NBA Wednesday Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for December 31, 2025
Last updated: Dec 31, 2025, 12:57AM | Published: Dec 30, 2025, 7:57AM
Draftstars Australia's NBA Wednesday DFS contest kicks off at 12:10pm AEDT on December 31, 2025, and Fantasy Insider has crunched the numbers for each player on the slate to help you make winning line-ups.
A reliable 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 Wednesday and beyond.
Featured NBA Games
Draftstars' NBA Wednesday slate features these games:
- Los Angeles Lakers vs Detroit Pistons
- Utah Jazz vs Boston Celtics
- LA Clippers vs Sacramento Kings
- Memphis Grizzlies vs Philadelphia 76ers
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We've reviewed every player from every team to help you find the best selections on Wednesday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Luka Dončić (LAL, PG) | $23,620 | 57.7 | 2.4 |
| Value | Jarred Vanderbilt (LAL, PF/C) | $6,760 | 21.8 | 3.2 |
| Fade | Keegan Murray (SAC, PF) | $12,020 | 20.8 | 1.7 |
| Cheapie | GG Jackson (MEM, PF/SF) | $6,900 | 21 | 3 |
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 | Luka Dončić (LAL) | $23,620 | 57.7 | 2.4 |
| Value | Derrick White (BOS) | $16,040 | 44.4 | 2.8 |
| Fade | Dennis Schröder (SAC) | $11,210 | 20 | 1.8 |
| Cheapie | Anfernee Simons (BOS) | $7,900 | 21.7 | 2.7 |
SG (Shooting Guard)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Derrick White (BOS) | $16,040 | 44.4 | 2.8 |
| Value | Ausar Thompson (DET) | $10,360 | 29.8 | 2.9 |
| Fade | Jaylen Wells (MEM) | $11,130 | 23.1 | 2.1 |
| Cheapie | Anfernee Simons (BOS) | $7,900 | 21.7 | 2.7 |
SF (Small Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Jaylen Brown (BOS) | $18,890 | 53.6 | 2.8 |
| Value | GG Jackson (MEM) | $6,900 | 21 | 3 |
| Fade | Jaylen Wells (MEM) | $11,130 | 23.1 | 2.1 |
| Cheapie | Duncan Robinson (DET) | $8,270 | 22.3 | 2.7 |
PF (Power Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Kawhi Leonard (LAC) | $20,580 | 48.8 | 2.4 |
| Value | Jarred Vanderbilt (LAL) | $6,760 | 21.8 | 3.2 |
| Fade | Keegan Murray (SAC) | $12,020 | 20.8 | 1.7 |
| Cheapie | GG Jackson (MEM) | $6,900 | 21 | 3 |
C (Center)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Joel Embiid (PHI) | $17,450 | 45.1 | 2.6 |
| Value | Jarred Vanderbilt (LAL) | $6,760 | 21.8 | 3.2 |
| Fade | Jaren Jackson (MEM) | $16,450 | 35.8 | 2.2 |
| Cheapie | Isaiah Stewart (DET) | $8,860 | 21.2 | 2.4 |
Conclusion
In DFS, creating an optimal line-up requires understanding key concepts and metrics. When building your NBA Wednesday teams, consider starting with a value player like Jarred Vanderbilt. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Luka Dončić is a strong option. If you're seeking budget-friendly choices to free up salary cap for more studs, explore our cheapie options, including GG Jackson.
On the other hand, according to our model, Keegan Murray is one of the worst value options on the slate, suggesting you might want to limit exposure to him if building multiple line-ups.
Ready to go? Draftstars' NBA Wednesday slate closes at 12:10pm 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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