NBA Wednesday Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for March 5, 2025
Last updated: Mar 4, 2025, 11:58PM | Published: Mar 4, 2025, 7:57AM
Draftstars Australia's NBA Wednesday DFS contest begins at 11:10am AEDT on March 5, 2025, and Fantasy Insider has looked at the data for each 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 improve your season-long fantasy line-ups on Wednesday and beyond.
Featured NBA Games
Draftstars' NBA Wednesday slate consists of the following games:
- Atlanta Hawks vs Milwaukee Bucks
- San Antonio Spurs vs Brooklyn Nets
- Minnesota Timberwolves vs Philadelphia 76ers
- Indiana Pacers vs Houston Rockets
- Orlando Magic vs Toronto Raptors
- Chicago Bulls vs Cleveland Cavaliers
- Phoenix Suns vs LA Clippers
- Los Angeles Lakers vs New Orleans Pelicans
- New York Knicks vs Golden State Warriors
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We've reviewed every player from every team to help you make the best selections on Wednesday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Giannis Antetokounmpo (MIL, C/PF) | $22,500 | 65.9 | 2.9 |
| Value | Talen Horton-Tucker (CHI, SG/SF) | $6,000 | 26.5 | 4.4 |
| Fade | Donte DiVincenzo (MIN, PG) | $14,990 | 27 | 1.8 |
| Cheapie | Tre Jones (CHI, PG) | $6,440 | 28.2 | 4.4 |
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 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 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) | $20,670 | 57.9 | 2.8 |
| Value | Tre Jones (CHI) | $6,440 | 28.2 | 4.4 |
| Fade | Donte DiVincenzo (MIN) | $14,990 | 27 | 1.8 |
| Cheapie | Gabe Vincent (LAL) | $6,000 | 18.4 | 3.1 |
SG (Shooting Guard)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Anthony Edwards (MIN) | $19,410 | 47.6 | 2.5 |
| Value | Talen Horton-Tucker (CHI) | $6,000 | 26.5 | 4.4 |
| Fade | Keon Johnson (BKN) | $10,400 | 20.7 | 2 |
| Cheapie | Dalton Knecht (LAL) | $6,000 | 23.6 | 3.9 |
SF (Small Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | LeBron James (LAL) | $20,110 | 60.3 | 3 |
| Value | Talen Horton-Tucker (CHI) | $6,000 | 26.5 | 4.4 |
| Fade | Bradley Beal (PHX) | $14,960 | 30.6 | 2 |
| Cheapie | Dalton Knecht (LAL) | $6,000 | 23.6 | 3.9 |
PF (Power Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Giannis Antetokounmpo (MIL) | $22,500 | 65.9 | 2.9 |
| Value | Precious Achiuwa (NYK) | $8,000 | 27.5 | 3.4 |
| Fade | Zion Williamson (NOP) | $18,260 | 39.6 | 2.2 |
| Cheapie | Justin Edwards (PHI) | $6,560 | 18.4 | 2.8 |
C (Center)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Giannis Antetokounmpo (MIL) | $22,500 | 65.9 | 2.9 |
| Value | Precious Achiuwa (NYK) | $8,000 | 27.5 | 3.4 |
| Fade | Myles Turner (IND) | $14,740 | 30.7 | 2.1 |
| Cheapie | Jalen Smith (CHI) | $9,460 | 26.7 | 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 Talen Horton-Tucker. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Giannis Antetokounmpo 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 Tre Jones.
On the other hand, according to our model, Donte DiVincenzo is one of the lowest 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 11:10am 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 help you maximize points while adhering to the salary cap when you make your NBA DFS line-ups.
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