NBA Tuesday Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for March 10, 2026
Last updated: Mar 9, 2026, 11:02PM | Published: Mar 9, 2026, 7:57AM
Draftstars Australia's NBA Tuesday DFS contest begins at 10:10am AEDT on March 10, 2026, and Fantasy Insider has crunched the numbers for each player on the slate to help you build winning line-ups.
A handy Draftstars cheat sheet is crucial for NBA fantasy players. This DFS preview is designed to help you build 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 the following games:
- LA Clippers vs New York Knicks
- Brooklyn Nets vs Memphis Grizzlies
- Cleveland Cavaliers vs Philadelphia 76ers
- Oklahoma City Thunder vs Denver Nuggets
- Utah Jazz vs Golden State Warriors
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We have reviewed every player from every team to help you find the best choices on Tuesday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Nikola Jokić (DEN, C) | $24,270 | 65.8 | 2.7 |
| Value | John Konchar (UTA, SF/SG) | $6,000 | 23.6 | 3.9 |
| Fade | Cameron Payne (PHI, PG) | $11,780 | 23.2 | 2 |
| Cheapie | Dominick Barlow (PHI, PF) | $6,000 | 20.5 | 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 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 | Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (OKC) | $20,440 | 53.3 | 2.6 |
| Value | Javon Small (MEM) | $11,500 | 34.4 | 3 |
| Fade | Cameron Payne (PHI) | $11,780 | 23.2 | 2 |
| Cheapie | Cason Wallace (OKC) | $8,180 | 23.2 | 2.8 |
SG (Shooting Guard)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Donovan Mitchell (CLE) | $17,080 | 48.7 | 2.9 |
| Value | John Konchar (UTA) | $6,000 | 23.6 | 3.9 |
| Fade | Quentin Grimes (PHI) | $13,760 | 31.5 | 2.3 |
| Cheapie | Gary Payton (GSW) | $7,910 | 25.4 | 3.2 |
SF (Small Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Kawhi Leonard (LAC) | $18,250 | 51.4 | 2.8 |
| Value | John Konchar (UTA) | $6,000 | 23.6 | 3.9 |
| Fade | GG Jackson (MEM) | $13,830 | 32.1 | 2.3 |
| Cheapie | Jaylon Tyson (CLE) | $7,980 | 26.5 | 3.3 |
PF (Power Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Kawhi Leonard (LAC) | $18,250 | 51.4 | 2.8 |
| Value | Dominick Barlow (PHI) | $6,000 | 20.5 | 3.4 |
| Fade | Danny Wolf (BKN) | $10,990 | 23.6 | 2.1 |
| Cheapie | Kenrich Williams (OKC) | $6,000 | 18.6 | 3.1 |
C (Center)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Nikola Jokić (DEN) | $24,270 | 65.8 | 2.7 |
| Value | Andre Drummond (PHI) | $6,000 | 19.5 | 3.2 |
| Fade | Olivier-Maxence Prosper (MEM) | $12,120 | 27.9 | 2.3 |
| Cheapie | Quinten Post (GSW) | $6,980 | 20.3 | 2.9 |
Conclusion
When building your NBA Tuesday teams, consider starting with a value player like John Konchar. 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, explore our cheapie options, including Dominick Barlow.
On the other hand, according to our model, Cameron Payne 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 10:10am 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 help you maximize points while adhering to the salary cap when you make your NBA DFS line-ups.
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