NBA Tuesday Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for October 28, 2025
Last updated: Oct 27, 2025, 1:57PM | Published: Oct 27, 2025, 7:58AM
Draftstars Australia's NBA Tuesday DFS contest begins at 10:00am AEDT on October 28, 2025, and Fantasy Insider has looked at the data for every 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 improve your season-long fantasy line-ups on Tuesday and beyond.
Featured NBA Games
Draftstars' NBA Tuesday slate consists of the following match-ups:
- Utah Jazz vs Phoenix Suns
- Philadelphia 76ers vs Orlando Magic
- Detroit Pistons vs Cleveland Cavaliers
- Minnesota Timberwolves vs Denver Nuggets
- New Orleans Pelicans vs Boston Celtics
- Los Angeles Lakers vs Portland Trail Blazers
- Golden State Warriors vs Memphis Grizzlies
- Dallas Mavericks vs Oklahoma City Thunder
- Houston Rockets vs Brooklyn Nets
- San Antonio Spurs vs Toronto Raptors
- Chicago Bulls vs Atlanta Hawks
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We've 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 | Victor Wembanyama (SAS, C) | $20,650 | 64.5 | 3.1 |
| Value | Cedric Coward (MEM, SG) | $7,730 | 31 | 4 |
| Fade | Andre Drummond (PHI, C) | $10,420 | 17.3 | 1.7 |
| Cheapie | Harrison Barnes (SAS, PF) | $7,130 | 24.9 | 3.5 |
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 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) | $20,570 | 54.6 | 2.7 |
| Value | Dylan Harper (SAS) | $8,950 | 30.9 | 3.5 |
| Fade | Ja Morant (MEM) | $15,970 | 37.3 | 2.3 |
| Cheapie | Anthony Black (ORL) | $7,660 | 22.8 | 3 |
SG (Shooting Guard)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Devin Booker (PHX) | $17,310 | 50.5 | 2.9 |
| Value | Cedric Coward (MEM) | $7,730 | 31 | 4 |
| Fade | Donte DiVincenzo (MIN) | $11,600 | 27.6 | 2.4 |
| Cheapie | Dylan Harper (SAS) | $8,950 | 30.9 | 3.5 |
SF (Small Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Josh Giddey (CHI) | $16,100 | 47 | 2.9 |
| Value | Cameron Johnson (DEN) | $10,310 | 33 | 3.2 |
| Fade | Rui Hachimura (LAL) | $11,820 | 25.6 | 2.2 |
| Cheapie | Jake LaRavia (LAL) | $7,980 | 24.6 | 3.1 |
PF (Power Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Anthony Davis (DAL) | $19,450 | 52.6 | 2.7 |
| Value | Harrison Barnes (SAS) | $7,130 | 24.9 | 3.5 |
| Fade | Rui Hachimura (LAL) | $11,820 | 25.6 | 2.2 |
| Cheapie | Jake LaRavia (LAL) | $7,980 | 24.6 | 3.1 |
C (Center)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Victor Wembanyama (SAS) | $20,650 | 64.5 | 3.1 |
| Value | Daniel Gafford (DAL) | $6,280 | 20.3 | 3.2 |
| Fade | Andre Drummond (PHI) | $10,420 | 17.3 | 1.7 |
| Cheapie | Jarred Vanderbilt (LAL) | $7,250 | 22 | 3 |
Conclusion
When building your NBA Tuesday teams, consider starting with a value player like Cedric Coward. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Victor Wembanyama is a strong option. If you're looking for budget-friendly choices to free up salary cap for more studs, explore our cheapie options, including Harrison Barnes.
On the other hand, according to our model, Andre Drummond is one of the lowest 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 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 give you an edge when you make your NBA DFS line-ups.
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