NBA Tuesday Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for February 10, 2026
Last updated: Feb 10, 2026, 12:00AM | Published: Feb 9, 2026, 1:11AM
Draftstars Australia's NBA Tuesday DFS contest begins at 11:10am AEDT on February 10, 2026, and Fantasy Insider has crunched the numbers for every player on the slate to help you create winning line-ups.
A reliable Draftstars cheat sheet is crucial for NBA fantasy players. This DFS preview is designed to help you build 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 consists of these games:
- Miami Heat vs Utah Jazz
- New Orleans Pelicans vs Sacramento Kings
- Charlotte Hornets vs Detroit Pistons
- Los Angeles Lakers vs Oklahoma City Thunder
- Brooklyn Nets vs Chicago Bulls
- Denver Nuggets vs Cleveland Cavaliers
- Portland Trail Blazers vs Philadelphia 76ers
- Golden State Warriors vs Memphis Grizzlies
- Orlando Magic vs Milwaukee Bucks
- Minnesota Timberwolves vs Atlanta Hawks
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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) | $25,450 | 65 | 2.6 |
| Value | Myron Gardner (MIA, SF) | $6,000 | 32.7 | 5.5 |
| Fade | Nolan Traore (BKN, PG) | $10,960 | 19.3 | 1.8 |
| Cheapie | Daeqwon Plowden (SAC, SG) | $6,000 | 25 | 4.2 |
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 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 | Cade Cunningham (DET) | $20,750 | 53 | 2.6 |
| Value | Kasparas Jakučionis (MIA) | $6,000 | 22 | 3.7 |
| Fade | Nolan Traore (BKN) | $10,960 | 19.3 | 1.8 |
| Cheapie | Collin Sexton (CHI) | $9,090 | 30.6 | 3.4 |
SG (Shooting Guard)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Anthony Edwards (MIN) | $18,130 | 47.9 | 2.6 |
| Value | Daeqwon Plowden (SAC) | $6,000 | 25 | 4.2 |
| Fade | Aaron Wiggins (OKC) | $10,100 | 19.9 | 2 |
| Cheapie | Collin Sexton (CHI) | $9,090 | 30.6 | 3.4 |
SF (Small Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Deni Avdija (POR) | $16,370 | 46.4 | 2.8 |
| Value | Myron Gardner (MIA) | $6,000 | 32.7 | 5.5 |
| Fade | Aaron Wiggins (OKC) | $10,100 | 19.9 | 2 |
| Cheapie | Simone Fontecchio (MIA) | $6,520 | 26.1 | 4 |
PF (Power Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Paolo Banchero (ORL) | $16,460 | 46.8 | 2.8 |
| Value | Simone Fontecchio (MIA) | $6,520 | 26.1 | 4 |
| Fade | Noah Clowney (BKN) | $14,090 | 26.8 | 1.9 |
| Cheapie | Trendon Watford (PHI) | $6,000 | 19.6 | 3.3 |
C (Center)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Nikola Jokić (DEN) | $25,450 | 65 | 2.6 |
| Value | Guerschon Yabusele (CHI) | $7,950 | 25.9 | 3.3 |
| Fade | Isaiah Hartenstein (OKC) | $12,120 | 23.7 | 2 |
| Cheapie | Dylan Cardwell (SAC) | $9,930 | 31.8 | 3.2 |
Conclusion
When building your NBA Tuesday teams, consider starting with a value player like Myron Gardner. 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 Daeqwon Plowden.
On the other hand, according to our model, Nolan Traore is one of the worst 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 help you maximize points while adhering to the salary cap when you make your NBA DFS line-ups.
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