NBA Post Season Wednesday Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for April 23, 2025
Last updated: Apr 22, 2025, 8:57AM | Published: Apr 22, 2025, 8:57AM
Draftstars Australia's NBA Post Season Wednesday DFS contest kicks off at 9:00am AEST on April 23, 2025, and Fantasy Insider has looked at the data for every player on the slate to help you make winning line-ups.
An accurate Draftstars cheat sheet is essential 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 April 23 and beyond.
Featured NBA Games
Draftstars' NBA Post Season Wednesday slate includes the following games:
- Los Angeles Lakers vs Minnesota Timberwolves
- Oklahoma City Thunder vs Memphis Grizzlies
- Indiana Pacers vs Milwaukee Bucks
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We have reviewed every player from every team to help you make the best selections on Wednesday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Giannis Antetokounmpo (MIL, PF/C) | $22,460 | 67.9 | 3 |
| Value | Austin Reaves (LAL, PG/SG) | $13,180 | 44.2 | 3.4 |
| Fade | Jaden McDaniels (MIN, SF) | $12,250 | 28.6 | 2.3 |
| Cheapie | Scotty Pippen (MEM, PG/SG) | $9,860 | 32.3 | 3.3 |
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 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 | Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (OKC) | $20,580 | 64.7 | 3.1 |
| Value | Austin Reaves (LAL) | $13,180 | 44.2 | 3.4 |
| Fade | Andrew Nembhard (IND) | $10,980 | 26.9 | 2.5 |
| Cheapie | Scotty Pippen (MEM) | $9,860 | 32.3 | 3.3 |
SG (Shooting Guard)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Anthony Edwards (MIN) | $18,620 | 52.2 | 2.8 |
| Value | Austin Reaves (LAL) | $13,180 | 44.2 | 3.4 |
| Fade | Andrew Nembhard (IND) | $10,980 | 26.9 | 2.5 |
| Cheapie | Scotty Pippen (MEM) | $9,860 | 32.3 | 3.3 |
SF (Small Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | LeBron James (LAL) | $18,290 | 51.6 | 2.8 |
| Value | Desmond Bane (MEM) | $13,750 | 45.4 | 3.3 |
| Fade | Jaden McDaniels (MIN) | $12,250 | 28.6 | 2.3 |
| Cheapie | Rui Hachimura (LAL) | $9,680 | 27 | 2.8 |
PF (Power Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Giannis Antetokounmpo (MIL) | $22,460 | 67.9 | 3 |
| Value | Jaren Jackson (MEM) | $13,300 | 44.2 | 3.3 |
| Fade | Naz Reid (MIN) | $12,170 | 31 | 2.5 |
| Cheapie | Dorian Finney-Smith (LAL) | $7,280 | 20.7 | 2.8 |
C (Center)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Giannis Antetokounmpo (MIL) | $22,460 | 67.9 | 3 |
| Value | Jaren Jackson (MEM) | $13,300 | 44.2 | 3.3 |
| Fade | Isaiah Hartenstein (OKC) | $12,730 | 31.4 | 2.5 |
| Cheapie | Brook Lopez (MIL) | $9,220 | 24.6 | 2.7 |
Conclusion
When building your NBA Post Season Wednesday teams, consider starting with a value player like Austin Reaves. 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 Scotty Pippen.
On the other hand, according to our model, Jaden McDaniels 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 Post Season Wednesday slate closes at 9:00am AEST 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 Post Season Wednesday 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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