NBA Wednesday Late Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for December 4, 2024
Last updated: Dec 4, 2024, 1:57AM | Published: Dec 3, 2024, 7:57AM
Draftstars Australia's NBA Wednesday Late DFS contest commences at 2:06pm AEDT on December 4, 2024, and Fantasy Insider has crunched the numbers for every player on the slate to help you create winning line-ups.
A reliable Draftstars cheat sheet is a must for NBA fantasy players. This DFS preview is designed to help you assemble your fantasy teams for Draftstars' NBA contests and improve your season-long fantasy line-ups on December 4 and beyond.
Featured NBA Games
Draftstars' NBA Wednesday Late slate includes these match-ups:
- LA Clippers vs Portland Trail Blazers
- Sacramento Kings vs Houston Rockets
- Denver Nuggets vs Golden State Warriors
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We have reviewed every player from every team to help you find the best choices on Wednesday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Nikola Jokić (DEN, C) | $25,560 | 67.2 | 2.6 |
| Value | Trayce Jackson-Davis (GSW, C) | $7,670 | 25.3 | 3.3 |
| Fade | Russell Westbrook (DEN, PG) | $14,290 | 26 | 1.8 |
| Cheapie | Lindy Waters (GSW, SG) | $6,000 | 16.1 | 2.7 |
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 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 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 | De'Aaron Fox (SAC) | $17,800 | 49.6 | 2.8 |
| Value | De'Aaron Fox (SAC) | $17,800 | 49.6 | 2.8 |
| Fade | Russell Westbrook (DEN) | $14,290 | 26 | 1.8 |
| Cheapie | Kris Dunn (LAC) | $8,370 | 20.4 | 2.4 |
SG (Shooting Guard)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Malik Monk (SAC) | $13,900 | 35.9 | 2.6 |
| Value | Jalen Green (HOU) | $12,750 | 34.4 | 2.7 |
| Fade | Norman Powell (LAC) | $13,330 | 25.4 | 1.9 |
| Cheapie | Lindy Waters (GSW) | $6,000 | 16.1 | 2.7 |
SF (Small Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | DeMar DeRozan (SAC) | $14,980 | 38.3 | 2.6 |
| Value | DeMar DeRozan (SAC) | $14,980 | 38.3 | 2.6 |
| Fade | Norman Powell (LAC) | $13,330 | 25.4 | 1.9 |
| Cheapie | Peyton Watson (DEN) | $8,600 | 21.5 | 2.5 |
PF (Power Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | DeMar DeRozan (SAC) | $14,980 | 38.3 | 2.6 |
| Value | Jabari Smith (HOU) | $12,010 | 31.2 | 2.6 |
| Fade | Deni Avdija (POR) | $13,910 | 29.4 | 2.1 |
| Cheapie | Peyton Watson (DEN) | $8,600 | 21.5 | 2.5 |
C (Center)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Nikola Jokić (DEN) | $25,560 | 67.2 | 2.6 |
| Value | Trayce Jackson-Davis (GSW) | $7,670 | 25.3 | 3.3 |
| Fade | Alperen Şengün (HOU) | $19,310 | 46.4 | 2.4 |
| Cheapie | Kevon Looney (GSW) | $7,400 | 18.9 | 2.5 |
Conclusion
In DFS, creating an optimal line-up requires understanding key concepts and metrics. When building your NBA Wednesday Late teams, consider starting with a value player like Trayce Jackson-Davis. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Nikola Jokić is a strong option. If you're looking for budget-friendly choices to free up salary cap for more studs, check out our cheapie options, including Lindy Waters.
On the other hand, according to our model, Russell Westbrook 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 Late slate closes at 2:06pm 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 Late 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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