NBA Wednesday Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for February 26, 2025
Last updated: Feb 25, 2025, 11:58PM | Published: Feb 25, 2025, 10:58AM
Draftstars Australia's NBA Wednesday DFS contest commences at 11:10am AEDT on February 26, 2025, and Fantasy Insider has looked at the data for every player on the slate to help you build winning line-ups.
A handy Draftstars cheat sheet is crucial 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 26 and beyond.
Featured NBA Games
Draftstars' NBA Wednesday slate consists of the following games:
- Toronto Raptors vs Boston Celtics
- Houston Rockets vs Milwaukee Bucks
- Memphis Grizzlies vs Phoenix Suns
- Orlando Magic vs Cleveland Cavaliers
- Golden State Warriors vs Charlotte Hornets
- New Orleans Pelicans vs San Antonio Spurs
- Los Angeles Lakers vs Dallas Mavericks
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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 | Giannis Antetokounmpo (MIL, C/PF) | $22,290 | 58.3 | 2.6 |
| Value | Neemias Queta (BOS, C) | $6,000 | 21 | 3.5 |
| Fade | Bismack Biyombo (SAS, C) | $11,890 | 19.3 | 1.6 |
| Cheapie | Nick Smith (CHA, SG/SF) | $7,960 | 26.3 | 3.3 |
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 | Luka Dončić (LAL) | $20,430 | 54.4 | 2.7 |
| Value | Elfrid Payton (CHA) | $6,970 | 21.7 | 3.1 |
| Fade | Austin Reaves (LAL) | $16,880 | 38.7 | 2.3 |
| Cheapie | Luke Kennard (MEM) | $7,690 | 20.5 | 2.7 |
SG (Shooting Guard)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Devin Booker (PHX) | $17,970 | 47.8 | 2.7 |
| Value | Nick Smith (CHA) | $7,960 | 26.3 | 3.3 |
| Fade | Klay Thompson (DAL) | $10,720 | 22.6 | 2.1 |
| Cheapie | Luke Kennard (MEM) | $7,690 | 20.5 | 2.7 |
SF (Small Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | LeBron James (LAL) | $21,250 | 54.5 | 2.6 |
| Value | Nick Smith (CHA) | $7,960 | 26.3 | 3.3 |
| Fade | Max Christie (DAL) | $10,800 | 22.9 | 2.1 |
| Cheapie | Sam Hauser (BOS) | $6,890 | 22.6 | 3.3 |
PF (Power Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Giannis Antetokounmpo (MIL) | $22,290 | 58.3 | 2.6 |
| Value | Sam Hauser (BOS) | $6,890 | 22.6 | 3.3 |
| Fade | De'Andre Hunter (CLE) | $10,560 | 24.1 | 2.3 |
| Cheapie | Keldon Johnson (SAS) | $9,210 | 26.1 | 2.8 |
C (Center)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Giannis Antetokounmpo (MIL) | $22,290 | 58.3 | 2.6 |
| Value | Neemias Queta (BOS) | $6,000 | 21 | 3.5 |
| Fade | Bismack Biyombo (SAS) | $11,890 | 19.3 | 1.6 |
| Cheapie | Kelly Olynyk (NOP) | $9,440 | 27 | 2.9 |
Conclusion
When building your NBA Wednesday teams, consider starting with a value player like Neemias Queta. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Giannis Antetokounmpo 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 Nick Smith.
On the other hand, according to our model, Bismack Biyombo is one of the lowest value options on the slate, suggesting you might want to limit exposure to him if building out 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 give you an edge when you make your NBA DFS line-ups.
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