NBA Tuesday Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for January 20, 2026
Last updated: Jan 19, 2026, 9:58AM | Published: Jan 19, 2026, 7:57AM
Draftstars Australia's NBA Tuesday DFS contest kicks off at 11:00am AEDT on January 20, 2026, and Fantasy Insider has crunched the numbers for every player on the slate to help you create winning line-ups.
An accurate Draftstars cheat sheet is crucial 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 January 20 and beyond.
Featured NBA Games
Draftstars' NBA Tuesday slate features the following games:
- Philadelphia 76ers vs Indiana Pacers
- Brooklyn Nets vs Phoenix Suns
- Detroit Pistons vs Boston Celtics
- Golden State Warriors vs Miami Heat
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We've reviewed every player from every team to help you make the best selections on Tuesday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Cade Cunningham (DET, PG) | $19,970 | 52.6 | 2.6 |
| Value | Isaiah Jackson (IND, C) | $6,000 | 21.1 | 3.5 |
| Fade | Collin Gillespie (PHX, SG/PG) | $11,240 | 21.1 | 1.9 |
| Cheapie | Jarace Walker (IND, PF) | $6,000 | 20.2 | 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 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 | Cade Cunningham (DET) | $19,970 | 52.6 | 2.6 |
| Value | Stephen Curry (GSW) | $16,670 | 50.5 | 3 |
| Fade | Collin Gillespie (PHX) | $11,240 | 21.1 | 1.9 |
| Cheapie | Brandin Podziemski (GSW) | $9,190 | 26.5 | 2.9 |
SG (Shooting Guard)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Devin Booker (PHX) | $17,740 | 44.6 | 2.5 |
| Value | Gary Payton (GSW) | $6,000 | 20.1 | 3.4 |
| Fade | Collin Gillespie (PHX) | $11,240 | 21.1 | 1.9 |
| Cheapie | Johnny Furphy (IND) | $6,360 | 19.8 | 3.1 |
SF (Small Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Jaylen Brown (BOS) | $17,930 | 47.8 | 2.7 |
| Value | Gary Payton (GSW) | $6,000 | 20.1 | 3.4 |
| Fade | Jaime Jaquez (MIA) | $11,620 | 22.6 | 1.9 |
| Cheapie | Johnny Furphy (IND) | $6,360 | 19.8 | 3.1 |
PF (Power Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Pascal Siakam (IND) | $16,270 | 44.5 | 2.7 |
| Value | Jarace Walker (IND) | $6,000 | 20.2 | 3.4 |
| Fade | Sam Hauser (BOS) | $10,370 | 22.5 | 2.2 |
| Cheapie | Dominick Barlow (PHI) | $6,300 | 17.1 | 2.7 |
C (Center)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Joel Embiid (PHI) | $18,850 | 47.9 | 2.5 |
| Value | Isaiah Jackson (IND) | $6,000 | 21.1 | 3.5 |
| Fade | Day'Ron Sharpe (BKN) | $10,040 | 20.2 | 2 |
| Cheapie | Luka Garza (BOS) | $6,200 | 20.2 | 3.3 |
Conclusion
When building your NBA Tuesday teams, consider starting with a value player like Isaiah Jackson. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Cade Cunningham is a strong option. If you're looking for budget-friendly choices to free up salary cap for more studs, explore our cheapie options, including Jarace Walker.
On the other hand, according to our model, Collin Gillespie is one of the lowest 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 11:00am 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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