NBA Wednesday Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for November 13, 2024
Last updated: Nov 12, 2024, 11:58PM | Published: Nov 12, 2024, 7:57AM
Draftstars Australia's NBA Wednesday DFS contest begins at 11:10am AEDT on November 13, 2024, and Fantasy Insider has looked at the data for every player on the slate to help you build winning line-ups.
An accurate Draftstars cheat sheet is a must for NBA fantasy players. This DFS preview is designed to help you put together your fantasy teams for Draftstars' NBA contests and improve your season-long fantasy line-ups on Wednesday and beyond.
Featured NBA Games
Draftstars' NBA Wednesday slate consists of the following match-ups:
- Boston Celtics vs Atlanta Hawks
- Detroit Pistons vs Miami Heat
- Milwaukee Bucks vs Toronto Raptors
- Portland Trail Blazers vs Minnesota Timberwolves
- Orlando Magic vs Charlotte Hornets
- Golden State Warriors vs Dallas Mavericks
- Utah Jazz vs Phoenix Suns
- Philadelphia 76ers vs New York Knicks
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We've reviewed every player from every team to help you make the best picks on Wednesday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Giannis Antetokounmpo (MIL, PF/C) | $22,740 | 70.1 | 3.1 |
| Value | Giannis Antetokounmpo (MIL, PF/C) | $22,740 | 70.1 | 3.1 |
| Fade | Buddy Hield (GSW, SF/SG) | $11,970 | 18.4 | 1.5 |
| Cheapie | Ryan Rollins (MIL, PG) | $7,010 | 19.9 | 2.8 |
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'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 | Luka Dončić (DAL) | $22,710 | 56.5 | 2.5 |
| Value | Ryan Rollins (MIL) | $7,010 | 19.9 | 2.8 |
| Fade | Anfernee Simons (POR) | $13,470 | 26.4 | 2 |
| Cheapie | Jared McCain (PHI) | $9,640 | 25.7 | 2.7 |
SG (Shooting Guard)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Devin Booker (PHX) | $18,480 | 50.8 | 2.7 |
| Value | Devin Booker (PHX) | $18,480 | 50.8 | 2.7 |
| Fade | Buddy Hield (GSW) | $11,970 | 18.4 | 1.5 |
| Cheapie | Jared McCain (PHI) | $9,640 | 25.7 | 2.7 |
SF (Small Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Jayson Tatum (BOS) | $19,740 | 53.2 | 2.7 |
| Value | Naji Marshall (DAL) | $8,920 | 24.8 | 2.8 |
| Fade | Buddy Hield (GSW) | $11,970 | 18.4 | 1.5 |
| Cheapie | Simone Fontecchio (DET) | $6,000 | 15.7 | 2.6 |
PF (Power Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Giannis Antetokounmpo (MIL) | $22,740 | 70.1 | 3.1 |
| Value | Giannis Antetokounmpo (MIL) | $22,740 | 70.1 | 3.1 |
| Fade | Zaccharie Risacher (ATL) | $10,930 | 21.5 | 2 |
| Cheapie | Naji Marshall (DAL) | $8,920 | 24.8 | 2.8 |
C (Center)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Giannis Antetokounmpo (MIL) | $22,740 | 70.1 | 3.1 |
| Value | Giannis Antetokounmpo (MIL) | $22,740 | 70.1 | 3.1 |
| Fade | Al Horford (BOS) | $11,130 | 23.3 | 2.1 |
| Cheapie | Donovan Clingan (POR) | $6,000 | 16.8 | 2.8 |
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 Giannis Antetokounmpo. 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, check out our cheapie options, including Ryan Rollins.
On the other hand, according to our model, Buddy Hield is one of the worst value options on the slate, suggesting you might want to limit exposure to him if building 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 slate. The unique insights here can give you an edge when you make your NBA DFS line-ups.
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