NBA Tuesday Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for November 18, 2025
Last updated: Nov 17, 2025, 11:58PM | Published: Nov 17, 2025, 7:57AM
Draftstars Australia's NBA Tuesday DFS contest begins at 11:10am AEDT on November 18, 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 crucial 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 the following match-ups:
- Philadelphia 76ers vs LA Clippers
- Minnesota Timberwolves vs Dallas Mavericks
- Miami Heat vs New York Knicks
- Denver Nuggets vs Chicago Bulls
- Cleveland Cavaliers vs Milwaukee Bucks
- Detroit Pistons vs Indiana Pacers
- Toronto Raptors vs Charlotte Hornets
- New Orleans Pelicans vs Oklahoma City Thunder
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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 | Giannis Antetokounmpo (MIL, C/PF) | $23,310 | 70.3 | 3 |
| Value | John Collins (LAC, C/PF) | $9,620 | 37.7 | 3.9 |
| Fade | Paul Reed (DET, C) | $11,400 | 17.7 | 1.6 |
| Cheapie | Kobe Sanders (LAC, SG) | $6,000 | 21.3 | 3.6 |
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 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 | Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (OKC) | $20,470 | 56.3 | 2.7 |
| Value | Daniss Jenkins (DET) | $12,040 | 36.4 | 3 |
| Fade | Tyrese Maxey (PHI) | $21,100 | 42.8 | 2 |
| Cheapie | T.J. McConnell (IND) | $7,010 | 18.9 | 2.7 |
SG (Shooting Guard)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Donovan Mitchell (CLE) | $20,690 | 50.7 | 2.5 |
| Value | Kobe Sanders (LAC) | $6,000 | 21.3 | 3.6 |
| Fade | Bennedict Mathurin (IND) | $16,820 | 27 | 1.6 |
| Cheapie | Klay Thompson (DAL) | $6,790 | 20.2 | 3 |
SF (Small Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Josh Giddey (CHI) | $20,920 | 47.5 | 2.3 |
| Value | Cameron Johnson (DEN) | $8,270 | 28.2 | 3.4 |
| Fade | Bennedict Mathurin (IND) | $16,820 | 27 | 1.6 |
| Cheapie | Bogdan Bogdanović (LAC) | $8,800 | 26.1 | 3 |
PF (Power Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Giannis Antetokounmpo (MIL) | $23,310 | 70.3 | 3 |
| Value | John Collins (LAC) | $9,620 | 37.7 | 3.9 |
| Fade | Dominick Barlow (PHI) | $12,310 | 22.3 | 1.8 |
| Cheapie | Cameron Johnson (DEN) | $8,270 | 28.2 | 3.4 |
C (Center)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Giannis Antetokounmpo (MIL) | $23,310 | 70.3 | 3 |
| Value | John Collins (LAC) | $9,620 | 37.7 | 3.9 |
| Fade | Paul Reed (DET) | $11,400 | 17.7 | 1.6 |
| Cheapie | Moussa Cisse (DAL) | $6,350 | 21.1 | 3.3 |
Conclusion
When building your NBA Tuesday teams, consider starting with a value player like John Collins. 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 Kobe Sanders.
On the other hand, according to our model, Paul Reed is one of the worst value options on the slate, suggesting you might want to limit exposure to him if entering 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 help you maximize points while adhering to the salary cap when you make your NBA DFS line-ups.
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