NBA Tuesday Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for January 28, 2025
Last updated: Jan 27, 2025, 11:57PM | Published: Jan 27, 2025, 7:57AM
Draftstars Australia's NBA Tuesday DFS contest kicks off at 11:10am AEDT on January 28, 2025, and Fantasy Insider has looked at the data for each player on the slate to help you make 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 enhance your season-long fantasy line-ups on Tuesday and beyond.
Featured NBA Games
Draftstars' NBA Tuesday slate features the following games:
- Minnesota Timberwolves vs Atlanta Hawks
- New York Knicks vs Memphis Grizzlies
- Brooklyn Nets vs Sacramento Kings
- Utah Jazz vs Milwaukee Bucks
- Dallas Mavericks vs Washington Wizards
- Cleveland Cavaliers vs Detroit Pistons
- Boston Celtics vs Houston Rockets
- Phoenix Suns vs LA Clippers
- Chicago Bulls vs Denver Nuggets
- Charlotte Hornets vs Los Angeles Lakers
- Miami Heat vs Orlando Magic
- Toronto Raptors vs New Orleans Pelicans
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We have reviewed every player from every team to help you find the best picks on Tuesday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Nikola Jokić (DEN, C) | $26,280 | 72 | 2.7 |
| Value | Daniel Theis (NOP, C) | $6,060 | 21.1 | 3.5 |
| Fade | Larry Nance (ATL, PF/C) | $10,290 | 14.9 | 1.4 |
| Cheapie | Taurean Prince (MIL, SF/PF) | $6,910 | 22.8 | 3.3 |
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 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 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 | Damian Lillard (MIL) | $19,620 | 55.4 | 2.8 |
| Value | Josh Giddey (CHI) | $14,430 | 46 | 3.2 |
| Fade | Cole Anthony (ORL) | $11,240 | 16.8 | 1.5 |
| Cheapie | Jrue Holiday (BOS) | $9,740 | 29.9 | 3.1 |
SG (Shooting Guard)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Anthony Edwards (MIN) | $17,890 | 49 | 2.7 |
| Value | Josh Giddey (CHI) | $14,430 | 46 | 3.2 |
| Fade | Luke Kennard (MEM) | $10,390 | 18.8 | 1.8 |
| Cheapie | Gary Trent (MIL) | $7,630 | 23.9 | 3.1 |
SF (Small Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | LeBron James (LAL) | $20,760 | 51.3 | 2.5 |
| Value | Taurean Prince (MIL) | $6,910 | 22.8 | 3.3 |
| Fade | Malik Beasley (DET) | $10,540 | 23.2 | 2.2 |
| Cheapie | Gary Trent (MIL) | $7,630 | 23.9 | 3.1 |
PF (Power Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Giannis Antetokounmpo (MIL) | $23,290 | 63.9 | 2.7 |
| Value | Taurean Prince (MIL) | $6,910 | 22.8 | 3.3 |
| Fade | Larry Nance (ATL) | $10,290 | 14.9 | 1.4 |
| Cheapie | Dalton Knecht (LAL) | $6,080 | 18.2 | 3 |
C (Center)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Nikola Jokić (DEN) | $26,280 | 72 | 2.7 |
| Value | Daniel Theis (NOP) | $6,060 | 21.1 | 3.5 |
| Fade | Larry Nance (ATL) | $10,290 | 14.9 | 1.4 |
| Cheapie | Drew Eubanks (UTA) | $6,580 | 21 | 3.2 |
Conclusion
In DFS, creating an optimal line-up requires understanding key concepts and metrics. When building your NBA Tuesday teams, consider starting with a value player like Daniel Theis. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Nikola Jokić 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 Taurean Prince.
On the other hand, according to our model, Larry Nance is one of the worst value options on the slate, suggesting you might want to limit exposure to him if building out 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 slate. The unique insights here can give you an edge when you make your NBA DFS line-ups.
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