NBA Wednesday Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for October 23, 2024
Last updated: Oct 22, 2024, 1:57AM | Published: Oct 21, 2024, 11:19PM
Draftstars Australia's NBA Wednesday DFS contest commences at 10:30am AEDT on October 23, 2024, and Fantasy Insider has looked at the data for each 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 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 match-ups:
- Los Angeles Lakers vs Minnesota Timberwolves
- Boston Celtics 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 choices on Wednesday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Jalen Brunson (NYK, PG) | $16,980 | 47.7 | 2.8 |
| Value | Julius Randle (MIN, PF) | $16,280 | 46 | 2.8 |
| Fade | Mikal Bridges (NYK, SG/SF) | $12,790 | 25.9 | 2 |
| Cheapie | Naz Reid (MIN, C/PF) | $9,820 | 26.8 | 2.7 |
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 those needing to stay under the salary cap, "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 | Jalen Brunson (NYK) | $16,980 | 47.7 | 2.8 |
| Value | Jalen Brunson (NYK) | $16,980 | 47.7 | 2.8 |
| Fade | Jrue Holiday (BOS) | $12,280 | 27.2 | 2.2 |
| Cheapie | Cameron Payne (NYK) | $6,000 | 14.7 | 2.5 |
SG (Shooting Guard)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Anthony Edwards (MIN) | $17,520 | 40.8 | 2.3 |
| Value | Anthony Edwards (MIN) | $17,520 | 40.8 | 2.3 |
| Fade | Mikal Bridges (NYK) | $12,790 | 25.9 | 2 |
| Cheapie | Donte DiVincenzo (MIN) | $9,360 | 20.2 | 2.2 |
SF (Small Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | LeBron James (LAL) | $17,930 | 41.1 | 2.3 |
| Value | Jaden McDaniels (MIN) | $8,520 | 22.8 | 2.7 |
| Fade | Mikal Bridges (NYK) | $12,790 | 25.9 | 2 |
| Cheapie | Sam Hauser (BOS) | $7,090 | 17.8 | 2.5 |
PF (Power Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Julius Randle (MIN) | $16,280 | 46 | 2.8 |
| Value | Julius Randle (MIN) | $16,280 | 46 | 2.8 |
| Fade | OG Anunoby (NYK) | $10,890 | 23 | 2.1 |
| Cheapie | Naz Reid (MIN) | $9,820 | 26.8 | 2.7 |
C (Center)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Anthony Davis (LAL) | $19,170 | 45.1 | 2.4 |
| Value | Naz Reid (MIN) | $9,820 | 26.8 | 2.7 |
| Fade | Karl-Anthony Towns (NYK) | $16,540 | 36.4 | 2.2 |
| Cheapie | Luke Kornet (BOS) | $7,490 | 17.4 | 2.3 |
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 Julius Randle. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Jalen Brunson 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 Naz Reid.
On the other hand, according to our model, Mikal Bridges is one of the lowest 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 10:30am 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 help you balance star power, value and budget management when you make your NBA DFS line-ups.
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