NBA Wednesday Late Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for February 5, 2025
Last updated: Feb 5, 2025, 1:57AM | Published: Feb 4, 2025, 7:57AM
Draftstars Australia's NBA Wednesday Late DFS contest begins at 2:06pm AEDT on February 5, 2025, and Fantasy Insider has crunched the numbers for every player on the slate to help you build winning line-ups.
A handy 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 enhance your season-long fantasy line-ups on Wednesday and beyond.
Featured NBA Games
Draftstars' NBA Wednesday Late slate includes the following games:
- LA Clippers vs Los Angeles Lakers
- Portland Trail Blazers vs Indiana Pacers
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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 | LeBron James (LAL, SF/PF) | $19,890 | 52.6 | 2.6 |
| Value | Thomas Bryant (IND, C) | $6,000 | 18.6 | 3.1 |
| Fade | Shaedon Sharpe (POR, SG/SF) | $10,690 | 21.9 | 2 |
| Cheapie | Aaron Nesmith (IND, SG/SF) | $7,080 | 19.2 | 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'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 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 | James Harden (LAC) | $19,380 | 48.1 | 2.5 |
| Value | Anfernee Simons (POR) | $11,880 | 34.6 | 2.9 |
| Fade | Austin Reaves (LAL) | $14,390 | 36.5 | 2.5 |
| Cheapie | Gabe Vincent (LAL) | $6,000 | 13 | 2.2 |
SG (Shooting Guard)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Austin Reaves (LAL) | $14,390 | 36.5 | 2.5 |
| Value | Anfernee Simons (POR) | $11,880 | 34.6 | 2.9 |
| Fade | Shaedon Sharpe (POR) | $10,690 | 21.9 | 2 |
| Cheapie | Aaron Nesmith (IND) | $7,080 | 19.2 | 2.7 |
SF (Small Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | LeBron James (LAL) | $19,890 | 52.6 | 2.6 |
| Value | Kawhi Leonard (LAC) | $12,670 | 37.3 | 2.9 |
| Fade | Shaedon Sharpe (POR) | $10,690 | 21.9 | 2 |
| Cheapie | Aaron Nesmith (IND) | $7,080 | 19.2 | 2.7 |
PF (Power Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | LeBron James (LAL) | $19,890 | 52.6 | 2.6 |
| Value | Jerami Grant (POR) | $10,560 | 32.7 | 3.1 |
| Fade | Rui Hachimura (LAL) | $11,110 | 23.5 | 2.1 |
| Cheapie | Derrick Jones (LAC) | $9,040 | 23.7 | 2.6 |
C (Center)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Ivica Zubac (LAC) | $15,390 | 41.6 | 2.7 |
| Value | Thomas Bryant (IND) | $6,000 | 18.6 | 3.1 |
| Fade | Myles Turner (IND) | $12,750 | 34 | 2.7 |
| Cheapie | Jaxson Hayes (LAL) | $9,500 | 22.5 | 2.4 |
Conclusion
When building your NBA Wednesday Late teams, consider starting with a value player like Thomas Bryant. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, LeBron James 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 Aaron Nesmith.
On the other hand, according to our model, Shaedon Sharpe 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 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 contest. The unique insights here can give you an edge when you make your NBA DFS line-ups.
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