NBA Tuesday Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for December 30, 2025
Last updated: Dec 29, 2025, 11:57PM | Published: Dec 29, 2025, 7:57AM
Draftstars Australia's NBA Tuesday DFS contest begins at 11:10am AEDT on December 30, 2025, and Fantasy Insider has crunched the numbers for each player on the slate to help you make 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 enhance your season-long fantasy line-ups on Tuesday and beyond.
Featured NBA Games
Draftstars' NBA Tuesday slate features these match-ups:
- Brooklyn Nets vs Golden State Warriors
- New Orleans Pelicans vs New York Knicks
- Toronto Raptors vs Orlando Magic
- Charlotte Hornets vs Milwaukee Bucks
- Washington Wizards vs Phoenix Suns
- Chicago Bulls vs Minnesota Timberwolves
- Portland Trail Blazers vs Dallas Mavericks
- Houston Rockets vs Indiana Pacers
- Miami Heat vs Denver Nuggets
- Oklahoma City Thunder vs Atlanta Hawks
- San Antonio Spurs vs Cleveland Cavaliers
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We've 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 | Nikola Jokić (DEN, C) | $26,270 | 65.6 | 2.5 |
| Value | Asa Newell (ATL, PF) | $6,220 | 24.5 | 3.9 |
| Fade | Kel'el Ware (MIA, C) | $15,640 | 24.5 | 1.6 |
| Cheapie | Justin Champagnie (WAS, SF) | $8,380 | 27.6 | 3.3 |
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 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 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 | Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (OKC) | $19,810 | 55.3 | 2.8 |
| Value | Brandon Williams (DAL) | $8,940 | 29 | 3.2 |
| Fade | Brandin Podziemski (GSW) | $12,230 | 25.8 | 2.1 |
| Cheapie | Jamal Shead (TOR) | $7,190 | 21.7 | 3 |
SG (Shooting Guard)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Anthony Edwards (MIN) | $19,710 | 49.4 | 2.5 |
| Value | Kevin Porter (MIL) | $14,770 | 46.2 | 3.1 |
| Fade | Brandin Podziemski (GSW) | $12,230 | 25.8 | 2.1 |
| Cheapie | Bryce McGowens (NOP) | $6,000 | 18.6 | 3.1 |
SF (Small Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Deni Avdija (POR) | $19,120 | 53.8 | 2.8 |
| Value | Justin Champagnie (WAS) | $8,380 | 27.6 | 3.3 |
| Fade | Michael Porter (BKN) | $16,350 | 33.8 | 2.1 |
| Cheapie | Bryce McGowens (NOP) | $6,000 | 18.6 | 3.1 |
PF (Power Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Scottie Barnes (TOR) | $17,220 | 50.4 | 2.9 |
| Value | Asa Newell (ATL) | $6,220 | 24.5 | 3.9 |
| Fade | Michael Porter (BKN) | $16,350 | 33.8 | 2.1 |
| Cheapie | Tidjane Salaün (CHA) | $6,000 | 18.2 | 3 |
C (Center)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Nikola Jokić (DEN) | $26,270 | 65.6 | 2.5 |
| Value | Robert Williams (POR) | $8,890 | 27.2 | 3.1 |
| Fade | Kel'el Ware (MIA) | $15,640 | 24.5 | 1.6 |
| Cheapie | Jalen Smith (CHI) | $8,760 | 26.5 | 3 |
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 Asa Newell. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Nikola Jokić is a strong option. If you're looking for budget-friendly choices to free up salary cap for more studs, check out our cheapie options, including Justin Champagnie.
On the other hand, according to our model, Kel'el Ware is one of the worst value options on the slate, suggesting you might want to limit exposure to him if building 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 help you balance star power, value and budget management when you make your NBA DFS line-ups.
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