NBA Late Tuesday Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for January 13, 2026
Last updated: Jan 13, 2026, 1:58AM | Published: Jan 12, 2026, 7:58AM
Draftstars Australia's NBA Late Tuesday DFS contest starts at 2:10pm AEDT on January 13, 2026, and Fantasy Insider has crunched the numbers for each player on the slate to help you create winning line-ups.
A reliable 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 Late Tuesday slate consists of these match-ups:
- LA Clippers vs Charlotte Hornets
- Sacramento Kings vs Los Angeles Lakers
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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 | Luka Dončić (LAL, PG) | $23,790 | 61 | 2.6 |
| Value | Precious Achiuwa (SAC, PF/C) | $6,730 | 27.3 | 4.1 |
| Fade | LeBron James (LAL, SF/PF) | $18,460 | 44.4 | 2.4 |
| Cheapie | Jarred Vanderbilt (LAL, PF/C) | $6,000 | 18.4 | 3.1 |
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'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 | Luka Dončić (LAL) | $23,790 | 61 | 2.6 |
| Value | Russell Westbrook (SAC) | $13,980 | 41.9 | 3 |
| Fade | LaMelo Ball (CHA) | $14,840 | 39.3 | 2.6 |
| Cheapie | Marcus Smart (LAL) | $8,450 | 24 | 2.8 |
SG (Shooting Guard)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Brandon Miller (CHA) | $13,130 | 31.8 | 2.4 |
| Value | Kris Dunn (LAC) | $8,430 | 24.5 | 2.9 |
| Fade | Zach LaVine (SAC) | $11,990 | 30.1 | 2.5 |
| Cheapie | Marcus Smart (LAL) | $8,450 | 24 | 2.8 |
SF (Small Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Kawhi Leonard (LAC) | $17,840 | 48.9 | 2.7 |
| Value | Kris Dunn (LAC) | $8,430 | 24.5 | 2.9 |
| Fade | LeBron James (LAL) | $18,460 | 44.4 | 2.4 |
| Cheapie | Jake LaRavia (LAL) | $9,240 | 26.1 | 2.8 |
PF (Power Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Kawhi Leonard (LAC) | $17,840 | 48.9 | 2.7 |
| Value | Precious Achiuwa (SAC) | $6,730 | 27.3 | 4.1 |
| Fade | LeBron James (LAL) | $18,460 | 44.4 | 2.4 |
| Cheapie | Jarred Vanderbilt (LAL) | $6,000 | 18.4 | 3.1 |
C (Center)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | John Collins (LAC) | $11,850 | 36.4 | 3.1 |
| Value | Precious Achiuwa (SAC) | $6,730 | 27.3 | 4.1 |
| Fade | Ivica Zubac (LAC) | $13,850 | 35.7 | 2.6 |
| Cheapie | Jarred Vanderbilt (LAL) | $6,000 | 18.4 | 3.1 |
Conclusion
In DFS, creating an optimal line-up requires understanding key concepts and metrics. When building your NBA Late Tuesday teams, consider starting with a value player like Precious Achiuwa. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Luka Dončić is a strong option. If you're seeking budget-friendly choices to free up salary cap for more studs, explore our cheapie options, including Jarred Vanderbilt.
On the other hand, according to our model, LeBron James 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 contest. 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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