NBA Tuesday Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for March 25, 2025
Mar 24, 2025, 7:57AM
Draftstars Australia's NBA Tuesday DFS contest kicks off at 10:10am AEDT on March 25, 2025, and Fantasy Insider has looked at the data for each player on the slate to help you build winning line-ups.
A handy 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 features these games:
- Sacramento Kings vs Boston Celtics
- Denver Nuggets vs Chicago Bulls
- Washington Wizards vs Toronto Raptors
- Brooklyn Nets vs Dallas Mavericks
- Indiana Pacers vs Minnesota Timberwolves
- New Orleans Pelicans vs Philadelphia 76ers
- Phoenix Suns vs Milwaukee Bucks
- Orlando Magic vs Los Angeles Lakers
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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 | Giannis Antetokounmpo (MIL, PF/C) | $23,390 | 62.6 | 2.7 |
| Value | DeAndre Jordan (DEN, C) | $7,080 | 24.9 | 3.5 |
| Fade | Orlando Robinson (TOR, C) | $11,420 | 10.7 | 0.9 |
| Cheapie | Karlo Matkovic (NOP, PF/C) | $7,050 | 23.7 | 3.4 |
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) | $21,900 | 55.5 | 2.5 |
| Value | Jose Alvarado (NOP) | $10,780 | 33.3 | 3.1 |
| Fade | Brandon Williams (DAL) | $12,290 | 11.5 | 0.9 |
| Cheapie | Antonio Reeves (NOP) | $6,000 | 17.2 | 2.9 |
SG (Shooting Guard)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Anthony Edwards (MIN) | $17,420 | 50.3 | 2.9 |
| Value | Anthony Edwards (MIN) | $17,420 | 50.3 | 2.9 |
| Fade | Jaylen Brown (BOS) | $15,140 | 27.6 | 1.8 |
| Cheapie | Jordan Hawkins (NOP) | $8,930 | 25.7 | 2.9 |
SF (Small Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | LeBron James (LAL) | $18,130 | 53.9 | 3 |
| Value | Chuma Okeke (PHI) | $6,840 | 22.4 | 3.3 |
| Fade | Jaylen Brown (BOS) | $15,140 | 27.6 | 1.8 |
| Cheapie | Ricky Council (PHI) | $8,770 | 25.4 | 2.9 |
PF (Power Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Giannis Antetokounmpo (MIL) | $23,390 | 62.6 | 2.7 |
| Value | Karlo Matkovic (NOP) | $7,050 | 23.7 | 3.4 |
| Fade | Kyshawn George (WAS) | $11,480 | 23.1 | 2 |
| Cheapie | Chuma Okeke (PHI) | $6,840 | 22.4 | 3.3 |
C (Center)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Giannis Antetokounmpo (MIL) | $23,390 | 62.6 | 2.7 |
| Value | DeAndre Jordan (DEN) | $7,080 | 24.9 | 3.5 |
| Fade | Orlando Robinson (TOR) | $11,420 | 10.7 | 0.9 |
| Cheapie | Karlo Matkovic (NOP) | $7,050 | 23.7 | 3.4 |
Conclusion
When building your NBA Tuesday teams, consider starting with a value player like DeAndre Jordan. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Giannis Antetokounmpo 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 Karlo Matkovic.
On the other hand, according to our model, Orlando Robinson 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 10:10am 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 help you balance star power, value and budget management when you make your NBA DFS line-ups.
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