NBA Tuesday Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for December 2, 2025
Last updated: Dec 1, 2025, 11:57PM | Published: Dec 1, 2025, 7:57AM
Draftstars Australia's NBA Tuesday DFS contest commences at 11:10am AEDT on December 2, 2025, and Fantasy Insider has crunched the numbers for every player on the slate to help you create winning line-ups.
An accurate Draftstars cheat sheet is crucial 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 these games:
- Los Angeles Lakers vs Phoenix Suns
- Indiana Pacers vs Cleveland Cavaliers
- Utah Jazz vs Houston Rockets
- Washington Wizards vs Milwaukee Bucks
- Orlando Magic vs Chicago Bulls
- Denver Nuggets vs Dallas Mavericks
- Detroit Pistons vs Atlanta Hawks
- Miami Heat vs LA Clippers
- Brooklyn Nets vs Charlotte Hornets
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We have reviewed every player from every team to help you make the best choices on Tuesday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Giannis Antetokounmpo (MIL, PF/C) | $22,050 | 68.3 | 3.1 |
| Value | Nae'Qwan Tomlin (CLE, PF) | $6,000 | 23.2 | 3.9 |
| Fade | Nickeil Alexander-Walker (ATL, SG/PG) | $15,120 | 30.8 | 2 |
| Cheapie | Josh Okogie (HOU, SF/SG) | $6,000 | 21.2 | 3.5 |
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 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 | Luka Dončić (LAL) | $25,240 | 59.8 | 2.4 |
| Value | Collin Sexton (CHA) | $10,340 | 37 | 3.6 |
| Fade | Nickeil Alexander-Walker (ATL) | $15,120 | 30.8 | 2 |
| Cheapie | Tre Jones (CHI) | $9,470 | 30.2 | 3.2 |
SG (Shooting Guard)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Kevin Durant (HOU) | $15,700 | 48.4 | 3.1 |
| Value | Collin Sexton (CHA) | $10,340 | 37 | 3.6 |
| Fade | Nickeil Alexander-Walker (ATL) | $15,120 | 30.8 | 2 |
| Cheapie | Josh Okogie (HOU) | $6,000 | 21.2 | 3.5 |
SF (Small Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | LeBron James (LAL) | $15,010 | 49.1 | 3.3 |
| Value | Josh Okogie (HOU) | $6,000 | 21.2 | 3.5 |
| Fade | Michael Porter (BKN) | $16,720 | 35.7 | 2.1 |
| Cheapie | Ziaire Williams (BKN) | $6,210 | 20.5 | 3.3 |
PF (Power Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Giannis Antetokounmpo (MIL) | $22,050 | 68.3 | 3.1 |
| Value | Nae'Qwan Tomlin (CLE) | $6,000 | 23.2 | 3.9 |
| Fade | Michael Porter (BKN) | $16,720 | 35.7 | 2.1 |
| Cheapie | Royce O'Neale (PHX) | $8,620 | 27.2 | 3.2 |
C (Center)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Giannis Antetokounmpo (MIL) | $22,050 | 68.3 | 3.1 |
| Value | Tristan Vukcevic (WAS) | $6,200 | 21.5 | 3.5 |
| Fade | Evan Mobley (CLE) | $18,580 | 40.7 | 2.2 |
| Cheapie | Clint Capela (HOU) | $6,000 | 20.4 | 3.4 |
Conclusion
When building your NBA Tuesday teams, consider starting with a value player like Nae'Qwan Tomlin. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Giannis Antetokounmpo is a strong option. If you're seeking budget-friendly choices to free up salary cap for more studs, check out our cheapie options, including Josh Okogie.
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 entering multiple line-ups.
Ready to go? Draftstars' NBA Tuesday slate closes at 11:10am 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 give you an edge when you make your NBA DFS line-ups.
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