NBA Tuesday Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for March 3, 2026
Last updated: Mar 2, 2026, 9:57AM | Published: Mar 2, 2026, 7:57AM
Draftstars Australia's NBA Tuesday DFS contest starts at 11:00am AEDT on March 3, 2026, and Fantasy Insider has looked at the data for every player on the slate to help you create winning line-ups.
A handy Draftstars cheat sheet is a must 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 includes the following match-ups:
- Utah Jazz vs Denver Nuggets
- Washington Wizards vs Houston Rockets
- Milwaukee Bucks vs Boston Celtics
- Golden State Warriors vs LA Clippers
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We have 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) | $25,620 | 72.6 | 2.8 |
| Value | Julian Strawther (DEN, SG) | $7,250 | 25.3 | 3.5 |
| Fade | Kyle Filipowski (UTA, C/PF) | $13,860 | 31.1 | 2.2 |
| Cheapie | Baylor Scheierman (BOS, SF/SG) | $6,300 | 21.4 | 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 budget-conscious strategies, "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 | Jamal Murray (DEN) | $16,780 | 52.9 | 3.2 |
| Value | Pat Spencer (GSW) | $7,660 | 25 | 3.3 |
| Fade | Keyonte George (UTA) | $12,920 | 29.7 | 2.3 |
| Cheapie | Bruce Brown (DEN) | $8,220 | 24.4 | 3 |
SG (Shooting Guard)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Kevin Durant (HOU) | $18,000 | 54.3 | 3 |
| Value | Julian Strawther (DEN) | $7,250 | 25.3 | 3.5 |
| Fade | Kevin Porter (MIL) | $15,230 | 35.6 | 2.3 |
| Cheapie | Baylor Scheierman (BOS) | $6,300 | 21.4 | 3.4 |
SF (Small Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Kevin Durant (HOU) | $18,000 | 54.3 | 3 |
| Value | Baylor Scheierman (BOS) | $6,300 | 21.4 | 3.4 |
| Fade | Bennedict Mathurin (LAC) | $11,840 | 28.8 | 2.4 |
| Cheapie | Gary Payton (GSW) | $6,190 | 19.6 | 3.2 |
PF (Power Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Alperen Sengun (HOU) | $17,020 | 50.3 | 3 |
| Value | Tari Eason (HOU) | $12,890 | 40.5 | 3.1 |
| Fade | Kyle Filipowski (UTA) | $13,860 | 31.1 | 2.2 |
| Cheapie | Sam Hauser (BOS) | $7,650 | 22.4 | 2.9 |
C (Center)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Nikola Jokić (DEN) | $25,620 | 72.6 | 2.8 |
| Value | Alperen Sengun (HOU) | $17,020 | 50.3 | 3 |
| Fade | Kyle Filipowski (UTA) | $13,860 | 31.1 | 2.2 |
| Cheapie | Nikola Vučević (BOS) | $9,960 | 28.9 | 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 Julian Strawther. 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, take a look at our cheapie options, including Baylor Scheierman.
On the other hand, according to our model, Kyle Filipowski is one of the lowest 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 11:00am 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 give you an edge when you make your NBA DFS line-ups.
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