NBA Tuesday Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for March 10, 2026
Last updated: Mar 9, 2026, 10:58AM | Published: Mar 9, 2026, 7:57AM
Draftstars Australia's NBA Tuesday DFS contest starts at 10:00am AEDT on March 10, 2026, and Fantasy Insider has looked at the data for every player on the slate to help you create winning line-ups.
A reliable 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 enhance your season-long fantasy line-ups on March 10 and beyond.
Featured NBA Games
Draftstars' NBA Tuesday slate consists of the following games:
- LA Clippers vs New York Knicks
- Cleveland Cavaliers vs Philadelphia 76ers
- Utah Jazz vs Golden State Warriors
- Oklahoma City Thunder vs Denver Nuggets
- Brooklyn Nets vs Memphis Grizzlies
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We've reviewed every player from every team to help you find the best selections on Tuesday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Nikola Jokić (DEN, C) | $24,270 | 65.8 | 2.7 |
| Value | Gary Payton (GSW, SF/SG) | $7,910 | 26.6 | 3.4 |
| Fade | Cameron Payne (PHI, PG) | $11,780 | 22.5 | 1.9 |
| Cheapie | Dominick Barlow (PHI, PF) | $6,000 | 19.7 | 3.3 |
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 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 | 22.5 | 1.9 |
| Cheapie | Jose Alvarado (NYK) | $6,000 | 16.4 | 2.7 |
SG (Shooting Guard)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Donovan Mitchell (CLE) | $17,080 | 48.5 | 2.8 |
| Value | Gary Payton (GSW) | $7,910 | 26.6 | 3.4 |
| Fade | Quentin Grimes (PHI) | $13,760 | 27.7 | 2 |
| Cheapie | John Konchar (UTA) | $6,000 | 18.7 | 3.1 |
SF (Small Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Kawhi Leonard (LAC) | $18,250 | 51.2 | 2.8 |
| Value | Gary Payton (GSW) | $7,910 | 26.6 | 3.4 |
| Fade | Kelly Oubre (PHI) | $12,950 | 28.2 | 2.2 |
| Cheapie | John Konchar (UTA) | $6,000 | 18.7 | 3.1 |
PF (Power Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Kawhi Leonard (LAC) | $18,250 | 51.2 | 2.8 |
| Value | Dominick Barlow (PHI) | $6,000 | 19.7 | 3.3 |
| Fade | Kelly Oubre (PHI) | $12,950 | 28.2 | 2.2 |
| Cheapie | Derrick Jones (LAC) | $8,110 | 25.1 | 3.1 |
C (Center)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Nikola Jokić (DEN) | $24,270 | 65.8 | 2.7 |
| Value | Chet Holmgren (OKC) | $13,760 | 40.9 | 3 |
| Fade | Jaylin Williams (OKC) | $12,220 | 27.9 | 2.3 |
| Cheapie | Quinten Post (GSW) | $6,980 | 19.3 | 2.8 |
Conclusion
When building your NBA Tuesday teams, consider starting with a value player like Gary Payton. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Nikola Jokić is a strong option. If you're seeking 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 10:00am 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 help you maximize points while adhering to the salary cap when you make your NBA DFS line-ups.
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