NBA Late Wednesday Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for February 4, 2026
Last updated: Feb 3, 2026, 7:58PM | Published: Feb 3, 2026, 7:57AM
Draftstars Australia's NBA Late Wednesday DFS contest begins at 2:00pm AEDT on February 4, 2026, and Fantasy Insider has looked at the data for every player on the slate to help you build 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 February 4 and beyond.
Featured NBA Games
Draftstars' NBA Late Wednesday slate consists of these games:
- Golden State Warriors vs Philadelphia 76ers
- Portland Trail Blazers vs Phoenix Suns
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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 | Tyrese Maxey (PHI, PG) | $19,400 | 47.9 | 2.5 |
| Value | Pat Spencer (GSW, PG) | $6,000 | 25.1 | 4.2 |
| Fade | Jrue Holiday (POR, PG) | $12,540 | 22.8 | 1.8 |
| Cheapie | Dominick Barlow (PHI, PF) | $8,090 | 24.8 | 3.1 |
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 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 | Tyrese Maxey (PHI) | $19,400 | 47.9 | 2.5 |
| Value | Pat Spencer (GSW) | $6,000 | 25.1 | 4.2 |
| Fade | Jrue Holiday (POR) | $12,540 | 22.8 | 1.8 |
| Cheapie | Quentin Grimes (PHI) | $9,990 | 25.5 | 2.5 |
SG (Shooting Guard)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Grayson Allen (PHX) | $13,990 | 34.6 | 2.5 |
| Value | Sidy Cissoko (POR) | $6,000 | 16.6 | 2.8 |
| Fade | Caleb Love (POR) | $10,180 | 19.6 | 1.9 |
| Cheapie | Jordan Goodwin (PHX) | $9,180 | 23.8 | 2.6 |
SF (Small Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Grayson Allen (PHX) | $13,990 | 34.6 | 2.5 |
| Value | Royce O'Neale (PHX) | $10,740 | 30.4 | 2.8 |
| Fade | Moses Moody (GSW) | $10,870 | 23.5 | 2.2 |
| Cheapie | Sidy Cissoko (POR) | $6,000 | 16.6 | 2.8 |
PF (Power Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Royce O'Neale (PHX) | $10,740 | 30.4 | 2.8 |
| Value | Dominick Barlow (PHI) | $8,090 | 24.8 | 3.1 |
| Fade | Jerami Grant (POR) | $11,160 | 23.2 | 2.1 |
| Cheapie | Gui Santos (GSW) | $9,580 | 20.2 | 2.1 |
C (Center)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Donovan Clingan (POR) | $12,970 | 33.1 | 2.6 |
| Value | Adem Bona (PHI) | $6,000 | 17.5 | 2.9 |
| Fade | Draymond Green (GSW) | $14,340 | 30.3 | 2.1 |
| Cheapie | Andre Drummond (PHI) | $8,290 | 23.5 | 2.8 |
Conclusion
When building your NBA Late Wednesday teams, consider starting with a value player like Pat Spencer. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Tyrese Maxey 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 Dominick Barlow.
On the other hand, according to our model, Jrue Holiday 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 Late Wednesday slate closes at 2:00pm 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 Late Wednesday contest. The unique insights here can give you an edge when you make your NBA DFS line-ups.
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