NBA Tuesday Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for December 31, 2024
Last updated: Dec 30, 2024, 11:57PM | Published: Dec 30, 2024, 7:57AM
Draftstars Australia's NBA Tuesday DFS contest commences at 11:10am AEDT on December 31, 2024, and Fantasy Insider has crunched the numbers for every player on the slate to help you build winning line-ups.
An accurate Draftstars cheat sheet is a must 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 includes these games:
- New Orleans Pelicans vs LA Clippers
- Golden State Warriors vs Cleveland Cavaliers
- Portland Trail Blazers vs Philadelphia 76ers
- Sacramento Kings vs Dallas Mavericks
- Washington Wizards vs New York Knicks
- Utah Jazz vs Denver Nuggets
- Charlotte Hornets 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 choices on Tuesday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Nikola Jokić (DEN, C) | $25,900 | 71.9 | 2.8 |
| Value | Jaden Hardy (DAL, SG/PG) | $6,000 | 21.3 | 3.5 |
| Fade | Justin Champagnie (WAS, SF) | $11,730 | 18.4 | 1.6 |
| Cheapie | Kelly Oubre (PHI, SF/SG) | $9,840 | 28.8 | 2.9 |
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'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 | Jalen Brunson (NYK) | $18,670 | 52.5 | 2.8 |
| Value | Jaden Hardy (DAL) | $6,000 | 21.3 | 3.5 |
| Fade | Scoot Henderson (POR) | $11,840 | 23.9 | 2 |
| Cheapie | Carlton Carrington (WAS) | $8,650 | 24.3 | 2.8 |
SG (Shooting Guard)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Stephen Curry (GSW) | $17,060 | 43.7 | 2.6 |
| Value | Jaden Hardy (DAL) | $6,000 | 21.3 | 3.5 |
| Fade | Shaedon Sharpe (POR) | $13,900 | 26.8 | 1.9 |
| Cheapie | Kelly Oubre (PHI) | $9,840 | 28.8 | 2.9 |
SF (Small Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Lauri Markkanen (UTA) | $15,220 | 41.8 | 2.7 |
| Value | Andrew Wiggins (GSW) | $11,140 | 34.7 | 3.1 |
| Fade | Justin Champagnie (WAS) | $11,730 | 18.4 | 1.6 |
| Cheapie | Kelly Oubre (PHI) | $9,840 | 28.8 | 2.9 |
PF (Power Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Lauri Markkanen (UTA) | $15,220 | 41.8 | 2.7 |
| Value | Andrew Wiggins (GSW) | $11,140 | 34.7 | 3.1 |
| Fade | Deni Avdija (POR) | $13,490 | 24.9 | 1.8 |
| Cheapie | Tidjane Salaün (CHA) | $8,010 | 22.3 | 2.8 |
C (Center)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Nikola Jokić (DEN) | $25,900 | 71.9 | 2.8 |
| Value | Joel Embiid (PHI) | $20,040 | 66 | 3.3 |
| Fade | Daniel Gafford (DAL) | $11,550 | 23.3 | 2 |
| Cheapie | Trey Lyles (SAC) | $7,350 | 19.6 | 2.7 |
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 Jaden Hardy. 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, take a look at our cheapie options, including Kelly Oubre.
On the other hand, according to our model, Justin Champagnie 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 give you an edge when you make your NBA DFS line-ups.
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