NBA Tuesday Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for January 27, 2026
Last updated: Jan 27, 2026, 12:05AM | Published: Jan 26, 2026, 7:57AM
Draftstars Australia's NBA Tuesday DFS contest commences at 11:10am AEDT on January 27, 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 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 January 27 and beyond.
Featured NBA Games
Draftstars' NBA Tuesday slate consists of the following games:
- Boston Celtics vs Portland Trail Blazers
- Minnesota Timberwolves vs Golden State Warriors
- Houston Rockets vs Memphis Grizzlies
- Cleveland Cavaliers vs Orlando Magic
- Chicago Bulls vs Los Angeles Lakers
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We have 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) | $23,990 | 63.6 | 2.6 |
| Value | Will Richard (GSW, SG) | $6,000 | 21.5 | 3.6 |
| Fade | Jrue Holiday (POR, PG) | $11,030 | 21.6 | 2 |
| Cheapie | Gui Santos (GSW, PF) | $6,000 | 21.2 | 3.5 |
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 | Luka Dončić (LAL) | $23,990 | 63.6 | 2.6 |
| Value | Craig Porter (CLE) | $6,000 | 19.6 | 3.3 |
| Fade | Jrue Holiday (POR) | $11,030 | 21.6 | 2 |
| Cheapie | Lonzo Ball (CLE) | $6,000 | 18.5 | 3.1 |
SG (Shooting Guard)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Kevin Durant (HOU) | $17,530 | 51 | 2.9 |
| Value | Will Richard (GSW) | $6,000 | 21.5 | 3.6 |
| Fade | Shaedon Sharpe (POR) | $14,740 | 35.2 | 2.4 |
| Cheapie | Gary Payton (GSW) | $6,000 | 19.9 | 3.3 |
SF (Small Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Jaylen Brown (BOS) | $19,950 | 56.8 | 2.8 |
| Value | Gary Payton (GSW) | $6,000 | 19.9 | 3.3 |
| Fade | Shaedon Sharpe (POR) | $14,740 | 35.2 | 2.4 |
| Cheapie | Noah Penda (ORL) | $6,000 | 18.8 | 3.1 |
PF (Power Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Paolo Banchero (ORL) | $17,510 | 51 | 2.9 |
| Value | Gui Santos (GSW) | $6,000 | 21.2 | 3.5 |
| Fade | Jaren Jackson (MEM) | $15,210 | 30.9 | 2 |
| Cheapie | Nae'Qwan Tomlin (CLE) | $6,000 | 19.6 | 3.3 |
C (Center)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Alperen Sengun (HOU) | $17,700 | 44.3 | 2.5 |
| Value | Neemias Queta (BOS) | $9,690 | 31.3 | 3.2 |
| Fade | Jaren Jackson (MEM) | $15,210 | 30.9 | 2 |
| Cheapie | Quinten Post (GSW) | $8,220 | 23.6 | 2.9 |
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 Will Richard. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Luka Dončić 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 Gui Santos.
On the other hand, according to our model, Jrue Holiday is one of the lowest value options on the slate, suggesting you might want to limit exposure to him if entering 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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