NBA Tuesday Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for December 24, 2024
Last updated: Dec 23, 2024, 11:57PM | Published: Dec 23, 2024, 7:57AM
Draftstars Australia's NBA Tuesday DFS contest begins at 11:10am AEDT on December 24, 2024, and Fantasy Insider has crunched the numbers for every player on the slate to help you build 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 December 24 and beyond.
Featured NBA Games
Draftstars' NBA Tuesday slate consists of these match-ups:
- Golden State Warriors vs Indiana Pacers
- Philadelphia 76ers vs San Antonio Spurs
- Los Angeles Lakers vs Detroit Pistons
- Dallas Mavericks vs Portland Trail Blazers
- Charlotte Hornets vs Houston Rockets
- Miami Heat vs Brooklyn Nets
- Oklahoma City Thunder vs Washington Wizards
- Denver Nuggets vs Phoenix Suns
- Cleveland Cavaliers vs Utah Jazz
- Orlando Magic vs Boston Celtics
- New York Knicks vs Toronto Raptors
- Memphis Grizzlies vs LA Clippers
- Chicago Bulls vs Milwaukee Bucks
- Atlanta Hawks vs Minnesota Timberwolves
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We've reviewed every player from every team to help you find the best selections on Tuesday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Nikola Jokić (DEN, C) | $25,770 | 66.4 | 2.6 |
| Value | Ryan Rollins (MIL, PG) | $8,000 | 36 | 4.5 |
| Fade | Spencer Dinwiddie (DAL, PG/SG) | $10,930 | 13.6 | 1.2 |
| Cheapie | Talen Horton-Tucker (CHI, SF/SG) | $6,000 | 24.8 | 4.1 |
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 | Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (OKC) | $21,520 | 61.2 | 2.8 |
| Value | Ryan Rollins (MIL) | $8,000 | 36 | 4.5 |
| Fade | Spencer Dinwiddie (DAL) | $10,930 | 13.6 | 1.2 |
| Cheapie | Mike Conley (MIN) | $8,930 | 26.5 | 3 |
SG (Shooting Guard)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Anthony Edwards (MIN) | $17,590 | 47.2 | 2.7 |
| Value | Talen Horton-Tucker (CHI) | $6,000 | 24.8 | 4.1 |
| Fade | Spencer Dinwiddie (DAL) | $10,930 | 13.6 | 1.2 |
| Cheapie | Sam Merrill (CLE) | $6,000 | 24.1 | 4 |
SF (Small Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | LeBron James (LAL) | $19,170 | 52.1 | 2.7 |
| Value | Talen Horton-Tucker (CHI) | $6,000 | 24.8 | 4.1 |
| Fade | Malik Beasley (DET) | $11,940 | 20.9 | 1.7 |
| Cheapie | Cam Whitmore (HOU) | $6,000 | 23.1 | 3.8 |
PF (Power Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | LeBron James (LAL) | $19,170 | 52.1 | 2.7 |
| Value | Nikola Jović (MIA) | $6,230 | 22 | 3.5 |
| Fade | Wendell Carter (ORL) | $12,040 | 18.3 | 1.5 |
| Cheapie | Kevin Love (MIA) | $6,810 | 23.6 | 3.5 |
C (Center)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Nikola Jokić (DEN) | $25,770 | 66.4 | 2.6 |
| Value | Kevin Love (MIA) | $6,810 | 23.6 | 3.5 |
| Fade | Wendell Carter (ORL) | $12,040 | 18.3 | 1.5 |
| Cheapie | Day'Ron Sharpe (BKN) | $7,260 | 23.4 | 3.2 |
Conclusion
In DFS, creating an optimal line-up requires understanding key concepts and metrics. When building your NBA Tuesday teams, consider starting with a value player like Ryan Rollins. 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, explore our cheapie options, including Talen Horton-Tucker.
On the other hand, according to our model, Spencer Dinwiddie 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 11:10am 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 contest. The unique insights here can give you an edge when you make your NBA DFS line-ups.
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