NBA Tuesday Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for November 12, 2024
Last updated: Nov 12, 2024, 12:58AM | Published: Nov 11, 2024, 7:57AM
Draftstars Australia's NBA Tuesday DFS contest kicks off at 12:10pm AEDT on November 12, 2024, and Fantasy Insider has looked at the data for each player on the slate to help you build winning line-ups.
An accurate 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 includes the following match-ups:
- San Antonio Spurs vs Sacramento Kings
- Houston Rockets vs Washington Wizards
- Chicago Bulls vs Cleveland Cavaliers
- New Orleans Pelicans vs Brooklyn Nets
- Oklahoma City Thunder vs LA Clippers
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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 | Victor Wembanyama (SAS, C) | $18,880 | 58.5 | 3.1 |
| Value | Jalen Wilson (BKN, PF) | $6,310 | 22.3 | 3.5 |
| Fade | Trey Murphy (NOP, SF/SG) | $12,730 | 21.2 | 1.7 |
| Cheapie | Steven Adams (HOU, C) | $6,000 | 20.4 | 3.4 |
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 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 | Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (OKC) | $19,020 | 50.4 | 2.7 |
| Value | Kevin Porter (LAC) | $7,500 | 20.8 | 2.8 |
| Fade | James Harden (LAC) | $19,510 | 39.7 | 2 |
| Cheapie | Reed Sheppard (HOU) | $6,000 | 16.6 | 2.8 |
SG (Shooting Guard)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Jalen Green (HOU) | $13,440 | 44.9 | 3.3 |
| Value | Amen Thompson (HOU) | $10,530 | 35.3 | 3.4 |
| Fade | Trey Murphy (NOP) | $12,730 | 21.2 | 1.7 |
| Cheapie | Keon Ellis (SAC) | $6,710 | 20.7 | 3.1 |
SF (Small Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | DeMar DeRozan (SAC) | $15,580 | 46.8 | 3 |
| Value | Amen Thompson (HOU) | $10,530 | 35.3 | 3.4 |
| Fade | Trey Murphy (NOP) | $12,730 | 21.2 | 1.7 |
| Cheapie | Dillon Brooks (HOU) | $8,460 | 25.6 | 3 |
PF (Power Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | DeMar DeRozan (SAC) | $15,580 | 46.8 | 3 |
| Value | Jalen Wilson (BKN) | $6,310 | 22.3 | 3.5 |
| Fade | Keegan Murray (SAC) | $12,460 | 28.3 | 2.3 |
| Cheapie | Jabari Smith (HOU) | $9,880 | 27.4 | 2.8 |
C (Center)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Victor Wembanyama (SAS) | $18,880 | 58.5 | 3.1 |
| Value | Steven Adams (HOU) | $6,000 | 20.4 | 3.4 |
| Fade | Nikola Vučević (CHI) | $17,230 | 33.9 | 2 |
| Cheapie | Zach Collins (SAS) | $6,500 | 17.5 | 2.7 |
Conclusion
When building your NBA Tuesday teams, consider starting with a value player like Jalen Wilson. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Victor Wembanyama 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 Steven Adams.
On the other hand, according to our model, Trey Murphy 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 12:10pm 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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