NBA Tuesday Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for February 4, 2025
Last updated: Feb 3, 2025, 11:58PM | Published: Feb 3, 2025, 6:58PM
Draftstars Australia's NBA Tuesday DFS contest kicks off at 11:10am AEDT on February 4, 2025, and Fantasy Insider has crunched the numbers for each player on the slate to help you make 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 February 4 and beyond.
Featured NBA Games
Draftstars' NBA Tuesday slate features these match-ups:
- Golden State Warriors vs Orlando Magic
- New York Knicks vs Houston Rockets
- Denver Nuggets vs New Orleans Pelicans
- Utah Jazz vs Indiana Pacers
- Portland Trail Blazers vs Phoenix Suns
- Charlotte Hornets vs Washington Wizards
- Memphis Grizzlies vs San Antonio Spurs
- Detroit Pistons vs Atlanta Hawks
- Minnesota Timberwolves vs Sacramento Kings
- Oklahoma City Thunder vs Milwaukee Bucks
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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) | $25,970 | 74.7 | 2.9 |
| Value | Ryan Rollins (MIL, PG) | $6,000 | 26.3 | 4.4 |
| Fade | Deni Avdija (POR, PF/SF) | $13,790 | 28.2 | 2 |
| Cheapie | Aaron Wiggins (OKC, SF/SG) | $9,030 | 30.3 | 3.4 |
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 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) | $21,820 | 59.4 | 2.7 |
| Value | Ryan Rollins (MIL) | $6,000 | 26.3 | 4.4 |
| Fade | Stephon Castle (SAS) | $11,990 | 25.7 | 2.1 |
| Cheapie | Anthony Black (ORL) | $7,600 | 23.9 | 3.1 |
SG (Shooting Guard)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Devin Booker (PHX) | $18,110 | 48.8 | 2.7 |
| Value | Aaron Wiggins (OKC) | $9,030 | 30.3 | 3.4 |
| Fade | Mikal Bridges (NYK) | $12,830 | 26.8 | 2.1 |
| Cheapie | AJ Green (MIL) | $6,000 | 19 | 3.2 |
SF (Small Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Amen Thompson (HOU) | $16,640 | 44.7 | 2.7 |
| Value | Aaron Wiggins (OKC) | $9,030 | 30.3 | 3.4 |
| Fade | Deni Avdija (POR) | $13,790 | 28.2 | 2 |
| Cheapie | Javonte Green (NOP) | $6,220 | 19.6 | 3.2 |
PF (Power Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Jaren Jackson (MEM) | $15,640 | 47.3 | 3 |
| Value | Kenrich Williams (OKC) | $6,000 | 18.2 | 3 |
| Fade | Deni Avdija (POR) | $13,790 | 28.2 | 2 |
| Cheapie | Royce O'Neale (PHX) | $7,120 | 21.1 | 3 |
C (Center)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Nikola Jokić (DEN) | $25,970 | 74.7 | 2.9 |
| Value | Jonas Valančiūnas (WAS) | $13,050 | 42.9 | 3.3 |
| Fade | Goga Bitadze (ORL) | $10,540 | 21.8 | 2.1 |
| Cheapie | Precious Achiuwa (NYK) | $8,630 | 27.7 | 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 looking for budget-friendly choices to free up salary cap for more studs, take a look at our cheapie options, including Aaron Wiggins.
On the other hand, according to our model, Deni Avdija 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 balance star power, value and budget management when you make your NBA DFS line-ups.
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