NBA Wednesday Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for December 24, 2025
Last updated: Dec 23, 2025, 11:57PM | Published: Dec 23, 2025, 7:58AM
Draftstars Australia's NBA Wednesday DFS contest commences at 11:10am AEDT on December 24, 2025, and Fantasy Insider has looked at the data for each player on the slate to help you create winning line-ups.
A handy 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 Wednesday and beyond.
Featured NBA Games
Draftstars' NBA Wednesday slate includes the following match-ups:
- Atlanta Hawks vs Chicago Bulls
- Charlotte Hornets vs Washington Wizards
- Dallas Mavericks vs Denver Nuggets
- Miami Heat vs Toronto Raptors
- Philadelphia 76ers vs Brooklyn Nets
- Phoenix Suns vs Los Angeles Lakers
- Indiana Pacers vs Milwaukee Bucks
- San Antonio Spurs vs Oklahoma City Thunder
- Cleveland Cavaliers vs New Orleans Pelicans
- Minnesota Timberwolves vs New York Knicks
- Sacramento Kings vs Detroit Pistons
- Portland Trail Blazers vs Orlando Magic
- Utah Jazz vs Memphis Grizzlies
- LA Clippers vs Houston Rockets
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We have reviewed every player from every team to help you find the best picks on Wednesday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Nikola Jokić (DEN, C) | $24,710 | 68.2 | 2.8 |
| Value | Moussa Diabaté (CHA, C) | $8,780 | 38.7 | 4.4 |
| Fade | Austin Reaves (LAL, SG/SF) | $18,500 | 34.9 | 1.9 |
| Cheapie | Jared McCain (PHI, SG) | $7,170 | 29.8 | 4.2 |
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 | Deni Avdija (POR) | $18,670 | 54.9 | 2.9 |
| Value | Ryan Nembhard (DAL) | $8,170 | 31 | 3.8 |
| Fade | Russell Westbrook (SAC) | $16,660 | 32.7 | 2 |
| Cheapie | Jase Richardson (ORL) | $6,000 | 19.6 | 3.3 |
SG (Shooting Guard)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Donovan Mitchell (CLE) | $18,810 | 51.9 | 2.8 |
| Value | Jared McCain (PHI) | $7,170 | 29.8 | 4.2 |
| Fade | Austin Reaves (LAL) | $18,500 | 34.9 | 1.9 |
| Cheapie | Jase Richardson (ORL) | $6,000 | 19.6 | 3.3 |
SF (Small Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Deni Avdija (POR) | $18,670 | 54.9 | 2.9 |
| Value | Justin Edwards (PHI) | $6,000 | 21.8 | 3.6 |
| Fade | Austin Reaves (LAL) | $18,500 | 34.9 | 1.9 |
| Cheapie | Sidy Cissoko (POR) | $6,560 | 20.4 | 3.1 |
PF (Power Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Anthony Davis (DAL) | $18,230 | 54.9 | 3 |
| Value | Asa Newell (ATL) | $6,000 | 20.4 | 3.4 |
| Fade | Zaccharie Risacher (ATL) | $11,490 | 22.2 | 1.9 |
| Cheapie | Karlo Matković (NOP) | $6,000 | 19.8 | 3.3 |
C (Center)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Nikola Jokić (DEN) | $24,710 | 68.2 | 2.8 |
| Value | Moussa Diabaté (CHA) | $8,780 | 38.7 | 4.4 |
| Fade | Rudy Gobert (MIN) | $14,890 | 28.4 | 1.9 |
| Cheapie | Jarred Vanderbilt (LAL) | $6,830 | 21.7 | 3.2 |
Conclusion
When building your NBA Wednesday teams, consider starting with a value player like Moussa Diabaté. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Nikola Jokić is a strong option. If you're seeking budget-friendly choices to free up salary cap for more studs, take a look at our cheapie options, including Jared McCain.
On the other hand, according to our model, Austin Reaves 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 slate closes at 11:10am 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 slate. The unique insights here can help you balance star power, value and budget management when you make your NBA DFS line-ups.
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