NBA Wednesday Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for January 8, 2025
Last updated: Jan 7, 2025, 10:57PM | Published: Jan 7, 2025, 7:57AM
Draftstars Australia's NBA Wednesday DFS contest commences at 11:00am AEDT on January 8, 2025, and Fantasy Insider has crunched the numbers for each player on the slate to help you create winning line-ups.
A reliable 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 Wednesday and beyond.
Featured NBA Games
Draftstars' NBA Wednesday slate features these games:
- Washington Wizards vs Houston Rockets
- New Orleans Pelicans vs Minnesota Timberwolves
- Dallas Mavericks vs Los Angeles Lakers
- Golden State Warriors vs Miami Heat
- Denver Nuggets vs Boston Celtics
- Utah Jazz vs Atlanta Hawks
- Charlotte Hornets vs Phoenix Suns
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We have reviewed every player from every team to help you make the best choices on Wednesday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Anthony Davis (LAL, C) | $20,900 | 60.5 | 2.9 |
| Value | Terry Rozier (MIA, PG) | $9,010 | 28.1 | 3.1 |
| Fade | Justin Champagnie (WAS, SF) | $10,010 | 16.7 | 1.7 |
| Cheapie | Naz Reid (MIN, PF/C) | $9,480 | 29.2 | 3.1 |
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 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 | Trae Young (ATL) | $19,270 | 55.6 | 2.9 |
| Value | Terry Rozier (MIA) | $9,010 | 28.1 | 3.1 |
| Fade | Payton Pritchard (BOS) | $11,260 | 23.4 | 2.1 |
| Cheapie | Mike Conley (MIN) | $9,010 | 23.4 | 2.6 |
SG (Shooting Guard)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Anthony Edwards (MIN) | $17,090 | 45.2 | 2.6 |
| Value | Bogdan Bogdanović (ATL) | $8,480 | 25.8 | 3 |
| Fade | Bilal Coulibaly (WAS) | $12,100 | 22.1 | 1.8 |
| Cheapie | Moses Moody (GSW) | $6,950 | 18.7 | 2.7 |
SF (Small Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Jayson Tatum (BOS) | $20,140 | 48.8 | 2.4 |
| Value | Naji Marshall (DAL) | $8,530 | 26.1 | 3.1 |
| Fade | Justin Champagnie (WAS) | $10,010 | 16.7 | 1.7 |
| Cheapie | Bogdan Bogdanović (ATL) | $8,480 | 25.8 | 3 |
PF (Power Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Jayson Tatum (BOS) | $20,140 | 48.8 | 2.4 |
| Value | Naz Reid (MIN) | $9,480 | 29.2 | 3.1 |
| Fade | Miles Bridges (CHA) | $17,370 | 31 | 1.8 |
| Cheapie | Naji Marshall (DAL) | $8,530 | 26.1 | 3.1 |
C (Center)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Anthony Davis (LAL) | $20,900 | 60.5 | 2.9 |
| Value | Naz Reid (MIN) | $9,480 | 29.2 | 3.1 |
| Fade | Jusuf Nurkić (PHX) | $11,890 | 20 | 1.7 |
| Cheapie | Steven Adams (HOU) | $6,000 | 17.7 | 3 |
Conclusion
When building your NBA Wednesday teams, consider starting with a value player like Terry Rozier. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Anthony Davis 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 Naz Reid.
On the other hand, according to our model, Justin Champagnie 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 11:00am 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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