NBA Tuesday Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for December 17, 2024
Last updated: Dec 16, 2024, 10:57PM | Published: Dec 16, 2024, 7:57AM
Draftstars Australia's NBA Tuesday DFS contest starts at 11:00am AEDT on December 17, 2024, and Fantasy Insider has crunched the numbers for every player on the slate to help you create 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 improve your season-long fantasy line-ups on December 17 and beyond.
Featured NBA Games
Draftstars' NBA Tuesday slate consists of these games:
- Brooklyn Nets vs Cleveland Cavaliers
- Sacramento Kings vs Denver Nuggets
- Toronto Raptors vs Chicago Bulls
- Charlotte Hornets vs Philadelphia 76ers
- LA Clippers vs Utah Jazz
- Detroit Pistons vs Miami Heat
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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 | Vasilije Micić (CHA, SG/PG) | $10,050 | 14.7 | 1.5 |
| Cheapie | Dru Smith (MIA, SG) | $8,030 | 25.4 | 3.2 |
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 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 | Vasilije Micić (CHA) | $10,050 | 14.7 | 1.5 |
| Cheapie | Kris Dunn (LAC) | $7,740 | 20.6 | 2.7 |
SG (Shooting Guard)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | RJ Barrett (TOR) | $17,390 | 43.8 | 2.5 |
| Value | Kevin Porter (LAC) | $9,070 | 29.2 | 3.2 |
| Fade | Vasilije Micić (CHA) | $10,050 | 14.7 | 1.5 |
| Cheapie | Dru Smith (MIA) | $8,030 | 25.4 | 3.2 |
SF (Small Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | RJ Barrett (TOR) | $17,390 | 43.8 | 2.5 |
| Value | Jimmy Butler (MIA) | $14,120 | 40.2 | 2.8 |
| Fade | Malik Beasley (DET) | $11,710 | 19.8 | 1.7 |
| Cheapie | Simone Fontecchio (DET) | $6,160 | 16.3 | 2.7 |
PF (Power Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | DeMar DeRozan (SAC) | $14,610 | 40.7 | 2.8 |
| Value | Jonathan Mogbo (TOR) | $8,990 | 26.3 | 2.9 |
| Fade | Jalen Smith (CHI) | $10,970 | 20.4 | 1.9 |
| Cheapie | Simone Fontecchio (DET) | $6,160 | 16.3 | 2.7 |
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 | Jalen Smith (CHI) | $10,970 | 20.4 | 1.9 |
| Cheapie | Day'Ron Sharpe (BKN) | $7,180 | 20.5 | 2.9 |
Conclusion
When building your NBA 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, take a look at our cheapie options, including Dru Smith.
On the other hand, according to our model, Vasilije Micić 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 Tuesday slate closes at 11:00am 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 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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