NBA Wednesday Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for April 17, 2024
Last updated: Apr 16, 2024, 11:00PM | Published: Apr 16, 2024, 8:57AM
Draftstars Australia's NBA Wednesday DFS contest starts at 9:30am AEST on April 17, 2024, and Fantasy Insider has crunched the numbers for every player on the slate to help you build winning line-ups.
An accurate Draftstars cheat sheet is essential for NBA fantasy players. This DFS preview aims to guide you in assembling your fantasy teams for Draftstars' NBA contests or enhancing your season-long fantasy line-ups on April 17 and beyond.
Featured NBA Games
Draftstars' NBA Wednesday slate consists of these match-ups:
- New Orleans Pelicans vs Los Angeles Lakers
- Sacramento Kings vs Golden State Warriors
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We have reviewed every player from every team to help you make the best choices on Wednesday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Domantas Sabonis (SAC, C) | $19,470 | 65.8 | 3.4 |
| Value | Domantas Sabonis (SAC, C) | $19,470 | 65.8 | 3.4 |
| Fade | Trey Murphy (NOP, SG/SF) | $11,580 | 28.4 | 2.5 |
| Cheapie | Larry Nance (NOP, C) | $7,400 | 24.5 | 3.3 |
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 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 | De'Aaron Fox (SAC) | $18,190 | 50.7 | 2.8 |
| Value | CJ McCollum (NOP) | $13,920 | 39.8 | 2.9 |
| Fade | Brandon Ingram (NOP) | $13,710 | 35.1 | 2.6 |
| Cheapie | Dyson Daniels (NOP) | $6,000 | 15.8 | 2.6 |
SG (Shooting Guard)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Klay Thompson (GSW) | $11,180 | 32.6 | 2.9 |
| Value | Klay Thompson (GSW) | $11,180 | 32.6 | 2.9 |
| Fade | Trey Murphy (NOP) | $11,580 | 28.4 | 2.5 |
| Cheapie | Dyson Daniels (NOP) | $6,000 | 15.8 | 2.6 |
SF (Small Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | LeBron James (LAL) | $19,770 | 54 | 2.7 |
| Value | Rui Hachimura (LAL) | $9,060 | 29.1 | 3.2 |
| Fade | Trey Murphy (NOP) | $11,580 | 28.4 | 2.5 |
| Cheapie | Andrew Wiggins (GSW) | $9,280 | 28.3 | 3 |
PF (Power Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | LeBron James (LAL) | $19,770 | 54 | 2.7 |
| Value | Zion Williamson (NOP) | $16,040 | 54 | 3.4 |
| Fade | Keegan Murray (SAC) | $12,350 | 32.5 | 2.6 |
| Cheapie | Rui Hachimura (LAL) | $9,060 | 29.1 | 3.2 |
C (Center)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Domantas Sabonis (SAC) | $19,470 | 65.8 | 3.4 |
| Value | Domantas Sabonis (SAC) | $19,470 | 65.8 | 3.4 |
| Fade | Anthony Davis (LAL) | $21,440 | 64.4 | 3 |
| Cheapie | Larry Nance (NOP) | $7,400 | 24.5 | 3.3 |
Conclusion
When building your NBA Wednesday teams, consider starting with a value player like Domantas Sabonis. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Domantas Sabonis is a strong option. If you're seeking budget-friendly choices to free up salary cap for more studs, check out our cheapie options, including Larry Nance.
On the other hand, according to our model, Trey Murphy is one of the lowest value options on the slate, suggesting you might want to limit exposure to him if building out multiple line-ups.
Ready to go? Draftstars' NBA Wednesday slate closes at 9:30am 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 Wednesday slate. The unique insights here can help you balance star power, value and budget management when you make your NBA DFS line-ups.
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