NBA Wednesday Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for December 11, 2024
Last updated: Dec 10, 2024, 11:57PM | Published: Dec 10, 2024, 7:57AM
Draftstars Australia's NBA Wednesday DFS contest starts at 11:03am AEDT on December 11, 2024, and Fantasy Insider has looked at the data for each player on the slate to help you create winning line-ups.
An accurate Draftstars cheat sheet is essential 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 December 11 and beyond.
Featured NBA Games
Draftstars' NBA Wednesday slate consists of the following games:
- Milwaukee Bucks vs Orlando Magic
- Oklahoma City Thunder vs Dallas Mavericks
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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 | Luka Dončić (DAL, PG) | $22,690 | 56 | 2.5 |
| Value | Gary Trent (MIL, SF/SG) | $6,970 | 19.4 | 2.8 |
| Fade | Quentin Grimes (DAL, SG/SF) | $10,070 | 13.3 | 1.3 |
| Cheapie | Alex Caruso (OKC, SG/PG) | $7,710 | 20.4 | 2.6 |
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 | Luka Dončić (DAL) | $22,690 | 56 | 2.5 |
| Value | Cole Anthony (ORL) | $11,130 | 30 | 2.7 |
| Fade | Spencer Dinwiddie (DAL) | $10,660 | 15 | 1.4 |
| Cheapie | Alex Caruso (OKC) | $7,710 | 20.4 | 2.6 |
SG (Shooting Guard)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Kyrie Irving (DAL) | $16,740 | 38.1 | 2.3 |
| Value | Gary Trent (MIL) | $6,970 | 19.4 | 2.8 |
| Fade | Quentin Grimes (DAL) | $10,070 | 13.3 | 1.3 |
| Cheapie | Alex Caruso (OKC) | $7,710 | 20.4 | 2.6 |
SF (Small Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Jalen Williams (OKC) | $16,430 | 37.8 | 2.3 |
| Value | Gary Trent (MIL) | $6,970 | 19.4 | 2.8 |
| Fade | Quentin Grimes (DAL) | $10,070 | 13.3 | 1.3 |
| Cheapie | Klay Thompson (DAL) | $8,710 | 22.5 | 2.6 |
PF (Power Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Giannis Antetokounmpo (MIL) | $22,780 | 55.9 | 2.5 |
| Value | Giannis Antetokounmpo (MIL) | $22,780 | 55.9 | 2.5 |
| Fade | P.J. Washington (DAL) | $13,330 | 30 | 2.3 |
| Cheapie | Wendell Carter (ORL) | $9,450 | 21.9 | 2.3 |
C (Center)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Giannis Antetokounmpo (MIL) | $22,780 | 55.9 | 2.5 |
| Value | Dereck Lively (DAL) | $11,190 | 29.4 | 2.6 |
| Fade | Moritz Wagner (ORL) | $10,640 | 19.5 | 1.8 |
| Cheapie | Wendell Carter (ORL) | $9,450 | 21.9 | 2.3 |
Conclusion
In DFS, creating an optimal line-up requires understanding key concepts and metrics. When building your NBA Wednesday teams, consider starting with a value player like Gary Trent. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Luka Dončić is a strong option. If you're seeking budget-friendly choices to free up salary cap for more studs, explore our cheapie options, including Alex Caruso.
On the other hand, according to our model, Quentin Grimes is one of the worst 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 11:03am 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 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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