NBA Tuesday Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for March 18, 2025
Mar 17, 2025, 7:57AM
Draftstars Australia's NBA Tuesday DFS contest kicks off at 10:43am AEDT on March 18, 2025, and Fantasy Insider has crunched the numbers for each player on the slate to help you make winning line-ups.
A reliable Draftstars cheat sheet is a must for NBA fantasy players. This DFS preview is designed to help you put together 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 consists of these match-ups:
- Portland Trail Blazers vs Washington Wizards
- Minnesota Timberwolves vs Indiana Pacers
- Los Angeles Lakers vs San Antonio Spurs
- Houston Rockets vs Philadelphia 76ers
- New York Knicks vs Miami Heat
- Sacramento Kings vs Memphis Grizzlies
- Utah Jazz vs Chicago Bulls
- Golden State Warriors vs Denver Nuggets
- Phoenix Suns vs Toronto Raptors
- New Orleans Pelicans vs Detroit Pistons
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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) | $26,280 | 73.8 | 2.8 |
| Value | Ryan Dunn (PHX, SF/SG) | $6,000 | 22.7 | 3.8 |
| Fade | Kyle Filipowski (UTA, C) | $13,090 | 23.1 | 1.8 |
| Cheapie | Jordan Goodwin (LAL, SG/PG) | $7,050 | 26.1 | 3.7 |
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 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 | Luka Dončić (LAL) | $24,270 | 62.9 | 2.6 |
| Value | Jordan Goodwin (LAL) | $7,050 | 26.1 | 3.7 |
| Fade | Jamal Shead (TOR) | $10,850 | 21.7 | 2 |
| Cheapie | Collin Gillespie (PHX) | $6,000 | 18.9 | 3.1 |
SG (Shooting Guard)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Anthony Edwards (MIN) | $17,320 | 49.9 | 2.9 |
| Value | Ryan Dunn (PHX) | $6,000 | 22.7 | 3.8 |
| Fade | Quentin Grimes (PHI) | $15,890 | 33 | 2.1 |
| Cheapie | Jordan Goodwin (LAL) | $7,050 | 26.1 | 3.7 |
SF (Small Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Zach LaVine (SAC) | $14,010 | 42.4 | 3 |
| Value | Ryan Dunn (PHX) | $6,000 | 22.7 | 3.8 |
| Fade | Quentin Grimes (PHI) | $15,890 | 33 | 2.1 |
| Cheapie | Royce O'Neale (PHX) | $8,490 | 24.3 | 2.9 |
PF (Power Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Kevin Durant (PHX) | $16,540 | 50 | 3 |
| Value | Dorian Finney-Smith (LAL) | $7,780 | 24.6 | 3.2 |
| Fade | Jonathan Kuminga (GSW) | $12,410 | 26.5 | 2.1 |
| Cheapie | Guerschon Yabusele (PHI) | $8,740 | 26.6 | 3 |
C (Center)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Nikola Jokić (DEN) | $26,280 | 73.8 | 2.8 |
| Value | Donovan Clingan (POR) | $11,500 | 38.8 | 3.4 |
| Fade | Kyle Filipowski (UTA) | $13,090 | 23.1 | 1.8 |
| Cheapie | Duop Reath (POR) | $6,000 | 19.1 | 3.2 |
Conclusion
When building your NBA Tuesday teams, consider starting with a value player like Ryan Dunn. 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 Jordan Goodwin.
On the other hand, according to our model, Kyle Filipowski is one of the worst 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 10:43am 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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