NBA Tuesday Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for January 21, 2025
Last updated: Jan 20, 2025, 9:57PM | Published: Jan 20, 2025, 7:57AM
Draftstars Australia's NBA Tuesday DFS contest begins at 9:05am AEDT on January 21, 2025, 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 crucial 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 January 21 and beyond.
Featured NBA Games
Draftstars' NBA Tuesday slate consists of the following games:
- New Orleans Pelicans vs Utah Jazz
- Golden State Warriors vs Boston Celtics
- LA Clippers vs Chicago Bulls
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We have reviewed every player from every team to help you find the best choices on Tuesday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | James Harden (LAC, PG) | $18,210 | 52.5 | 2.9 |
| Value | Daniel Theis (NOP, C) | $8,460 | 28.4 | 3.4 |
| Fade | Buddy Hield (GSW, SG/SF) | $10,920 | 21.4 | 2 |
| Cheapie | Jeremiah Robinson-Earl (NOP, C/PF) | $6,110 | 19.8 | 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 | James Harden (LAC) | $18,210 | 52.5 | 2.9 |
| Value | Dejounte Murray (NOP) | $15,850 | 49.7 | 3.1 |
| Fade | Keyonte George (UTA) | $14,710 | 30.8 | 2.1 |
| Cheapie | Jrue Holiday (BOS) | $9,910 | 24.9 | 2.5 |
SG (Shooting Guard)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Stephen Curry (GSW) | $17,430 | 45.5 | 2.6 |
| Value | Javonte Green (NOP) | $8,150 | 23.8 | 2.9 |
| Fade | Buddy Hield (GSW) | $10,920 | 21.4 | 2 |
| Cheapie | Jordan Hawkins (NOP) | $6,710 | 18.1 | 2.7 |
SF (Small Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Jayson Tatum (BOS) | $19,830 | 49.8 | 2.5 |
| Value | Nicolas Batum (LAC) | $6,000 | 18.2 | 3 |
| Fade | Buddy Hield (GSW) | $10,920 | 21.4 | 2 |
| Cheapie | Javonte Green (NOP) | $8,150 | 23.8 | 2.9 |
PF (Power Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Jayson Tatum (BOS) | $19,830 | 49.8 | 2.5 |
| Value | Jeremiah Robinson-Earl (NOP) | $6,110 | 19.8 | 3.2 |
| Fade | Brice Sensabaugh (UTA) | $11,590 | 25.3 | 2.2 |
| Cheapie | Nicolas Batum (LAC) | $6,000 | 18.2 | 3 |
C (Center)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Kristaps Porziņģis (BOS) | $15,180 | 45.7 | 3 |
| Value | Daniel Theis (NOP) | $8,460 | 28.4 | 3.4 |
| Fade | Trayce Jackson-Davis (GSW) | $12,100 | 28.6 | 2.4 |
| Cheapie | Jeremiah Robinson-Earl (NOP) | $6,110 | 19.8 | 3.2 |
Conclusion
When building your NBA Tuesday teams, consider starting with a value player like Daniel Theis. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, James Harden 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 Jeremiah Robinson-Earl.
On the other hand, according to our model, Buddy Hield 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 9:05am 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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