NBA Wednesday Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for January 14, 2026
Last updated: Jan 13, 2026, 11:57PM | Published: Jan 13, 2026, 7:58AM
Draftstars Australia's NBA Wednesday DFS contest begins at 11:30am AEDT on January 14, 2026, and Fantasy Insider has crunched the numbers for every player on the slate to help you create 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 enhance your season-long fantasy line-ups on Wednesday and beyond.
Featured NBA Games
Draftstars' NBA Wednesday slate features these match-ups:
- Golden State Warriors vs Portland Trail Blazers
- Milwaukee Bucks vs Minnesota Timberwolves
- Miami Heat vs Phoenix Suns
- Oklahoma City Thunder vs San Antonio Spurs
- New Orleans Pelicans vs Denver Nuggets
- Houston Rockets vs Chicago Bulls
- Los Angeles Lakers vs Atlanta Hawks
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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 | Luka Dončić (LAL, PG) | $23,290 | 62.2 | 2.7 |
| Value | Bobby Portis (MIL, PF/C) | $9,520 | 31.8 | 3.3 |
| Fade | Jrue Holiday (POR, PG) | $14,400 | 19.1 | 1.3 |
| Cheapie | Vít Krejčí (ATL, SG/SF) | $7,070 | 22.6 | 3.2 |
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 budget-conscious strategies, "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) | $23,290 | 62.2 | 2.7 |
| Value | Ryan Rollins (MIL) | $13,050 | 38 | 2.9 |
| Fade | Jrue Holiday (POR) | $14,400 | 19.1 | 1.3 |
| Cheapie | De'Anthony Melton (GSW) | $8,610 | 24.2 | 2.8 |
SG (Shooting Guard)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Kevin Durant (HOU) | $18,300 | 46.1 | 2.5 |
| Value | Vít Krejčí (ATL) | $7,070 | 22.6 | 3.2 |
| Fade | Jalen Pickett (DEN) | $10,520 | 19.7 | 1.9 |
| Cheapie | De'Anthony Melton (GSW) | $8,610 | 24.2 | 2.8 |
SF (Small Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | LeBron James (LAL) | $18,460 | 52 | 2.8 |
| Value | Vít Krejčí (ATL) | $7,070 | 22.6 | 3.2 |
| Fade | Bruce Brown (DEN) | $10,040 | 18.6 | 1.9 |
| Cheapie | Jordan Goodwin (PHX) | $9,170 | 22.6 | 2.5 |
PF (Power Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Giannis Antetokounmpo (MIL) | $20,330 | 56.6 | 2.8 |
| Value | Bobby Portis (MIL) | $9,520 | 31.8 | 3.3 |
| Fade | Zeke Nnaji (DEN) | $11,490 | 15.7 | 1.4 |
| Cheapie | Jarred Vanderbilt (LAL) | $6,940 | 19.1 | 2.8 |
C (Center)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Giannis Antetokounmpo (MIL) | $20,330 | 56.6 | 2.8 |
| Value | Bobby Portis (MIL) | $9,520 | 31.8 | 3.3 |
| Fade | Zeke Nnaji (DEN) | $11,490 | 15.7 | 1.4 |
| Cheapie | Steven Adams (HOU) | $9,100 | 25.3 | 2.8 |
Conclusion
When building your NBA Wednesday teams, consider starting with a value player like Bobby Portis. 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 Vít Krejčí.
On the other hand, according to our model, Jrue Holiday 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 11:30am 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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