NBA Wednesday Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for January 29, 2025
Last updated: Jan 28, 2025, 11:58PM | Published: Jan 28, 2025, 7:57AM
Draftstars Australia's NBA Wednesday DFS contest starts at 11:35am AEDT on January 29, 2025, and Fantasy Insider has looked at the data for each player on the slate to help you build winning line-ups.
A reliable 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 improve your season-long fantasy line-ups on January 29 and beyond.
Featured NBA Games
Draftstars' NBA Wednesday slate features these games:
- Atlanta Hawks vs Houston Rockets
- Golden State Warriors vs Utah Jazz
- Portland Trail Blazers vs Milwaukee Bucks
- Philadelphia 76ers vs Los Angeles Lakers
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We have reviewed every player from every team to help you find the best picks on Wednesday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Giannis Antetokounmpo (MIL, C/PF) | $23,540 | 62.5 | 2.7 |
| Value | Kyle Filipowski (UTA, PF/C) | $6,980 | 22.1 | 3.2 |
| Fade | Larry Nance (ATL, PF/C) | $10,290 | 13.7 | 1.3 |
| Cheapie | Drew Eubanks (UTA, C) | $7,580 | 23.5 | 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 | Damian Lillard (MIL) | $19,620 | 52.4 | 2.7 |
| Value | Fred VanVleet (HOU) | $13,220 | 40 | 3 |
| Fade | Isaiah Collier (UTA) | $12,350 | 25.3 | 2 |
| Cheapie | Brandin Podziemski (GSW) | $8,250 | 22.5 | 2.7 |
SG (Shooting Guard)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Stephen Curry (GSW) | $16,660 | 50.4 | 3 |
| Value | Max Christie (LAL) | $7,730 | 23.5 | 3 |
| Fade | Shaedon Sharpe (POR) | $10,690 | 22.7 | 2.1 |
| Cheapie | Gary Trent (MIL) | $7,630 | 23 | 3 |
SF (Small Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | LeBron James (LAL) | $19,670 | 50.3 | 2.6 |
| Value | Gary Trent (MIL) | $7,630 | 23 | 3 |
| Fade | Shaedon Sharpe (POR) | $10,690 | 22.7 | 2.1 |
| Cheapie | Dillon Brooks (HOU) | $9,700 | 26.9 | 2.8 |
PF (Power Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Giannis Antetokounmpo (MIL) | $23,540 | 62.5 | 2.7 |
| Value | Kyle Filipowski (UTA) | $6,980 | 22.1 | 3.2 |
| Fade | Larry Nance (ATL) | $10,290 | 13.7 | 1.3 |
| Cheapie | Oscar Tshiebwe (UTA) | $6,000 | 17.3 | 2.9 |
C (Center)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Giannis Antetokounmpo (MIL) | $23,540 | 62.5 | 2.7 |
| Value | Kyle Filipowski (UTA) | $6,980 | 22.1 | 3.2 |
| Fade | Larry Nance (ATL) | $10,290 | 13.7 | 1.3 |
| Cheapie | Drew Eubanks (UTA) | $7,580 | 23.5 | 3.1 |
Conclusion
When building your NBA Wednesday teams, consider starting with a value player like Kyle Filipowski. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Giannis Antetokounmpo is a strong option. If you're seeking budget-friendly choices to free up salary cap for more studs, explore our cheapie options, including Drew Eubanks.
On the other hand, according to our model, Larry Nance 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 11:35am 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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