NBA Tuesday Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for March 11, 2025
Last updated: Mar 10, 2025, 10:57PM | Published: Mar 10, 2025, 1:57AM
Draftstars Australia's NBA Tuesday DFS contest starts at 10:40am AEDT on March 11, 2025, and Fantasy Insider has crunched the numbers for every player on the slate to help you make winning line-ups.
A handy Draftstars cheat sheet is a must for NBA fantasy players. This DFS preview is designed to help you build your fantasy teams for Draftstars' NBA contests and improve your season-long fantasy line-ups on March 11 and beyond.
Featured NBA Games
Draftstars' NBA Tuesday slate features these match-ups:
- Memphis Grizzlies vs Phoenix Suns
- San Antonio Spurs vs Dallas Mavericks
- Miami Heat vs Charlotte Hornets
- Toronto Raptors vs Washington Wizards
- Brooklyn Nets vs Los Angeles Lakers
- Chicago Bulls vs Indiana Pacers
- Boston Celtics vs Utah Jazz
- Golden State Warriors vs Portland Trail Blazers
- Oklahoma City Thunder vs Denver Nuggets
- Atlanta Hawks vs Philadelphia 76ers
- Sacramento Kings vs New York Knicks
- Houston Rockets vs Orlando Magic
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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 | Nikola Jokić (DEN, C) | $25,840 | 69.7 | 2.7 |
| Value | A.J. Lawson (TOR, PG/SG) | $6,000 | 25.2 | 4.2 |
| Fade | Zach Collins (CHI, C) | $14,220 | 13.1 | 0.9 |
| Cheapie | Sam Hauser (BOS, PF/SF) | $6,000 | 24.3 | 4.1 |
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 those needing to stay under the salary cap, "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) | $21,790 | 59.9 | 2.8 |
| Value | A.J. Lawson (TOR) | $6,000 | 25.2 | 4.2 |
| Fade | Collin Sexton (UTA) | $11,010 | 24.2 | 2.2 |
| Cheapie | Jared Butler (PHI) | $9,060 | 36.3 | 4 |
SG (Shooting Guard)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Devin Booker (PHX) | $16,730 | 48 | 2.9 |
| Value | A.J. Lawson (TOR) | $6,000 | 25.2 | 4.2 |
| Fade | Max Christie (DAL) | $12,180 | 24.7 | 2 |
| Cheapie | Jordan Goodwin (LAL) | $6,670 | 22.8 | 3.4 |
SF (Small Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Desmond Bane (MEM) | $17,860 | 46.3 | 2.6 |
| Value | Sam Hauser (BOS) | $6,000 | 24.3 | 4.1 |
| Fade | Aaron Wiggins (OKC) | $10,090 | 20.2 | 2 |
| Cheapie | Grayson Allen (PHX) | $8,060 | 27.4 | 3.4 |
PF (Power Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Kevin Durant (PHX) | $17,320 | 50.8 | 2.9 |
| Value | Sam Hauser (BOS) | $6,000 | 24.3 | 4.1 |
| Fade | Dillon Brooks (HOU) | $10,780 | 21.3 | 2 |
| Cheapie | Bol Bol (PHX) | $7,000 | 25.6 | 3.7 |
C (Center)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Nikola Jokić (DEN) | $25,840 | 69.7 | 2.7 |
| Value | Luke Kornet (BOS) | $7,560 | 30.1 | 4 |
| Fade | Zach Collins (CHI) | $14,220 | 13.1 | 0.9 |
| Cheapie | Neemias Queta (BOS) | $6,000 | 20.7 | 3.5 |
Conclusion
When building your NBA Tuesday teams, consider starting with a value player like A.J. Lawson. 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 Sam Hauser.
On the other hand, according to our model, Zach Collins 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 10:40am 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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