NBA Late Tuesday Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for October 28, 2025
Last updated: Oct 27, 2025, 1:57PM | Published: Oct 27, 2025, 7:58AM
Draftstars Australia's NBA Late Tuesday DFS contest starts at 1:00pm AEDT on October 28, 2025, and Fantasy Insider has crunched the numbers for each player on the slate to help you build winning line-ups.
An accurate Draftstars cheat sheet is essential 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 October 28 and beyond.
Featured NBA Games
Draftstars' NBA Late Tuesday slate features these match-ups:
- Golden State Warriors vs Memphis Grizzlies
- Los Angeles Lakers vs Portland Trail Blazers
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We have 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 | Stephen Curry (GSW, PG) | $16,000 | 47.1 | 2.9 |
| Value | Cedric Coward (MEM, SG) | $7,730 | 31 | 4 |
| Fade | Jock Landale (MEM, C) | $10,380 | 21.9 | 2.1 |
| Cheapie | Jake LaRavia (LAL, PF/SF) | $7,980 | 24.6 | 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 those needing to stay under the salary cap, "cheapie" options refer to 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 | Stephen Curry (GSW) | $16,000 | 47.1 | 2.9 |
| Value | Stephen Curry (GSW) | $16,000 | 47.1 | 2.9 |
| Fade | Ja Morant (MEM) | $15,970 | 37.3 | 2.3 |
| Cheapie | Brandin Podziemski (GSW) | $8,640 | 22.9 | 2.6 |
SG (Shooting Guard)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Austin Reaves (LAL) | $16,960 | 41.2 | 2.4 |
| Value | Cedric Coward (MEM) | $7,730 | 31 | 4 |
| Fade | Shaedon Sharpe (POR) | $12,290 | 32.9 | 2.7 |
| Cheapie | Brandin Podziemski (GSW) | $8,640 | 22.9 | 2.6 |
SF (Small Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Austin Reaves (LAL) | $16,960 | 41.2 | 2.4 |
| Value | Jake LaRavia (LAL) | $7,980 | 24.6 | 3.1 |
| Fade | Rui Hachimura (LAL) | $11,820 | 25.6 | 2.2 |
| Cheapie | Moses Moody (GSW) | $6,650 | 17.1 | 2.6 |
PF (Power Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Deni Avdija (POR) | $13,980 | 40.5 | 2.9 |
| Value | Jake LaRavia (LAL) | $7,980 | 24.6 | 3.1 |
| Fade | Rui Hachimura (LAL) | $11,820 | 25.6 | 2.2 |
| Cheapie | Jarred Vanderbilt (LAL) | $7,250 | 22 | 3 |
C (Center)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Deandre Ayton (LAL) | $14,310 | 36.6 | 2.6 |
| Value | Jarred Vanderbilt (LAL) | $7,250 | 22 | 3 |
| Fade | Jock Landale (MEM) | $10,380 | 21.9 | 2.1 |
| Cheapie | Quinten Post (GSW) | $6,600 | 17.4 | 2.6 |
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 Cedric Coward. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Stephen Curry 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 Jake LaRavia.
On the other hand, according to our model, Jock Landale is one of the lowest value options on the slate, suggesting you might want to limit exposure to him if building multiple line-ups.
Ready to go? Draftstars' NBA Late Tuesday slate closes at 1:00pm 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 give you an edge when you make your NBA DFS line-ups.
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