NBA Wednesday Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for March 4, 2026
Last updated: Mar 3, 2026, 9:58AM | Published: Mar 3, 2026, 8:00AM
Draftstars Australia's NBA Wednesday DFS contest starts at 11:00am AEDT on March 4, 2026, and Fantasy Insider has crunched the numbers for each 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 improve your season-long fantasy line-ups on Wednesday and beyond.
Featured NBA Games
Draftstars' NBA Wednesday slate features the following games:
- Orlando Magic vs Washington Wizards
- Miami Heat vs Brooklyn Nets
- Cleveland Cavaliers vs Detroit Pistons
- Toronto Raptors vs New York Knicks
- Minnesota Timberwolves vs Memphis Grizzlies
- Los Angeles Lakers vs New Orleans Pelicans
- Sacramento Kings vs Phoenix Suns
- Philadelphia 76ers vs San Antonio Spurs
- Chicago Bulls vs Oklahoma City Thunder
- Charlotte Hornets vs Dallas Mavericks
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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 | Luka Dončić (LAL, PG) | $22,260 | 65 | 2.9 |
| Value | Leonard Miller (CHI, SF) | $6,000 | 21.3 | 3.5 |
| Fade | Olivier-Maxence Prosper (MEM, C/PF) | $10,370 | 15.6 | 1.5 |
| Cheapie | Dylan Harper (SAS, PG/SG) | $9,230 | 28.3 | 3.1 |
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 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) | $22,260 | 65 | 2.9 |
| Value | Dylan Harper (SAS) | $9,230 | 28.3 | 3.1 |
| Fade | Javon Small (MEM) | $11,320 | 22.1 | 2 |
| Cheapie | Bones Hyland (MIN) | $6,080 | 16.2 | 2.7 |
SG (Shooting Guard)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Anthony Edwards (MIN) | $18,640 | 51.1 | 2.7 |
| Value | Dylan Harper (SAS) | $9,230 | 28.3 | 3.1 |
| Fade | Javon Small (MEM) | $11,320 | 22.1 | 2 |
| Cheapie | Luke Kennard (LAL) | $6,630 | 17.7 | 2.7 |
SF (Small Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | LeBron James (LAL) | $16,250 | 49.9 | 3.1 |
| Value | Leonard Miller (CHI) | $6,000 | 21.3 | 3.5 |
| Fade | GG Jackson (MEM) | $12,750 | 21.5 | 1.7 |
| Cheapie | Justin Champagnie (WAS) | $8,770 | 25.3 | 2.9 |
PF (Power Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Paolo Banchero (ORL) | $19,170 | 51.1 | 2.7 |
| Value | LeBron James (LAL) | $16,250 | 49.9 | 3.1 |
| Fade | Olivier-Maxence Prosper (MEM) | $10,370 | 15.6 | 1.5 |
| Cheapie | Tristan da Silva (ORL) | $9,820 | 26.4 | 2.7 |
C (Center)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Victor Wembanyama (SAS) | $20,520 | 56.9 | 2.8 |
| Value | Andre Drummond (PHI) | $11,420 | 32.9 | 2.9 |
| Fade | Olivier-Maxence Prosper (MEM) | $10,370 | 15.6 | 1.5 |
| Cheapie | Moritz Wagner (ORL) | $6,000 | 16.6 | 2.8 |
Conclusion
In DFS, creating an optimal line-up requires understanding key concepts and metrics. When building your NBA Wednesday teams, consider starting with a value player like Leonard Miller. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Luka Dončić is a strong option. If you're looking for budget-friendly choices to free up salary cap for more studs, explore our cheapie options, including Dylan Harper.
On the other hand, according to our model, Olivier-Maxence Prosper 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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