NBA Late Wednesday Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for March 19, 2025
Last updated: Mar 18, 2025, 7:57AM | Published: Mar 18, 2025, 7:57AM
Draftstars Australia's NBA Late Wednesday DFS contest begins at 1:10pm AEDT on March 19, 2025, and Fantasy Insider has looked at the data for every player on the slate to help you build winning line-ups.
An accurate 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 Wednesday and beyond.
Featured NBA Games
Draftstars' NBA Late Wednesday slate features these match-ups:
- Golden State Warriors vs Milwaukee Bucks
- LA Clippers vs Cleveland Cavaliers
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We've reviewed every player from every team to help you find the best selections on Wednesday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Giannis Antetokounmpo (MIL, PF/C) | $22,270 | 65.6 | 2.9 |
| Value | Gary Payton (GSW, SF/SG) | $8,310 | 25 | 3 |
| Fade | Brandin Podziemski (GSW, PG/SG) | $11,560 | 24.6 | 2.1 |
| Cheapie | Gary Trent (MIL, SG/SF) | $6,950 | 20 | 2.9 |
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 those needing to stay under the salary cap, "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 | Damian Lillard (MIL) | $17,700 | 45.8 | 2.6 |
| Value | Darius Garland (CLE) | $14,200 | 41.2 | 2.9 |
| Fade | Brandin Podziemski (GSW) | $11,560 | 24.6 | 2.1 |
| Cheapie | Kevin Porter (MIL) | $8,150 | 20.2 | 2.5 |
SG (Shooting Guard)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Donovan Mitchell (CLE) | $15,720 | 42.1 | 2.7 |
| Value | Gary Payton (GSW) | $8,310 | 25 | 3 |
| Fade | Brandin Podziemski (GSW) | $11,560 | 24.6 | 2.1 |
| Cheapie | Gary Trent (MIL) | $6,950 | 20 | 2.9 |
SF (Small Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Kawhi Leonard (LAC) | $14,810 | 40.4 | 2.7 |
| Value | Gary Payton (GSW) | $8,310 | 25 | 3 |
| Fade | Jonathan Kuminga (GSW) | $12,410 | 27.5 | 2.2 |
| Cheapie | Gary Trent (MIL) | $6,950 | 20 | 2.9 |
PF (Power Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Giannis Antetokounmpo (MIL) | $22,270 | 65.6 | 2.9 |
| Value | Giannis Antetokounmpo (MIL) | $22,270 | 65.6 | 2.9 |
| Fade | Jonathan Kuminga (GSW) | $12,410 | 27.5 | 2.2 |
| Cheapie | De'Andre Hunter (CLE) | $9,110 | 23.8 | 2.6 |
C (Center)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Giannis Antetokounmpo (MIL) | $22,270 | 65.6 | 2.9 |
| Value | Giannis Antetokounmpo (MIL) | $22,270 | 65.6 | 2.9 |
| Fade | Jarrett Allen (CLE) | $13,330 | 33.5 | 2.5 |
| Cheapie | Kevon Looney (GSW) | $6,640 | 14.2 | 2.1 |
Conclusion
In DFS, creating an optimal line-up requires understanding key concepts and metrics. When building your NBA Late Wednesday teams, consider starting with a value player like Gary Payton. 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, check out our cheapie options, including Gary Trent.
On the other hand, according to our model, Brandin Podziemski is one of the worst value options on the slate, suggesting you might want to limit exposure to him if putting together multiple line-ups.
Ready to go? Draftstars' NBA Late Wednesday slate closes at 1:10pm AEDT on Wednesday. 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 Late Wednesday contest. The unique insights here can give you an edge when you make your NBA DFS line-ups.
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