NBA Late Wednesday Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for April 9, 2025
Apr 8, 2025, 8:57AM
Draftstars Australia's NBA Late Wednesday DFS contest commences at 12:05pm AEST on April 9, 2025, and Fantasy Insider has looked at the data for every player on the slate to help you build winning line-ups.
A reliable Draftstars cheat sheet is crucial for NBA fantasy players. This DFS preview is designed to help you put together your fantasy teams for Draftstars' NBA contests and enhance your season-long fantasy line-ups on April 9 and beyond.
Featured NBA Games
Draftstars' NBA Late Wednesday slate consists of the following match-ups:
- Phoenix Suns vs Golden State Warriors
- LA Clippers vs San Antonio Spurs
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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 | James Harden (LAC, PG) | $18,060 | 51.8 | 2.9 |
| Value | Kevon Looney (GSW, C) | $6,000 | 22 | 3.7 |
| Fade | Jonathan Kuminga (GSW, PF/SF) | $10,360 | 23.9 | 2.3 |
| Cheapie | Ben Simmons (LAC, PF/PG) | $6,000 | 20.4 | 3.4 |
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 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 | James Harden (LAC) | $18,060 | 51.8 | 2.9 |
| Value | Ben Simmons (LAC) | $6,000 | 20.4 | 3.4 |
| Fade | Chris Paul (SAS) | $11,680 | 28.1 | 2.4 |
| Cheapie | Kris Dunn (LAC) | $7,360 | 19.8 | 2.7 |
SG (Shooting Guard)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Devin Booker (PHX) | $18,150 | 45.4 | 2.5 |
| Value | Ryan Dunn (PHX) | $7,520 | 23.8 | 3.2 |
| Fade | Devin Vassell (SAS) | $12,490 | 30.2 | 2.4 |
| Cheapie | Buddy Hield (GSW) | $6,000 | 18.8 | 3.1 |
SF (Small Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Jimmy Butler (GSW) | $14,210 | 39.2 | 2.8 |
| Value | Julian Champagnie (SAS) | $6,160 | 20.4 | 3.3 |
| Fade | Jonathan Kuminga (GSW) | $10,360 | 23.9 | 2.3 |
| Cheapie | Ryan Dunn (PHX) | $7,520 | 23.8 | 3.2 |
PF (Power Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Draymond Green (GSW) | $11,880 | 33.6 | 2.8 |
| Value | Ben Simmons (LAC) | $6,000 | 20.4 | 3.4 |
| Fade | Jonathan Kuminga (GSW) | $10,360 | 23.9 | 2.3 |
| Cheapie | Derrick Jones (LAC) | $7,100 | 20.6 | 2.9 |
C (Center)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Ivica Zubac (LAC) | $15,900 | 49.2 | 3.1 |
| Value | Kevon Looney (GSW) | $6,000 | 22 | 3.7 |
| Fade | Draymond Green (GSW) | $11,880 | 33.6 | 2.8 |
| Cheapie | Bismack Biyombo (SAS) | $6,250 | 17.7 | 2.8 |
Conclusion
In DFS, creating an optimal line-up requires understanding key concepts and metrics. When building your NBA Late Wednesday teams, consider starting with a value player like Kevon Looney. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, James Harden 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 Ben Simmons.
On the other hand, according to our model, Jonathan Kuminga is one of the lowest value options on the slate, suggesting you might want to limit exposure to him if building out multiple line-ups.
Ready to go? Draftstars' NBA Late Wednesday slate closes at 12:05pm AEST 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 Late Wednesday contest. The unique insights here can give you an edge when you make your NBA DFS line-ups.
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