NBA Tuesday Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for January 7, 2025
Last updated: Jan 6, 2025, 11:58PM | Published: Jan 6, 2025, 7:57AM
Draftstars Australia's NBA Tuesday DFS contest kicks off at 11:10am AEDT on January 7, 2025, and Fantasy Insider has looked at the data for each player on the slate to help you create winning line-ups.
An accurate Draftstars cheat sheet is essential 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 Tuesday and beyond.
Featured NBA Games
Draftstars' NBA Tuesday slate features these games:
- New York Knicks vs Orlando Magic
- Chicago Bulls vs San Antonio Spurs
- Sacramento Kings vs Miami Heat
- Minnesota Timberwolves vs LA Clippers
- Philadelphia 76ers vs Phoenix Suns
- Toronto Raptors vs Milwaukee Bucks
- Brooklyn Nets vs Indiana Pacers
- Memphis Grizzlies vs Dallas Mavericks
- Detroit Pistons vs Portland Trail Blazers
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We have 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 | Giannis Antetokounmpo (MIL, C/PF) | $23,710 | 69.5 | 2.9 |
| Value | Devin Carter (SAC, PG) | $6,000 | 20.9 | 3.5 |
| Fade | Wendell Carter (ORL, C/PF) | $11,690 | 17.8 | 1.5 |
| Cheapie | Tyrese Martin (BKN, SG) | $7,350 | 24.8 | 3.4 |
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 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) | $20,680 | 54.7 | 2.6 |
| Value | Devin Carter (SAC) | $6,000 | 20.9 | 3.5 |
| Fade | Anthony Black (ORL) | $10,760 | 19.6 | 1.8 |
| Cheapie | Tre Jones (SAS) | $6,220 | 18.3 | 2.9 |
SG (Shooting Guard)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Anthony Edwards (MIN) | $17,160 | 46 | 2.7 |
| Value | Tyrese Martin (BKN) | $7,350 | 24.8 | 3.4 |
| Fade | RJ Barrett (TOR) | $17,860 | 36.4 | 2 |
| Cheapie | Gary Trent (MIL) | $6,880 | 21.3 | 3.1 |
SF (Small Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Scottie Barnes (TOR) | $18,140 | 45.4 | 2.5 |
| Value | Gary Trent (MIL) | $6,880 | 21.3 | 3.1 |
| Fade | RJ Barrett (TOR) | $17,860 | 36.4 | 2 |
| Cheapie | Simone Fontecchio (DET) | $6,000 | 17.6 | 2.9 |
PF (Power Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Giannis Antetokounmpo (MIL) | $23,710 | 69.5 | 2.9 |
| Value | Guerschon Yabusele (PHI) | $9,150 | 30.6 | 3.3 |
| Fade | Wendell Carter (ORL) | $11,690 | 17.8 | 1.5 |
| Cheapie | Simone Fontecchio (DET) | $6,000 | 17.6 | 2.9 |
C (Center)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Giannis Antetokounmpo (MIL) | $23,710 | 69.5 | 2.9 |
| Value | Guerschon Yabusele (PHI) | $9,150 | 30.6 | 3.3 |
| Fade | Wendell Carter (ORL) | $11,690 | 17.8 | 1.5 |
| Cheapie | Mason Plumlee (PHX) | $7,230 | 19 | 2.6 |
Conclusion
When building your NBA Tuesday teams, consider starting with a value player like Devin Carter. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Giannis Antetokounmpo 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 Tyrese Martin.
On the other hand, according to our model, Wendell Carter is one of the worst 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 slate. The unique insights here can give you an edge when you make your NBA DFS line-ups.
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