NBA Wednesday Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for March 11, 2026
Last updated: Mar 10, 2026, 10:59AM | Published: Mar 10, 2026, 8:00AM
Draftstars Australia's NBA Wednesday DFS contest kicks off at 10:00am AEDT on March 11, 2026, 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 build 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 consists of the following match-ups:
- Brooklyn Nets vs Detroit Pistons
- Sacramento Kings vs Indiana Pacers
- Golden State Warriors vs Chicago Bulls
- Miami Heat vs Washington Wizards
- Milwaukee Bucks vs Phoenix Suns
- Portland Trail Blazers vs Charlotte Hornets
- Los Angeles Lakers vs Minnesota Timberwolves
- Houston Rockets vs Toronto Raptors
- San Antonio Spurs vs Boston Celtics
- Atlanta Hawks vs Dallas Mavericks
- Philadelphia 76ers vs Memphis Grizzlies
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We have 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) | $22,310 | 66.8 | 3 |
| Value | Jalen Johnson (ATL, PF) | $18,910 | 60.3 | 3.2 |
| Fade | Julian Reese (WAS, C) | $10,280 | 12.1 | 1.2 |
| Cheapie | Pelle Larsson (MIA, SF/SG) | $9,520 | 28.5 | 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'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 | Luka Dončić (LAL) | $22,310 | 66.8 | 3 |
| Value | Luka Dončić (LAL) | $22,310 | 66.8 | 3 |
| Fade | Javon Small (MEM) | $11,070 | 18.6 | 1.7 |
| Cheapie | Marcus Sasser (DET) | $7,450 | 19.9 | 2.7 |
SG (Shooting Guard)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Anthony Edwards (MIN) | $18,000 | 46.8 | 2.6 |
| Value | Kon Knueppel (CHA) | $12,710 | 39.7 | 3.1 |
| Fade | Javon Small (MEM) | $11,070 | 18.6 | 1.7 |
| Cheapie | Pelle Larsson (MIA) | $9,520 | 28.5 | 3 |
SF (Small Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Jaylen Brown (BOS) | $18,260 | 54.1 | 3 |
| Value | Kon Knueppel (CHA) | $12,710 | 39.7 | 3.1 |
| Fade | GG Jackson (MEM) | $11,890 | 22.3 | 1.9 |
| Cheapie | Pelle Larsson (MIA) | $9,520 | 28.5 | 3 |
PF (Power Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Jalen Johnson (ATL) | $18,910 | 60.3 | 3.2 |
| Value | Jalen Johnson (ATL) | $18,910 | 60.3 | 3.2 |
| Fade | Jonathan Kuminga (ATL) | $11,100 | 20.7 | 1.9 |
| Cheapie | Ronald Holland (DET) | $7,090 | 19.5 | 2.8 |
C (Center)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Victor Wembanyama (SAS) | $19,970 | 55.3 | 2.8 |
| Value | Kel'el Ware (MIA) | $13,690 | 40 | 2.9 |
| Fade | Julian Reese (WAS) | $10,280 | 12.1 | 1.2 |
| Cheapie | Marvin Bagley (DAL) | $9,480 | 26.3 | 2.8 |
Conclusion
When building your NBA Wednesday teams, consider starting with a value player like Jalen Johnson. 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, check out our cheapie options, including Pelle Larsson.
On the other hand, according to our model, Julian Reese 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 10:00am 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 help you maximize points while adhering to the salary cap when you make your NBA DFS line-ups.
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