NBA Wednesday Late Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for November 13, 2024
Last updated: Nov 13, 2024, 1:57AM | Published: Nov 12, 2024, 7:57AM
Draftstars Australia's NBA Wednesday Late DFS contest begins at 2:10pm AEDT on November 13, 2024, and Fantasy Insider has crunched the numbers for each player on the slate to help you make winning line-ups.
An accurate Draftstars cheat sheet is essential 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 November 13 and beyond.
Featured NBA Games
Draftstars' NBA Wednesday Late slate consists of the following games:
- Golden State Warriors vs Dallas Mavericks
- Portland Trail Blazers vs Minnesota Timberwolves
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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 | Luka Dončić (DAL, PG) | $22,710 | 56.5 | 2.5 |
| Value | Daniel Gafford (DAL, C) | $10,520 | 29.9 | 2.8 |
| Fade | Buddy Hield (GSW, SG/SF) | $11,970 | 18.4 | 1.5 |
| Cheapie | Donovan Clingan (POR, C) | $6,000 | 16.8 | 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 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) | $22,710 | 56.5 | 2.5 |
| Value | Mike Conley (MIN) | $8,980 | 23 | 2.6 |
| Fade | Anfernee Simons (POR) | $13,470 | 26.4 | 2 |
| Cheapie | Scoot Henderson (POR) | $9,750 | 25 | 2.6 |
SG (Shooting Guard)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Anthony Edwards (MIN) | $17,550 | 44.9 | 2.6 |
| Value | Klay Thompson (DAL) | $10,720 | 28.3 | 2.6 |
| Fade | Buddy Hield (GSW) | $11,970 | 18.4 | 1.5 |
| Cheapie | Nickeil Alexander-Walker (MIN) | $7,410 | 18.9 | 2.6 |
SF (Small Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Klay Thompson (DAL) | $10,720 | 28.3 | 2.6 |
| Value | Naji Marshall (DAL) | $8,920 | 24.8 | 2.8 |
| Fade | Buddy Hield (GSW) | $11,970 | 18.4 | 1.5 |
| Cheapie | Nickeil Alexander-Walker (MIN) | $7,410 | 18.9 | 2.6 |
PF (Power Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Julius Randle (MIN) | $16,720 | 42.9 | 2.6 |
| Value | Naji Marshall (DAL) | $8,920 | 24.8 | 2.8 |
| Fade | Jerami Grant (POR) | $11,820 | 25 | 2.1 |
| Cheapie | Jaden McDaniels (MIN) | $8,420 | 21 | 2.5 |
C (Center)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Rudy Gobert (MIN) | $14,860 | 36 | 2.4 |
| Value | Daniel Gafford (DAL) | $10,520 | 29.9 | 2.8 |
| Fade | Draymond Green (GSW) | $13,110 | 31.1 | 2.4 |
| Cheapie | Donovan Clingan (POR) | $6,000 | 16.8 | 2.8 |
Conclusion
When building your NBA Wednesday Late teams, consider starting with a value player like Daniel Gafford. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Luka Dončić 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 Donovan Clingan.
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 putting together multiple line-ups.
Ready to go? Draftstars' NBA Wednesday Late slate closes at 2:10pm 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 maximize points while adhering to the salary cap when you make your NBA DFS line-ups.
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