NBA Wednesday Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for December 10, 2025
Last updated: Dec 9, 2025, 10:57PM | Published: Dec 9, 2025, 9:57PM
Draftstars Australia's NBA Wednesday DFS contest starts at 10:10am AEDT on December 10, 2025, 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 a must for NBA fantasy players. This DFS preview is designed to help you build your fantasy teams for Draftstars' NBA contests and improve your season-long fantasy line-ups on December 10 and beyond.
Featured NBA Games
Draftstars' NBA Wednesday slate consists of the following match-ups:
- Orlando Magic vs Miami Heat
- Toronto Raptors vs New York Knicks
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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 | Scottie Barnes (TOR, PG/PF) | $17,780 | 48.8 | 2.7 |
| Value | Ja'Kobe Walter (TOR, SG) | $6,000 | 17.4 | 2.9 |
| Fade | Kel'el Ware (MIA, C) | $11,620 | 21.1 | 1.8 |
| Cheapie | Tristan da Silva (ORL, PF/SF) | $7,660 | 20.7 | 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 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 | Scottie Barnes (TOR) | $17,780 | 48.8 | 2.7 |
| Value | Jalen Suggs (ORL) | $13,280 | 38.1 | 2.9 |
| Fade | Anthony Black (ORL) | $13,210 | 32.7 | 2.5 |
| Cheapie | Jamal Shead (TOR) | $7,490 | 18.7 | 2.5 |
SG (Shooting Guard)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Desmond Bane (ORL) | $14,010 | 39.3 | 2.8 |
| Value | Ja'Kobe Walter (TOR) | $6,000 | 17.4 | 2.9 |
| Fade | Norman Powell (MIA) | $13,760 | 28.9 | 2.1 |
| Cheapie | Jordan Clarkson (NYK) | $9,660 | 24.1 | 2.5 |
SF (Small Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Brandon Ingram (TOR) | $13,920 | 39.1 | 2.8 |
| Value | Brandon Ingram (TOR) | $13,920 | 39.1 | 2.8 |
| Fade | Jaime Jaquez (MIA) | $12,270 | 26.9 | 2.2 |
| Cheapie | Tristan da Silva (ORL) | $7,660 | 20.7 | 2.7 |
PF (Power Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Scottie Barnes (TOR) | $17,780 | 48.8 | 2.7 |
| Value | Scottie Barnes (TOR) | $17,780 | 48.8 | 2.7 |
| Fade | Bam Adebayo (MIA) | $15,680 | 34.2 | 2.2 |
| Cheapie | Tristan da Silva (ORL) | $7,660 | 20.7 | 2.7 |
C (Center)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Karl-Anthony Towns (NYK) | $17,590 | 45.6 | 2.6 |
| Value | Karl-Anthony Towns (NYK) | $17,590 | 45.6 | 2.6 |
| Fade | Kel'el Ware (MIA) | $11,620 | 21.1 | 1.8 |
| Cheapie | Mitchell Robinson (NYK) | $7,060 | 17.7 | 2.5 |
Conclusion
When building your NBA Wednesday teams, consider starting with a value player like Ja'Kobe Walter. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Scottie Barnes 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 Tristan da Silva.
On the other hand, according to our model, Kel'el Ware 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 slate closes at 10:10am 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 contest. The unique insights here can give you an edge when you make your NBA DFS line-ups.
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