NBA Tuesday Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for February 11, 2025
Last updated: Feb 10, 2025, 11:57PM | Published: Feb 9, 2025, 11:57PM
Draftstars Australia's NBA Tuesday DFS contest commences at 11:10am AEDT on February 11, 2025, and Fantasy Insider has looked at the data for each player on the slate to help you build winning line-ups.
An accurate Draftstars cheat sheet is essential 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 February 11 and beyond.
Featured NBA Games
Draftstars' NBA Tuesday slate includes these match-ups:
- Los Angeles Lakers vs Utah Jazz
- Orlando Magic vs Atlanta Hawks
- Washington Wizards vs San Antonio Spurs
- Oklahoma City Thunder vs New Orleans Pelicans
- Miami Heat vs Boston Celtics
- Brooklyn Nets vs Charlotte Hornets
- Dallas Mavericks vs Sacramento Kings
- Milwaukee Bucks vs Golden State Warriors
- Denver Nuggets vs Portland Trail Blazers
- Cleveland Cavaliers vs Minnesota Timberwolves
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We have reviewed every player from every team to help you make the best selections on Tuesday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Nikola Jokić (DEN, C) | $25,570 | 68.8 | 2.7 |
| Value | Daniel Gafford (DAL, C) | $13,130 | 44 | 3.4 |
| Fade | Keon Johnson (BKN, SG) | $11,870 | 22 | 1.9 |
| Cheapie | Richaun Holmes (WAS, C) | $9,340 | 29.5 | 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'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 | Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (OKC) | $21,180 | 62.5 | 3 |
| Value | Luka Dončić (LAL) | $18,890 | 60.8 | 3.2 |
| Fade | Isaiah Collier (UTA) | $12,910 | 26 | 2 |
| Cheapie | Ty Jerome (CLE) | $9,180 | 27.1 | 3 |
SG (Shooting Guard)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Stephen Curry (GSW) | $16,820 | 48.8 | 2.9 |
| Value | Javonte Green (NOP) | $6,000 | 18.5 | 3.1 |
| Fade | Keon Johnson (BKN) | $11,870 | 22 | 1.9 |
| Cheapie | Ty Jerome (CLE) | $9,180 | 27.1 | 3 |
SF (Small Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | LeBron James (LAL) | $19,790 | 54 | 2.7 |
| Value | Javonte Green (NOP) | $6,000 | 18.5 | 3.1 |
| Fade | Dyson Daniels (ATL) | $14,690 | 33.4 | 2.3 |
| Cheapie | Sam Hauser (BOS) | $7,460 | 22.8 | 3.1 |
PF (Power Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | LeBron James (LAL) | $19,790 | 54 | 2.7 |
| Value | Sam Hauser (BOS) | $7,460 | 22.8 | 3.1 |
| Fade | Aaron Gordon (DEN) | $11,860 | 24 | 2 |
| Cheapie | Dorian Finney-Smith (LAL) | $6,870 | 20.3 | 3 |
C (Center)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Nikola Jokić (DEN) | $25,570 | 68.8 | 2.7 |
| Value | Daniel Gafford (DAL) | $13,130 | 44 | 3.4 |
| Fade | Rudy Gobert (MIN) | $15,450 | 33 | 2.1 |
| Cheapie | Richaun Holmes (WAS) | $9,340 | 29.5 | 3.2 |
Conclusion
When building your NBA Tuesday teams, consider starting with a value player like Daniel Gafford. 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 Richaun Holmes.
On the other hand, according to our model, Keon Johnson is one of the lowest 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 Tuesday slate closes at 11:10am 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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