NBA Tuesday Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for March 24, 2026
Last updated: Mar 23, 2026, 12:57PM | Published: Mar 23, 2026, 7:57AM
Draftstars Australia's NBA Tuesday DFS contest kicks off at 10:00am AEDT on March 24, 2026, and Fantasy Insider has looked at the data for each player on the slate to help you make winning line-ups.
A handy 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 improve your season-long fantasy line-ups on Tuesday and beyond.
Featured NBA Games
Draftstars' NBA Tuesday slate includes the following games:
- Detroit Pistons vs Los Angeles Lakers
- Dallas Mavericks vs Golden State Warriors
- LA Clippers vs Milwaukee Bucks
- Philadelphia 76ers vs Oklahoma City Thunder
- Portland Trail Blazers vs Brooklyn Nets
- Atlanta Hawks vs Memphis Grizzlies
- Chicago Bulls vs Houston Rockets
- Miami Heat vs San Antonio Spurs
- Utah Jazz vs Toronto Raptors
- Orlando Magic vs Indiana Pacers
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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 | Jalen Johnson (ATL, PF) | $19,110 | 62.1 | 3.3 |
| Value | Pat Spencer (GSW, PG) | $6,000 | 22.8 | 3.8 |
| Fade | Nic Claxton (BKN, C) | $11,290 | 22.5 | 2 |
| Cheapie | Tari Eason (HOU, PF/SF) | $8,250 | 30.6 | 3.7 |
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'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) | $25,080 | 61.1 | 2.4 |
| Value | Pat Spencer (GSW) | $6,000 | 22.8 | 3.8 |
| Fade | Tyler Herro (MIA) | $15,790 | 34.5 | 2.2 |
| Cheapie | Cason Wallace (OKC) | $6,160 | 22.4 | 3.6 |
SG (Shooting Guard)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Kevin Durant (HOU) | $15,800 | 47.9 | 3 |
| Value | Cason Wallace (OKC) | $6,160 | 22.4 | 3.6 |
| Fade | Ace Bailey (UTA) | $13,190 | 28.6 | 2.2 |
| Cheapie | Will Richard (GSW) | $6,000 | 21.7 | 3.6 |
SF (Small Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Kawhi Leonard (LAC) | $18,140 | 53.7 | 3 |
| Value | Tari Eason (HOU) | $8,250 | 30.6 | 3.7 |
| Fade | Ace Bailey (UTA) | $13,190 | 28.6 | 2.2 |
| Cheapie | Ronald Holland (DET) | $6,000 | 21 | 3.5 |
PF (Power Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Jalen Johnson (ATL) | $19,110 | 62.1 | 3.3 |
| Value | Tari Eason (HOU) | $8,250 | 30.6 | 3.7 |
| Fade | Pascal Siakam (IND) | $14,110 | 31.1 | 2.2 |
| Cheapie | Ronald Holland (DET) | $6,000 | 21 | 3.5 |
C (Center)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Victor Wembanyama (SAS) | $20,810 | 61.6 | 3 |
| Value | Olivier-Maxence Prosper (MEM) | $8,760 | 28.6 | 3.3 |
| Fade | Nic Claxton (BKN) | $11,290 | 22.5 | 2 |
| Cheapie | Adem Bona (PHI) | $7,030 | 22.6 | 3.2 |
Conclusion
When building your NBA Tuesday teams, consider starting with a value player like Pat Spencer. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Jalen Johnson is a strong option. If you're seeking budget-friendly choices to free up salary cap for more studs, take a look at our cheapie options, including Tari Eason.
On the other hand, according to our model, Nic Claxton is one of the lowest value options on the slate, suggesting you might want to limit exposure to him if building 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 contest. 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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