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | LeBron James (LAL) | $17,780 | 47.9 | 2.7 |
| Value | Toumani Camara (POR) | $6,000 | 26 | 4.3 |
| Fade | Jerami Grant (POR) | $13,910 | 36 | 2.6 |
| Cheapie | Rui Hachimura (LAL) | $9,820 | 28.9 | 2.9 |
C (Center)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Anthony Davis (LAL) | $20,420 | 54.4 | 2.7 |
| Value | Domantas Sabonis (SAC) | $18,680 | 52.3 | 2.8 |
| Fade | Deandre Ayton (POR) | $13,550 | 34.2 | 2.5 |
| Cheapie | Mason Plumlee (PHX) | $6,000 | 16.4 | 2.7 |
Conclusion
When building your NBA Late Tuesday teams, consider starting with a value player like Toumani Camara. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Anthony Davis is a strong option. If you're seeking budget-friendly choices to free up salary cap for more studs, take a look at our cheapie options, including Rui Hachimura.
On the other hand, according to our model, Anfernee Simons 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 1:10pm 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 slate. The unique insights here can give you an edge when you make your NBA DFS line-ups.
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