NBA Post Season Wednesday Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for May 7, 2025
Last updated: May 6, 2025, 10:57PM | Published: May 6, 2025, 8:57AM
Draftstars Australia's NBA Post Season Wednesday DFS contest kicks off at 9:05am AEST on May 7, 2025, 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 put together your fantasy teams for Draftstars' NBA contests and improve your season-long fantasy line-ups on May 7 and beyond.
Featured NBA Games
Draftstars' NBA Post Season Wednesday slate features the following match-ups:
- Minnesota Timberwolves vs Golden State Warriors
- Cleveland Cavaliers vs Indiana Pacers
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We have 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 | Stephen Curry (GSW, PG) | $17,170 | 54 | 3.1 |
| Value | Dean Wade (CLE, PF/SF) | $6,000 | 22.2 | 3.7 |
| Fade | Aaron Nesmith (IND, SF/SG) | $10,800 | 26.8 | 2.5 |
| Cheapie | Donte DiVincenzo (MIN, PG/SG) | $9,940 | 28.2 | 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 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 | Stephen Curry (GSW) | $17,170 | 54 | 3.1 |
| Value | Stephen Curry (GSW) | $17,170 | 54 | 3.1 |
| Fade | Andrew Nembhard (IND) | $11,050 | 28.3 | 2.6 |
| Cheapie | Donte DiVincenzo (MIN) | $9,940 | 28.2 | 2.8 |
SG (Shooting Guard)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Anthony Edwards (MIN) | $18,170 | 53 | 2.9 |
| Value | Brandin Podziemski (GSW) | $10,720 | 32.8 | 3.1 |
| Fade | Aaron Nesmith (IND) | $10,800 | 26.8 | 2.5 |
| Cheapie | Donte DiVincenzo (MIN) | $9,940 | 28.2 | 2.8 |
SF (Small Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Jimmy Butler (GSW) | $16,220 | 44.3 | 2.7 |
| Value | Dean Wade (CLE) | $6,000 | 22.2 | 3.7 |
| Fade | Aaron Nesmith (IND) | $10,800 | 26.8 | 2.5 |
| Cheapie | Buddy Hield (GSW) | $8,850 | 24.6 | 2.8 |
PF (Power Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Pascal Siakam (IND) | $14,620 | 45.4 | 3.1 |
| Value | Dean Wade (CLE) | $6,000 | 22.2 | 3.7 |
| Fade | Julius Randle (MIN) | $14,820 | 40.9 | 2.8 |
| Cheapie | Naz Reid (MIN) | $9,150 | 24.4 | 2.7 |
C (Center)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Jarrett Allen (CLE) | $13,650 | 37.7 | 2.8 |
| Value | Rudy Gobert (MIN) | $11,490 | 33.7 | 2.9 |
| Fade | Myles Turner (IND) | $13,620 | 34.3 | 2.5 |
| Cheapie | Naz Reid (MIN) | $9,150 | 24.4 | 2.7 |
Conclusion
When building your NBA Post Season Wednesday teams, consider starting with a value player like Dean Wade. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Stephen Curry 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 Donte DiVincenzo.
On the other hand, according to our model, Aaron Nesmith 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 Post Season Wednesday slate closes at 9:05am 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 Post Season Wednesday contest. 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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