NBA Wednesday Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for November 12, 2025
Last updated: Nov 11, 2025, 11:57PM | Published: Nov 11, 2025, 8:57PM
Draftstars Australia's NBA Wednesday DFS contest commences at 11:40am AEDT on November 12, 2025, and Fantasy Insider has looked at the data 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 enhance your season-long fantasy line-ups on Wednesday and beyond.
Featured NBA Games
Draftstars' NBA Wednesday slate features these match-ups:
- Utah Jazz vs Indiana Pacers
- Philadelphia 76ers vs Boston Celtics
- New York Knicks vs Memphis Grizzlies
- Sacramento Kings vs Denver Nuggets
- Brooklyn Nets vs Toronto Raptors
- Oklahoma City Thunder vs Golden State Warriors
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We've reviewed every player from every team to help you find the best picks on Wednesday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Nikola Jokić (DEN, C) | $25,630 | 62.2 | 2.4 |
| Value | Cameron Johnson (DEN, PF/SF) | $8,950 | 32.9 | 3.7 |
| Fade | Russell Westbrook (SAC, PG) | $14,990 | 28.7 | 1.9 |
| Cheapie | Isaiah Collier (UTA, PG) | $6,000 | 20.8 | 3.5 |
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 those needing to stay under the salary cap, "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 | Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (OKC) | $20,230 | 48.2 | 2.4 |
| Value | Isaiah Collier (UTA) | $6,000 | 20.8 | 3.5 |
| Fade | Russell Westbrook (SAC) | $14,990 | 28.7 | 1.9 |
| Cheapie | Anfernee Simons (BOS) | $9,360 | 28.4 | 3 |
SG (Shooting Guard)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | RJ Barrett (TOR) | $13,830 | 40.2 | 2.9 |
| Value | Anfernee Simons (BOS) | $9,360 | 28.4 | 3 |
| Fade | Ajay Mitchell (OKC) | $12,870 | 25.7 | 2 |
| Cheapie | Malik Monk (SAC) | $9,090 | 26.4 | 2.9 |
SF (Small Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Jaylen Brown (BOS) | $16,060 | 41.8 | 2.6 |
| Value | Cameron Johnson (DEN) | $8,950 | 32.9 | 3.7 |
| Fade | Michael Porter (BKN) | $15,420 | 31.4 | 2 |
| Cheapie | Svi Mykhailiuk (UTA) | $6,640 | 21.8 | 3.3 |
PF (Power Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Pascal Siakam (IND) | $17,900 | 42.5 | 2.4 |
| Value | Cameron Johnson (DEN) | $8,950 | 32.9 | 3.7 |
| Fade | Michael Porter (BKN) | $15,420 | 31.4 | 2 |
| Cheapie | Kyle Filipowski (UTA) | $9,200 | 29.7 | 3.2 |
C (Center)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Nikola Jokić (DEN) | $25,630 | 62.2 | 2.4 |
| Value | Collin Murray-Boyles (TOR) | $7,100 | 23.3 | 3.3 |
| Fade | Isaiah Hartenstein (OKC) | $16,250 | 33.7 | 2.1 |
| Cheapie | Kyle Filipowski (UTA) | $9,200 | 29.7 | 3.2 |
Conclusion
When building your NBA Wednesday teams, consider starting with a value player like Cameron Johnson. 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 Isaiah Collier.
On the other hand, according to our model, Russell Westbrook is one of the worst 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 11:40am 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 give you an edge when you make your NBA DFS line-ups.
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