NBA Tuesday Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for December 2, 2025
Last updated: Dec 1, 2025, 11:57AM | Published: Dec 1, 2025, 7:57AM
Draftstars Australia's NBA Tuesday DFS contest begins at 11:00am AEDT on December 2, 2025, and Fantasy Insider has looked at the data for each player on the slate to help you create winning line-ups.
A handy Draftstars cheat sheet is essential for NBA fantasy players. This DFS preview is designed to help you assemble your fantasy teams for Draftstars' NBA contests and improve your season-long fantasy line-ups on Tuesday and beyond.
Featured NBA Games
Draftstars' NBA Tuesday slate features the following match-ups:
- Indiana Pacers vs Cleveland Cavaliers
- Brooklyn Nets vs Charlotte Hornets
- Detroit Pistons vs Atlanta Hawks
- Utah Jazz vs Houston Rockets
- Los Angeles Lakers vs Phoenix Suns
- Miami Heat vs LA Clippers
- Denver Nuggets vs Dallas Mavericks
- Washington Wizards vs Milwaukee Bucks
- Orlando Magic vs Chicago Bulls
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We've 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 | Giannis Antetokounmpo (MIL, PF/C) | $22,050 | 68.3 | 3.1 |
| Value | Daniel Gafford (DAL, C) | $9,820 | 31.3 | 3.2 |
| Fade | Nickeil Alexander-Walker (ATL, PG/SG) | $15,120 | 24.4 | 1.6 |
| Cheapie | Ziaire Williams (BKN, SF) | $6,210 | 19.6 | 3.2 |
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 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 | Cade Cunningham (DET) | $21,690 | 59.3 | 2.7 |
| Value | Kevin Porter (MIL) | $10,230 | 30.5 | 3 |
| Fade | Nickeil Alexander-Walker (ATL) | $15,120 | 24.4 | 1.6 |
| Cheapie | Bub Carrington (WAS) | $8,150 | 23.3 | 2.9 |
SG (Shooting Guard)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Kevin Durant (HOU) | $15,700 | 47.1 | 3 |
| Value | Khris Middleton (WAS) | $9,900 | 30.1 | 3 |
| Fade | Nickeil Alexander-Walker (ATL) | $15,120 | 24.4 | 1.6 |
| Cheapie | Gary Trent (MIL) | $6,770 | 19.4 | 2.9 |
SF (Small Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Kevin Durant (HOU) | $15,700 | 47.1 | 3 |
| Value | Ziaire Williams (BKN) | $6,210 | 19.6 | 3.2 |
| Fade | Michael Porter (BKN) | $16,720 | 35.7 | 2.1 |
| Cheapie | Royce O'Neale (PHX) | $8,620 | 27.2 | 3.2 |
PF (Power Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Giannis Antetokounmpo (MIL) | $22,050 | 68.3 | 3.1 |
| Value | Royce O'Neale (PHX) | $8,620 | 27.2 | 3.2 |
| Fade | Michael Porter (BKN) | $16,720 | 35.7 | 2.1 |
| Cheapie | Bobby Portis (MIL) | $8,750 | 25.1 | 2.9 |
C (Center)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Giannis Antetokounmpo (MIL) | $22,050 | 68.3 | 3.1 |
| Value | Daniel Gafford (DAL) | $9,820 | 31.3 | 3.2 |
| Fade | Onyeka Okongwu (ATL) | $13,830 | 28.7 | 2.1 |
| Cheapie | Isaiah Jackson (IND) | $9,170 | 28.3 | 3.1 |
Conclusion
When building your NBA Tuesday teams, consider starting with a value player like Daniel Gafford. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Giannis Antetokounmpo is a strong option. If you're looking for budget-friendly choices to free up salary cap for more studs, take a look at our cheapie options, including Ziaire Williams.
On the other hand, according to our model, Nickeil Alexander-Walker is one of the lowest 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 Tuesday slate closes at 11:00am 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 Tuesday slate. 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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