NBA Late Tuesday Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for December 31, 2024
Last updated: Dec 31, 2024, 1:58AM | Published: Dec 30, 2024, 7:57AM
Draftstars Australia's NBA Late Tuesday DFS contest starts at 2:10pm AEDT on December 31, 2024, and Fantasy Insider has crunched the numbers for every player on the slate to help you create winning line-ups.
An accurate Draftstars cheat sheet is a must 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 includes these match-ups:
- Golden State Warriors vs Cleveland Cavaliers
- Portland Trail Blazers vs Philadelphia 76ers
- Sacramento Kings vs Dallas Mavericks
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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 | Joel Embiid (PHI, C) | $20,040 | 66 | 3.3 |
| Value | Jaden Hardy (DAL, PG/SG) | $6,000 | 31 | 5.2 |
| Fade | Shaedon Sharpe (POR, SF/SG) | $13,900 | 27.7 | 2 |
| Cheapie | Donovan Clingan (POR, C) | $7,170 | 21.5 | 3 |
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 | De'Aaron Fox (SAC) | $18,670 | 49.7 | 2.7 |
| Value | Jaden Hardy (DAL) | $6,000 | 31 | 5.2 |
| Fade | Darius Garland (CLE) | $14,840 | 34.8 | 2.3 |
| Cheapie | Kyle Lowry (PHI) | $6,000 | 13.3 | 2.2 |
SG (Shooting Guard)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Stephen Curry (GSW) | $17,060 | 43.7 | 2.6 |
| Value | Jaden Hardy (DAL) | $6,000 | 31 | 5.2 |
| Fade | Shaedon Sharpe (POR) | $13,900 | 27.7 | 2 |
| Cheapie | Kelly Oubre (PHI) | $9,840 | 28.8 | 2.9 |
SF (Small Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Paul George (PHI) | $13,640 | 40.9 | 3 |
| Value | Andrew Wiggins (GSW) | $11,140 | 33.7 | 3 |
| Fade | Shaedon Sharpe (POR) | $13,900 | 27.7 | 2 |
| Cheapie | Toumani Camara (POR) | $9,260 | 27.5 | 3 |
PF (Power Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Evan Mobley (CLE) | $16,400 | 40.4 | 2.5 |
| Value | Andrew Wiggins (GSW) | $11,140 | 33.7 | 3 |
| Fade | Keegan Murray (SAC) | $10,580 | 25.5 | 2.4 |
| Cheapie | Toumani Camara (POR) | $9,260 | 27.5 | 3 |
C (Center)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Joel Embiid (PHI) | $20,040 | 66 | 3.3 |
| Value | Joel Embiid (PHI) | $20,040 | 66 | 3.3 |
| Fade | Evan Mobley (CLE) | $16,400 | 40.4 | 2.5 |
| Cheapie | Donovan Clingan (POR) | $7,170 | 21.5 | 3 |
Conclusion
When building your NBA Late Tuesday teams, consider starting with a value player like Jaden Hardy. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Joel Embiid is a strong option. If you're seeking budget-friendly choices to free up salary cap for more studs, explore our cheapie options, including Donovan Clingan.
On the other hand, according to our model, Shaedon Sharpe is one of the worst value options on the slate, suggesting you might want to limit exposure to him if entering 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 help you maximize points while adhering to the salary cap when you make your NBA DFS line-ups.
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