NBA Wednesday Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for January 22, 2025
Last updated: Jan 21, 2025, 11:58PM | Published: Jan 21, 2025, 7:57AM
Draftstars Australia's NBA Wednesday DFS contest commences at 11:35am AEDT on January 22, 2025, 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 crucial 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 includes these games:
- Brooklyn Nets vs New York Knicks
- Los Angeles Lakers vs Washington Wizards
- Toronto Raptors vs Orlando Magic
- Denver Nuggets vs Philadelphia 76ers
- Miami Heat vs Portland Trail Blazers
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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 | Anthony Davis (LAL, C) | $21,750 | 64.8 | 3 |
| Value | Terry Rozier (MIA, PG) | $8,930 | 31.1 | 3.5 |
| Fade | Michael Porter (DEN, SF/PF) | $12,550 | 27.2 | 2.2 |
| Cheapie | Dalano Banton (POR, SG/SF) | $6,670 | 20.5 | 3.1 |
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'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 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 | Tyrese Maxey (PHI) | $18,910 | 50.5 | 2.7 |
| Value | Terry Rozier (MIA) | $8,930 | 31.1 | 3.5 |
| Fade | Scoot Henderson (POR) | $14,770 | 32.2 | 2.2 |
| Cheapie | Davion Mitchell (TOR) | $7,610 | 20.8 | 2.7 |
SG (Shooting Guard)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Paul George (PHI) | $15,340 | 40 | 2.6 |
| Value | Dalano Banton (POR) | $6,670 | 20.5 | 3.1 |
| Fade | Kelly Oubre (PHI) | $13,130 | 29.9 | 2.3 |
| Cheapie | Davion Mitchell (TOR) | $7,610 | 20.8 | 2.7 |
SF (Small Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | LeBron James (LAL) | $19,360 | 52.1 | 2.7 |
| Value | Dalano Banton (POR) | $6,670 | 20.5 | 3.1 |
| Fade | Michael Porter (DEN) | $12,550 | 27.2 | 2.2 |
| Cheapie | Duncan Robinson (MIA) | $8,250 | 24.8 | 3 |
PF (Power Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | LeBron James (LAL) | $19,360 | 52.1 | 2.7 |
| Value | Kyle Kuzma (WAS) | $12,310 | 34.7 | 2.8 |
| Fade | Michael Porter (DEN) | $12,550 | 27.2 | 2.2 |
| Cheapie | Rui Hachimura (LAL) | $9,830 | 27.6 | 2.8 |
C (Center)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Anthony Davis (LAL) | $21,750 | 64.8 | 3 |
| Value | Anthony Davis (LAL) | $21,750 | 64.8 | 3 |
| Fade | Wendell Carter (ORL) | $13,870 | 33.3 | 2.4 |
| Cheapie | Day'Ron Sharpe (BKN) | $7,730 | 19.5 | 2.5 |
Conclusion
When building your NBA Wednesday teams, consider starting with a value player like Terry Rozier. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Anthony Davis 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 Dalano Banton.
On the other hand, according to our model, Michael Porter is one of the lowest 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 Wednesday slate closes at 11:35am 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 maximize points while adhering to the salary cap when you make your NBA DFS line-ups.
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