NBA Wednesday Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for January 28, 2026
Last updated: Jan 27, 2026, 11:33PM | Published: Jan 27, 2026, 9:23AM
Draftstars Australia's NBA Wednesday DFS contest starts at 11:10am AEDT on January 28, 2026, and Fantasy Insider has crunched the numbers for every player on the slate to help you build winning line-ups.
An accurate Draftstars cheat sheet is crucial for NBA fantasy players. This DFS preview is designed to help you assemble your fantasy teams for Draftstars' NBA contests and improve your season-long fantasy line-ups on January 28 and beyond.
Featured NBA Games
Draftstars' NBA Wednesday slate features these match-ups:
- Utah Jazz vs LA Clippers
- Philadelphia 76ers vs Milwaukee Bucks
- New York Knicks vs Sacramento Kings
- Oklahoma City Thunder vs New Orleans Pelicans
- Denver Nuggets vs Detroit Pistons
- Washington Wizards vs Portland Trail Blazers
- Phoenix Suns vs Brooklyn Nets
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We've reviewed every player from every team to help you find the best choices on Wednesday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (OKC, PG) | $21,320 | 59.1 | 2.8 |
| Value | Donovan Clingan (POR, C) | $12,620 | 42.2 | 3.3 |
| Fade | Jrue Holiday (POR, PG) | $13,280 | 24.3 | 1.8 |
| Cheapie | Nique Clifford (SAC, SG) | $6,000 | 19.4 | 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'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 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 | Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (OKC) | $21,320 | 59.1 | 2.8 |
| Value | Jalen Brunson (NYK) | $16,910 | 48.7 | 2.9 |
| Fade | Jrue Holiday (POR) | $13,280 | 24.3 | 1.8 |
| Cheapie | Egor Dëmin (BKN) | $8,710 | 22.5 | 2.6 |
SG (Shooting Guard)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Trey Murphy (NOP) | $15,980 | 37.4 | 2.3 |
| Value | Nique Clifford (SAC) | $6,000 | 19.4 | 3.2 |
| Fade | Quentin Grimes (PHI) | $10,120 | 19.7 | 1.9 |
| Cheapie | Kobe Sanders (LAC) | $6,600 | 18.7 | 2.8 |
SF (Small Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Deni Avdija (POR) | $18,170 | 51.6 | 2.8 |
| Value | Paul George (PHI) | $12,130 | 36.6 | 3 |
| Fade | Brice Sensabaugh (UTA) | $11,260 | 23.2 | 2.1 |
| Cheapie | Royce O'Neale (PHX) | $9,830 | 29.3 | 3 |
PF (Power Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Kawhi Leonard (LAC) | $17,890 | 45.7 | 2.6 |
| Value | Royce O'Neale (PHX) | $9,830 | 29.3 | 3 |
| Fade | Lauri Markkanen (UTA) | $17,810 | 37.9 | 2.1 |
| Cheapie | Kenrich Williams (OKC) | $8,300 | 23.3 | 2.8 |
C (Center)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Karl-Anthony Towns (NYK) | $17,390 | 44.5 | 2.6 |
| Value | Donovan Clingan (POR) | $12,620 | 42.2 | 3.3 |
| Fade | Jaylin Williams (OKC) | $10,240 | 20.7 | 2 |
| Cheapie | Isaiah Stewart (DET) | $8,850 | 22.7 | 2.6 |
Conclusion
When building your NBA Wednesday teams, consider starting with a value player like Donovan Clingan. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is a strong option. If you're looking for budget-friendly choices to free up salary cap for more studs, take a look at our cheapie options, including Nique Clifford.
On the other hand, according to our model, Jrue Holiday 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 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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