NBA Wednesday Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for March 25, 2026
Last updated: Mar 24, 2026, 10:57PM | Published: Mar 24, 2026, 7:57AM
Draftstars Australia's NBA Wednesday DFS contest kicks off at 10:10am AEDT on March 25, 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 a must 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 March 25 and beyond.
Featured NBA Games
Draftstars' NBA Wednesday slate features the following match-ups:
- Cleveland Cavaliers vs Orlando Magic
- Charlotte Hornets vs Sacramento Kings
- New York Knicks vs New Orleans Pelicans
- Phoenix Suns vs Denver Nuggets
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We've reviewed every player from every team to help you make the best picks on Wednesday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Nikola Jokić (DEN, C) | $25,310 | 67.9 | 2.7 |
| Value | Patrick Baldwin (SAC, SF) | $6,000 | 23.2 | 3.9 |
| Fade | Christian Braun (DEN, SG/SF) | $10,770 | 23.9 | 2.2 |
| Cheapie | Jevon Carter (ORL, PG) | $6,000 | 22.8 | 3.8 |
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 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 | LaMelo Ball (CHA) | $15,960 | 51.7 | 3.2 |
| Value | Jevon Carter (ORL) | $6,000 | 22.8 | 3.8 |
| Fade | Coby White (CHA) | $10,900 | 27.1 | 2.5 |
| Cheapie | Jose Alvarado (NYK) | $6,000 | 15 | 2.5 |
SG (Shooting Guard)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Donovan Mitchell (CLE) | $16,770 | 47.9 | 2.9 |
| Value | Daeqwon Plowden (SAC) | $7,500 | 25.3 | 3.4 |
| Fade | Christian Braun (DEN) | $10,770 | 23.9 | 2.2 |
| Cheapie | Mikal Bridges (NYK) | $9,310 | 30.8 | 3.3 |
SF (Small Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Trey Murphy (NOP) | $13,920 | 44.8 | 3.2 |
| Value | Patrick Baldwin (SAC) | $6,000 | 23.2 | 3.9 |
| Fade | Christian Braun (DEN) | $10,770 | 23.9 | 2.2 |
| Cheapie | Max Strus (CLE) | $7,160 | 24.2 | 3.4 |
PF (Power Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Karl-Anthony Towns (NYK) | $18,140 | 43.5 | 2.4 |
| Value | Saddiq Bey (NOP) | $12,080 | 39.4 | 3.3 |
| Fade | Evan Mobley (CLE) | $16,170 | 38.2 | 2.4 |
| Cheapie | Royce O'Neale (PHX) | $8,200 | 25 | 3 |
C (Center)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Nikola Jokić (DEN) | $25,310 | 67.9 | 2.7 |
| Value | Goga Bitadze (ORL) | $6,000 | 20.7 | 3.4 |
| Fade | Maxime Raynaud (SAC) | $13,780 | 30.8 | 2.2 |
| Cheapie | Oso Ighodaro (PHX) | $9,880 | 28.7 | 2.9 |
Conclusion
When building your NBA Wednesday teams, consider starting with a value player like Patrick Baldwin. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Nikola Jokić is a strong option. If you're looking for budget-friendly choices to free up salary cap for more studs, check out our cheapie options, including Jevon Carter.
On the other hand, according to our model, Christian Braun is one of the lowest value options on the slate, suggesting you might want to limit exposure to him if building multiple line-ups.
Ready to go? Draftstars' NBA Wednesday slate closes at 10:10am 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 contest. The unique insights here can help you balance star power, value and budget management when you make your NBA DFS line-ups.
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