NBA Wednesday Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for December 4, 2024
Last updated: Dec 3, 2024, 11:58PM | Published: Dec 3, 2024, 7:57AM
Draftstars Australia's NBA Wednesday DFS contest begins at 11:10am AEDT on December 4, 2024, 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 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 Wednesday slate features the following match-ups:
- Phoenix Suns vs San Antonio Spurs
- Cleveland Cavaliers vs Washington Wizards
- Toronto Raptors vs Indiana Pacers
- Denver Nuggets vs Golden State Warriors
- New York Knicks vs Orlando Magic
- LA Clippers vs Portland Trail Blazers
- Charlotte Hornets vs Philadelphia 76ers
- Detroit Pistons vs Milwaukee Bucks
- Sacramento Kings vs Houston Rockets
- Oklahoma City Thunder vs Utah Jazz
- Dallas Mavericks vs Memphis Grizzlies
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We've 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 | Nikola Jokić (DEN, C) | $25,560 | 67.2 | 2.6 |
| Value | Ja'Kobe Walter (TOR, SG) | $6,000 | 20.9 | 3.5 |
| Fade | Spencer Dinwiddie (DAL, SG/PG) | $12,160 | 11.6 | 1 |
| Cheapie | Trayce Jackson-Davis (GSW, C) | $7,670 | 25.3 | 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 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) | $21,820 | 58.8 | 2.7 |
| Value | Collin Sexton (UTA) | $11,150 | 31.8 | 2.9 |
| Fade | Spencer Dinwiddie (DAL) | $12,160 | 11.6 | 1 |
| Cheapie | T.J. McConnell (IND) | $9,290 | 26.3 | 2.8 |
SG (Shooting Guard)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Devin Booker (PHX) | $18,020 | 47.3 | 2.6 |
| Value | Ja'Kobe Walter (TOR) | $6,000 | 20.9 | 3.5 |
| Fade | Spencer Dinwiddie (DAL) | $12,160 | 11.6 | 1 |
| Cheapie | Corey Kispert (WAS) | $8,300 | 23.6 | 2.8 |
SF (Small Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Scottie Barnes (TOR) | $19,110 | 48.9 | 2.6 |
| Value | Pascal Siakam (IND) | $15,000 | 42.8 | 2.9 |
| Fade | Harrison Barnes (SAS) | $12,110 | 19.2 | 1.6 |
| Cheapie | Corey Kispert (WAS) | $8,300 | 23.6 | 2.8 |
PF (Power Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Giannis Antetokounmpo (MIL) | $24,930 | 62.5 | 2.5 |
| Value | Obi Toppin (IND) | $7,830 | 23.5 | 3 |
| Fade | Harrison Barnes (SAS) | $12,110 | 19.2 | 1.6 |
| Cheapie | Brandon Clarke (MEM) | $8,790 | 24.5 | 2.8 |
C (Center)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Nikola Jokić (DEN) | $25,560 | 67.2 | 2.6 |
| Value | Trayce Jackson-Davis (GSW) | $7,670 | 25.3 | 3.3 |
| Fade | Moritz Wagner (ORL) | $11,200 | 17.4 | 1.6 |
| Cheapie | Obi Toppin (IND) | $7,830 | 23.5 | 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 Ja'Kobe Walter. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Nikola Jokić is a strong option. If you're seeking budget-friendly choices to free up salary cap for more studs, explore our cheapie options, including Trayce Jackson-Davis.
On the other hand, according to our model, Spencer Dinwiddie is one of the worst value options on the slate, suggesting you might want to limit exposure to him if entering multiple line-ups.
Ready to go? Draftstars' NBA Wednesday slate closes at 11:10am 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 contest. 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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