NBA Tuesday Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for November 5, 2024
Last updated: Nov 4, 2024, 11:57PM | Published: Nov 4, 2024, 7:57AM
Draftstars Australia's NBA Tuesday DFS contest kicks off at 11:00am AEDT on November 5, 2024, and Fantasy Insider has looked at the data for each player on the slate to help you create winning line-ups.
An accurate Draftstars cheat sheet is essential for NBA fantasy players. This DFS preview is designed to help you build 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:
- Miami Heat vs Sacramento Kings
- Oklahoma City Thunder vs Orlando Magic
- Atlanta Hawks vs Boston Celtics
- Houston Rockets vs New York Knicks
- Detroit Pistons vs Los Angeles Lakers
- New Orleans Pelicans vs Portland Trail Blazers
- Washington Wizards vs Golden State Warriors
- Minnesota Timberwolves vs Charlotte Hornets
- LA Clippers vs San Antonio Spurs
- Dallas Mavericks vs Indiana Pacers
- Phoenix Suns vs Philadelphia 76ers
- Cleveland Cavaliers vs Milwaukee Bucks
- Brooklyn Nets vs Memphis Grizzlies
- Denver Nuggets vs Toronto Raptors
- Chicago Bulls vs Utah Jazz
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We have reviewed every player from every team to help you make the best choices on Tuesday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Nikola Jokić (DEN, C) | $24,240 | 74.2 | 3.1 |
| Value | Bobby Portis (MIL, PF/C) | $10,620 | 41.3 | 3.9 |
| Fade | Ochai Agbaji (TOR, SG/SF) | $10,620 | 17.3 | 1.6 |
| Cheapie | Isaac Okoro (CLE, SF/SG) | $6,000 | 21.9 | 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 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 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 (DAL) | $22,070 | 52.2 | 2.4 |
| Value | Malik Monk (SAC) | $11,570 | 36.5 | 3.2 |
| Fade | Tre Mann (CHA) | $12,310 | 23.5 | 1.9 |
| Cheapie | Jared McCain (PHI) | $6,000 | 17 | 2.8 |
SG (Shooting Guard)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Donovan Mitchell (CLE) | $16,630 | 46.4 | 2.8 |
| Value | Isaac Okoro (CLE) | $6,000 | 21.9 | 3.7 |
| Fade | Ochai Agbaji (TOR) | $10,620 | 17.3 | 1.6 |
| Cheapie | Keon Ellis (SAC) | $6,200 | 21 | 3.4 |
SF (Small Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | LeBron James (LAL) | $18,120 | 52.5 | 2.9 |
| Value | Isaac Okoro (CLE) | $6,000 | 21.9 | 3.7 |
| Fade | Ochai Agbaji (TOR) | $10,620 | 17.3 | 1.6 |
| Cheapie | Gary Trent (MIL) | $8,470 | 25.4 | 3 |
PF (Power Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | LeBron James (LAL) | $18,120 | 52.5 | 2.9 |
| Value | Bobby Portis (MIL) | $10,620 | 41.3 | 3.9 |
| Fade | Jalen Johnson (ATL) | $16,910 | 33.5 | 2 |
| Cheapie | Harrison Barnes (SAS) | $8,350 | 24.4 | 2.9 |
C (Center)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Nikola Jokić (DEN) | $24,240 | 74.2 | 3.1 |
| Value | Bobby Portis (MIL) | $10,620 | 41.3 | 3.9 |
| Fade | Chet Holmgren (OKC) | $15,020 | 33.2 | 2.2 |
| Cheapie | Jusuf Nurkić (PHX) | $9,570 | 28.1 | 2.9 |
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 Bobby Portis. 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 Isaac Okoro.
On the other hand, according to our model, Ochai Agbaji 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 11:00am 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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