NBA Tuesday Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for December 24, 2024
Last updated: Dec 23, 2024, 1:57PM | Published: Dec 23, 2024, 7:57AM
Draftstars Australia's NBA Tuesday DFS contest begins at 11:00am AEDT on December 24, 2024, and Fantasy Insider has looked at the data for every player on the slate to help you create winning line-ups.
An accurate Draftstars cheat sheet is essential for NBA fantasy players. This DFS preview is designed to help you put together your fantasy teams for Draftstars' NBA contests and improve your season-long fantasy line-ups on December 24 and beyond.
Featured NBA Games
Draftstars' NBA Tuesday slate consists of the following match-ups:
- Orlando Magic vs Boston Celtics
- Cleveland Cavaliers vs Utah Jazz
- Dallas Mavericks vs Portland Trail Blazers
- Los Angeles Lakers vs Detroit Pistons
- Charlotte Hornets vs Houston Rockets
- Atlanta Hawks vs Minnesota Timberwolves
- Denver Nuggets vs Phoenix Suns
- Chicago Bulls vs Milwaukee Bucks
- Philadelphia 76ers vs San Antonio Spurs
- Miami Heat vs Brooklyn Nets
- New York Knicks vs Toronto Raptors
- Golden State Warriors vs Indiana Pacers
- Oklahoma City Thunder vs Washington Wizards
- Memphis Grizzlies vs LA Clippers
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We have reviewed every player from every team to help you make the best picks on Tuesday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Giannis Antetokounmpo (MIL, C/PF) | $24,160 | 65.7 | 2.7 |
| Value | John Collins (UTA, C/PF) | $14,160 | 47.8 | 3.4 |
| Fade | Spencer Dinwiddie (DAL, SG/PG) | $10,930 | 13.6 | 1.2 |
| Cheapie | Mike Conley (MIN, PG) | $8,930 | 26.5 | 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 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 | Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (OKC) | $21,520 | 61.2 | 2.8 |
| Value | Fred VanVleet (HOU) | $13,110 | 41 | 3.1 |
| Fade | Spencer Dinwiddie (DAL) | $10,930 | 13.6 | 1.2 |
| Cheapie | Mike Conley (MIN) | $8,930 | 26.5 | 3 |
SG (Shooting Guard)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Anthony Edwards (MIN) | $17,590 | 47.2 | 2.7 |
| Value | Donovan Mitchell (CLE) | $15,830 | 45.4 | 2.9 |
| Fade | Spencer Dinwiddie (DAL) | $10,930 | 13.6 | 1.2 |
| Cheapie | Christian Braun (DEN) | $9,980 | 27.7 | 2.8 |
SF (Small Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | LeBron James (LAL) | $19,170 | 52.1 | 2.7 |
| Value | Lauri Markkanen (UTA) | $14,890 | 44.8 | 3 |
| Fade | Justin Champagnie (WAS) | $10,890 | 17.1 | 1.6 |
| Cheapie | Christian Braun (DEN) | $9,980 | 27.7 | 2.8 |
PF (Power Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Giannis Antetokounmpo (MIL) | $24,160 | 65.7 | 2.7 |
| Value | John Collins (UTA) | $14,160 | 47.8 | 3.4 |
| Fade | Larry Nance (ATL) | $10,320 | 19.4 | 1.9 |
| Cheapie | Nikola Jović (MIA) | $6,230 | 16.5 | 2.6 |
C (Center)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Giannis Antetokounmpo (MIL) | $24,160 | 65.7 | 2.7 |
| Value | John Collins (UTA) | $14,160 | 47.8 | 3.4 |
| Fade | Larry Nance (ATL) | $10,320 | 19.4 | 1.9 |
| Cheapie | Day'Ron Sharpe (BKN) | $7,260 | 19.7 | 2.7 |
Conclusion
When building your NBA Tuesday teams, consider starting with a value player like John Collins. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Giannis Antetokounmpo 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 Mike Conley.
On the other hand, according to our model, Spencer Dinwiddie is one of the lowest value options on the slate, suggesting you might want to limit exposure to him if building 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 give you an edge when you make your NBA DFS line-ups.
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