NBA Post Season Tuesday Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for April 21, 2026
Last updated: Apr 20, 2026, 10:57PM | Published: Apr 20, 2026, 8:57AM
Draftstars Australia's NBA Post Season Tuesday DFS contest starts at 9:05am AEST on April 21, 2026, and Fantasy Insider has looked at the data for each player on the slate to help you build winning line-ups.
A handy Draftstars cheat sheet is essential for NBA fantasy players. This DFS preview is designed to help you build your fantasy teams for Draftstars' NBA contests and enhance your season-long fantasy line-ups on April 21 and beyond.
Featured NBA Games
Draftstars' NBA Post Season Tuesday slate consists of the following match-ups:
- New York Knicks vs Atlanta Hawks
- Denver Nuggets vs Minnesota Timberwolves
- Cleveland Cavaliers vs Toronto Raptors
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We've reviewed every player from every team to help you make the best selections on Tuesday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Nikola Jokić (DEN, C) | $25,120 | 71.8 | 2.9 |
| Value | Sandro Mamukelashvili (TOR, C) | $6,000 | 23.1 | 3.9 |
| Fade | Jalen Brunson (NYK, PG) | $17,960 | 42.7 | 2.4 |
| Cheapie | Ja'Kobe Walter (TOR, SG/SF) | $6,000 | 21.5 | 3.6 |
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 budget-conscious strategies, "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 | Jamal Murray (DEN) | $17,390 | 52.1 | 3 |
| Value | Scottie Barnes (TOR) | $16,040 | 48.7 | 3 |
| Fade | Jalen Brunson (NYK) | $17,960 | 42.7 | 2.4 |
| Cheapie | Jamal Shead (TOR) | $7,900 | 23.1 | 2.9 |
SG (Shooting Guard)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Anthony Edwards (MIN) | $18,220 | 49.5 | 2.7 |
| Value | Ja'Kobe Walter (TOR) | $6,000 | 21.5 | 3.6 |
| Fade | Dyson Daniels (ATL) | $13,120 | 34.4 | 2.6 |
| Cheapie | Ayo Dosunmu (MIN) | $8,550 | 29.7 | 3.5 |
SF (Small Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Brandon Ingram (TOR) | $14,320 | 38.9 | 2.7 |
| Value | Ja'Kobe Walter (TOR) | $6,000 | 21.5 | 3.6 |
| Fade | Josh Hart (NYK) | $13,400 | 34.5 | 2.6 |
| Cheapie | Ayo Dosunmu (MIN) | $8,550 | 29.7 | 3.5 |
PF (Power Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Jalen Johnson (ATL) | $18,920 | 57.3 | 3 |
| Value | Jonathan Kuminga (ATL) | $7,210 | 23.2 | 3.2 |
| Fade | Aaron Gordon (DEN) | $11,970 | 28.7 | 2.4 |
| Cheapie | Cameron Johnson (DEN) | $8,950 | 24.7 | 2.8 |
C (Center)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Nikola Jokić (DEN) | $25,120 | 71.8 | 2.9 |
| Value | Sandro Mamukelashvili (TOR) | $6,000 | 23.1 | 3.9 |
| Fade | Jarrett Allen (CLE) | $12,310 | 30 | 2.4 |
| Cheapie | Jakob Poeltl (TOR) | $9,120 | 28.3 | 3.1 |
Conclusion
In DFS, creating an optimal line-up requires understanding key concepts and metrics. When building your NBA Post Season Tuesday teams, consider starting with a value player like Sandro Mamukelashvili. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Nikola Jokić is a strong option. If you're seeking budget-friendly choices to free up salary cap for more studs, take a look at our cheapie options, including Ja'Kobe Walter.
On the other hand, according to our model, Jalen Brunson 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 Post Season Tuesday slate closes at 9:05am AEST 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 Post Season 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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