NBA Late Tuesday Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for February 10, 2026
Last updated: Feb 9, 2026, 9:02PM | Published: Feb 9, 2026, 8:09AM
Draftstars Australia's NBA Late Tuesday DFS contest starts at 2:00pm AEDT on February 10, 2026, and Fantasy Insider has looked at the data 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 put together your fantasy teams for Draftstars' NBA contests and enhance your season-long fantasy line-ups on February 10 and beyond.
Featured NBA Games
Draftstars' NBA Late Tuesday slate consists of these match-ups:
- Portland Trail Blazers vs Philadelphia 76ers
- Golden State Warriors vs Memphis Grizzlies
- Los Angeles Lakers vs Oklahoma City Thunder
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We have reviewed every player from every team to help you find the best selections on Tuesday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Joel Embiid (PHI, C) | $20,390 | 55.8 | 2.7 |
| Value | Trendon Watford (PHI, PF) | $6,000 | 19.6 | 3.3 |
| Fade | Ty Jerome (MEM, PG) | $12,750 | 24.3 | 1.9 |
| Cheapie | Gary Payton (GSW, SG/SF) | $6,000 | 18.7 | 3.1 |
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 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 | Tyrese Maxey (PHI) | $19,250 | 50.7 | 2.6 |
| Value | Quentin Grimes (PHI) | $8,320 | 23.9 | 2.9 |
| Fade | Ty Jerome (MEM) | $12,750 | 24.3 | 1.9 |
| Cheapie | Marcus Smart (LAL) | $7,870 | 22.4 | 2.8 |
SG (Shooting Guard)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | VJ Edgecombe (PHI) | $12,590 | 33.5 | 2.7 |
| Value | Gary Payton (GSW) | $6,000 | 18.7 | 3.1 |
| Fade | Aaron Wiggins (OKC) | $10,100 | 19.9 | 2 |
| Cheapie | Luke Kennard (LAL) | $6,180 | 18.9 | 3.1 |
SF (Small Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Deni Avdija (POR) | $16,370 | 46.4 | 2.8 |
| Value | Gary Payton (GSW) | $6,000 | 18.7 | 3.1 |
| Fade | Aaron Wiggins (OKC) | $10,100 | 19.9 | 2 |
| Cheapie | Vít Krejčí (POR) | $6,000 | 16.6 | 2.8 |
PF (Power Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | LeBron James (LAL) | $15,990 | 41.9 | 2.6 |
| Value | Trendon Watford (PHI) | $6,000 | 19.6 | 3.3 |
| Fade | Jalen Williams (OKC) | $14,620 | 30.7 | 2.1 |
| Cheapie | Draymond Green (GSW) | $9,870 | 30.1 | 3 |
C (Center)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Joel Embiid (PHI) | $20,390 | 55.8 | 2.7 |
| Value | Draymond Green (GSW) | $9,870 | 30.1 | 3 |
| Fade | Isaiah Hartenstein (OKC) | $12,120 | 23.7 | 2 |
| Cheapie | Al Horford (GSW) | $8,820 | 23.6 | 2.7 |
Conclusion
When building your NBA Late Tuesday teams, consider starting with a value player like Trendon Watford. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Joel Embiid is a strong option. If you're looking for budget-friendly choices to free up salary cap for more studs, explore our cheapie options, including Gary Payton.
On the other hand, according to our model, Ty Jerome is one of the lowest 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 2:00pm 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 contest. 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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