NBA Tuesday Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for November 3, 2026
Last updated: Nov 2, 2026, 8:57AM | Published: Nov 2, 2026, 7:57AM
Draftstars Australia's NBA Tuesday DFS contest kicks off at 11:00am AEDT on November 3, 2026, and Fantasy Insider has looked at the data 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 put together your fantasy teams for Draftstars' NBA contests and enhance your season-long fantasy line-ups on November 3 and beyond.
Featured NBA Games
Draftstars' NBA Tuesday slate consists of these match-ups:
- Golden State Warriors vs Phoenix Suns
- Dallas Mavericks vs Sacramento Kings
- Los Angeles Lakers vs Miami Heat
- Memphis Grizzlies vs New Orleans Pelicans
- Charlotte Hornets vs Detroit Pistons
- Indiana Pacers vs Atlanta Hawks
- New York Knicks vs Brooklyn Nets
- LA Clippers vs Toronto Raptors
- San Antonio Spurs vs Utah Jazz
- Denver Nuggets vs Portland Trail Blazers
- Philadelphia 76ers vs Chicago Bulls
- Minnesota Timberwolves vs Milwaukee Bucks
- Houston Rockets vs Boston Celtics
- Orlando Magic vs Washington Wizards
- Cleveland Cavaliers vs Oklahoma City Thunder
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We have reviewed every player from every team to help you make the best choices on Tuesday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Nikola Jokić (DEN, C) | $21,920 | 68.2 | 3.1 |
| Value | Jrue Holiday (POR, PG/SG) | $9,940 | 37.8 | 3.8 |
| Fade | Rui Hachimura (LAC, SF/PF) | $13,060 | 22.5 | 1.7 |
| Cheapie | Bilal Coulibaly (WAS, SG/SF) | $8,810 | 30.3 | 3.4 |
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 | Luka Dončić (LAL) | $22,410 | 60.7 | 2.7 |
| Value | Jrue Holiday (POR) | $9,940 | 37.8 | 3.8 |
| Fade | Fred VanVleet (HOU) | $11,770 | 24.9 | 2.1 |
| Cheapie | Scoot Henderson (POR) | $8,880 | 28.1 | 3.2 |
SG (Shooting Guard)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Darius Acuff (SAC) | $16,060 | 43.3 | 2.7 |
| Value | Jrue Holiday (POR) | $9,940 | 37.8 | 3.8 |
| Fade | Darryn Peterson (UTA) | $11,070 | 24.4 | 2.2 |
| Cheapie | Bilal Coulibaly (WAS) | $8,810 | 30.3 | 3.4 |
SF (Small Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Jaylen Brown (PHI) | $15,690 | 52.3 | 3.3 |
| Value | Bilal Coulibaly (WAS) | $8,810 | 30.3 | 3.4 |
| Fade | Rui Hachimura (LAC) | $13,060 | 22.5 | 1.7 |
| Cheapie | Matisse Thybulle (LAL) | $7,640 | 25.2 | 3.3 |
PF (Power Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Jayson Tatum (BOS) | $18,810 | 51.9 | 2.8 |
| Value | Kel'el Ware (MIL) | $10,400 | 34.7 | 3.3 |
| Fade | Rui Hachimura (LAC) | $13,060 | 22.5 | 1.7 |
| Cheapie | Matisse Thybulle (LAL) | $7,640 | 25.2 | 3.3 |
C (Center)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Nikola Jokić (DEN) | $21,920 | 68.2 | 3.1 |
| Value | Donovan Clingan (POR) | $10,040 | 37.9 | 3.8 |
| Fade | Alperen Şengün (HOU) | $18,450 | 38.1 | 2.1 |
| Cheapie | Graham Ike (GSW) | $6,510 | 20.4 | 3.1 |
Conclusion
When building your NBA Tuesday teams, consider starting with a value player like Jrue Holiday. 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, check out our cheapie options, including Bilal Coulibaly.
On the other hand, according to our model, Rui Hachimura 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 11:00am 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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