NBA Tuesday Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for January 13, 2026
Last updated: Jan 12, 2026, 11:57PM | Published: Jan 12, 2026, 7:57AM
Draftstars Australia's NBA Tuesday DFS contest kicks off at 11:10am AEDT on January 13, 2026, and Fantasy Insider has crunched the numbers for every player on the slate to help you make winning line-ups.
A handy 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 improve your season-long fantasy line-ups on Tuesday and beyond.
Featured NBA Games
Draftstars' NBA Tuesday slate consists of these games:
- Sacramento Kings vs Los Angeles Lakers
- Dallas Mavericks vs Brooklyn Nets
- Indiana Pacers vs Boston Celtics
- LA Clippers vs Charlotte Hornets
- Cleveland Cavaliers vs Utah Jazz
- Toronto Raptors vs Philadelphia 76ers
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With the latest NBA fantasy insights and DFS strategies from Fantasy Insider, you're set to win in more NBA fantasy contests.
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 | Luka Dončić (LAL, PG) | $23,790 | 61 | 2.6 |
| Value | Precious Achiuwa (SAC, PF/C) | $6,730 | 27.3 | 4.1 |
| Fade | Kelly Oubre (PHI, SG/SF) | $10,020 | 18 | 1.8 |
| Cheapie | Craig Porter (CLE, PG) | $6,000 | 23.5 | 3.9 |
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 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 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 | Luka Dončić (LAL) | $23,790 | 61 | 2.6 |
| Value | Craig Porter (CLE) | $6,000 | 23.5 | 3.9 |
| Fade | Andrew Nembhard (IND) | $13,800 | 29.3 | 2.1 |
| Cheapie | Tyrese Martin (BKN) | $6,000 | 19.5 | 3.2 |
SG (Shooting Guard)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Donovan Mitchell (CLE) | $17,930 | 56.6 | 3.2 |
| Value | Tyrese Martin (BKN) | $6,000 | 19.5 | 3.2 |
| Fade | Kelly Oubre (PHI) | $10,020 | 18 | 1.8 |
| Cheapie | Max Christie (DAL) | $8,430 | 26.3 | 3.1 |
SF (Small Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Kawhi Leonard (LAC) | $17,840 | 48.9 | 2.7 |
| Value | Jaylon Tyson (CLE) | $8,880 | 27.9 | 3.1 |
| Fade | Kelly Oubre (PHI) | $10,020 | 18 | 1.8 |
| Cheapie | Kris Dunn (LAC) | $8,430 | 24.5 | 2.9 |
PF (Power Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Kawhi Leonard (LAC) | $17,840 | 48.9 | 2.7 |
| Value | Precious Achiuwa (SAC) | $6,730 | 27.3 | 4.1 |
| Fade | Michael Porter (BKN) | $17,970 | 37.9 | 2.1 |
| Cheapie | Jarred Vanderbilt (LAL) | $6,000 | 18.4 | 3.1 |
C (Center)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Scottie Barnes (TOR) | $17,860 | 47.1 | 2.6 |
| Value | Precious Achiuwa (SAC) | $6,730 | 27.3 | 4.1 |
| Fade | Neemias Queta (BOS) | $11,620 | 24.9 | 2.1 |
| Cheapie | Jarred Vanderbilt (LAL) | $6,000 | 18.4 | 3.1 |
Conclusion
When building your NBA Tuesday teams, consider starting with a value player like Precious Achiuwa. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Luka Dončić is a strong option. If you're seeking budget-friendly choices to free up salary cap for more studs, explore our cheapie options, including Craig Porter.
On the other hand, according to our model, Kelly Oubre is one of the lowest value options on the slate, suggesting you might want to limit exposure to him if building out 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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