NBA Late Tuesday Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for December 23, 2025
Last updated: Dec 23, 2025, 1:59AM | Published: Dec 22, 2025, 7:58AM
Draftstars Australia's NBA Late Tuesday DFS contest commences at 2:10pm AEDT on December 23, 2025, and Fantasy Insider has crunched the numbers for each player on the slate to help you make winning line-ups.
An accurate Draftstars cheat sheet is crucial 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 Tuesday and beyond.
Featured NBA Games
Draftstars' NBA Late Tuesday slate features these games:
- Portland Trail Blazers vs Detroit Pistons
- Golden State Warriors vs Orlando Magic
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We've reviewed every player from every team to help you find the best picks on Tuesday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Cade Cunningham (DET, PG) | $20,360 | 55.9 | 2.7 |
| Value | Kris Murray (POR, SF) | $6,130 | 18.2 | 3 |
| Fade | Draymond Green (GSW, PF/C) | $10,470 | 23.5 | 2.2 |
| Cheapie | Sidy Cissoko (POR, SG/SF) | $6,000 | 17.6 | 2.9 |
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 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 | Cade Cunningham (DET) | $20,360 | 55.9 | 2.7 |
| Value | Jase Richardson (ORL) | $6,000 | 17.2 | 2.9 |
| Fade | Deni Avdija (POR) | $19,260 | 49 | 2.5 |
| Cheapie | De'Anthony Melton (GSW) | $6,000 | 15.2 | 2.5 |
SG (Shooting Guard)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Shaedon Sharpe (POR) | $14,340 | 38.7 | 2.7 |
| Value | Sidy Cissoko (POR) | $6,000 | 17.6 | 2.9 |
| Fade | Desmond Bane (ORL) | $14,980 | 38.3 | 2.6 |
| Cheapie | Jaden Ivey (DET) | $6,650 | 19.4 | 2.9 |
SF (Small Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Deni Avdija (POR) | $19,260 | 49 | 2.5 |
| Value | Kris Murray (POR) | $6,130 | 18.2 | 3 |
| Fade | Shaedon Sharpe (POR) | $14,340 | 38.7 | 2.7 |
| Cheapie | Sidy Cissoko (POR) | $6,000 | 17.6 | 2.9 |
PF (Power Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Paolo Banchero (ORL) | $16,890 | 49.4 | 2.9 |
| Value | Jimmy Butler (GSW) | $14,220 | 42.1 | 3 |
| Fade | Draymond Green (GSW) | $10,470 | 23.5 | 2.2 |
| Cheapie | Tobias Harris (DET) | $9,640 | 27.4 | 2.8 |
C (Center)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Jalen Duren (DET) | $14,300 | 39.8 | 2.8 |
| Value | Jalen Duren (DET) | $14,300 | 39.8 | 2.8 |
| Fade | Draymond Green (GSW) | $10,470 | 23.5 | 2.2 |
| Cheapie | Isaiah Stewart (DET) | $9,630 | 26.6 | 2.8 |
Conclusion
When building your NBA Late Tuesday teams, consider starting with a value player like Kris Murray. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Cade Cunningham is a strong option. If you're seeking budget-friendly choices to free up salary cap for more studs, explore our cheapie options, including Sidy Cissoko.
On the other hand, according to our model, Draymond Green 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 Late Tuesday slate closes at 2:10pm 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 Late Tuesday slate. The unique insights here can give you an edge when you make your NBA DFS line-ups.
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