NBA Wednesday Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for November 20, 2024
Last updated: Nov 19, 2024, 11:57PM | Published: Nov 19, 2024, 7:57AM
Draftstars Australia's NBA Wednesday DFS contest commences at 11:06am AEDT on November 20, 2024, and Fantasy Insider has looked at the data for each player on the slate to help you make 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 improve your season-long fantasy line-ups on November 20 and beyond.
Featured NBA Games
Draftstars' NBA Wednesday slate consists of these match-ups:
- San Antonio Spurs vs Oklahoma City Thunder
- Dallas Mavericks vs New Orleans Pelicans
- Boston Celtics vs Cleveland Cavaliers
- Los Angeles Lakers vs Utah Jazz
- Memphis Grizzlies vs Denver Nuggets
- Brooklyn Nets vs Charlotte Hornets
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We've 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 | Anthony Davis (LAL, C) | $21,820 | 57.7 | 2.6 |
| Value | Dario Šarić (DEN, PF/C) | $9,500 | 32 | 3.4 |
| Fade | Daniel Gafford (DAL, C) | $11,280 | 21 | 1.9 |
| Cheapie | Charles Bassey (SAS, C) | $6,000 | 19 | 3.2 |
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 | Luka Dončić (DAL) | $22,520 | 55.7 | 2.5 |
| Value | Austin Reaves (LAL) | $13,730 | 38 | 2.8 |
| Fade | Stephon Castle (SAS) | $10,920 | 21.3 | 2 |
| Cheapie | Alex Caruso (OKC) | $7,240 | 18.4 | 2.5 |
SG (Shooting Guard)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Jaylen Brown (BOS) | $17,020 | 43.7 | 2.6 |
| Value | Austin Reaves (LAL) | $13,730 | 38 | 2.8 |
| Fade | Trey Murphy (NOP) | $13,120 | 26.8 | 2 |
| Cheapie | Aaron Wiggins (OKC) | $9,220 | 25.2 | 2.7 |
SF (Small Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | LeBron James (LAL) | $20,750 | 55.9 | 2.7 |
| Value | Sam Hauser (BOS) | $6,660 | 18.8 | 2.8 |
| Fade | Keldon Johnson (SAS) | $11,160 | 21.7 | 1.9 |
| Cheapie | Aaron Wiggins (OKC) | $9,220 | 25.2 | 2.7 |
PF (Power Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | LeBron James (LAL) | $20,750 | 55.9 | 2.7 |
| Value | Dario Šarić (DEN) | $9,500 | 32 | 3.4 |
| Fade | Jake LaRavia (MEM) | $10,270 | 19.2 | 1.9 |
| Cheapie | Kyle Filipowski (UTA) | $9,290 | 28.1 | 3 |
C (Center)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Anthony Davis (LAL) | $21,820 | 57.7 | 2.6 |
| Value | Dario Šarić (DEN) | $9,500 | 32 | 3.4 |
| Fade | Daniel Gafford (DAL) | $11,280 | 21 | 1.9 |
| Cheapie | Charles Bassey (SAS) | $6,000 | 19 | 3.2 |
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 Dario Šarić. 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 Charles Bassey.
On the other hand, according to our model, Daniel Gafford is one of the worst 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 11:06am 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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