NBA Wednesday Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for November 19, 2025
Last updated: Nov 18, 2025, 11:58PM | Published: Nov 18, 2025, 7:57AM
Draftstars Australia's NBA Wednesday DFS contest kicks off at 11:10am AEDT on November 19, 2025, and Fantasy Insider has crunched the numbers for every 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 November 19 and beyond.
Featured NBA Games
Draftstars' NBA Wednesday slate consists of the following games:
- Brooklyn Nets vs Boston Celtics
- Atlanta Hawks vs Detroit Pistons
- Portland Trail Blazers vs Phoenix Suns
- San Antonio Spurs vs Memphis Grizzlies
- Orlando Magic vs Golden State Warriors
- Los Angeles Lakers vs Utah Jazz
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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 | Luka Dončić (LAL, PG) | $24,560 | 65.8 | 2.7 |
| Value | LeBron James (LAL, PF/SF) | $7,890 | 45.7 | 5.8 |
| Fade | Paul Reed (DET, C) | $10,910 | 17.2 | 1.6 |
| Cheapie | Mouhamed Gueye (ATL, PF) | $6,000 | 23.4 | 3.9 |
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) | $24,560 | 65.8 | 2.7 |
| Value | Anfernee Simons (BOS) | $8,250 | 23.5 | 2.8 |
| Fade | Anthony Black (ORL) | $10,560 | 21.5 | 2 |
| Cheapie | Egor Dëmin (BKN) | $8,540 | 17.6 | 2.1 |
SG (Shooting Guard)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Austin Reaves (LAL) | $19,020 | 49.8 | 2.6 |
| Value | Vince Williams (MEM) | $8,420 | 26.1 | 3.1 |
| Fade | Anthony Black (ORL) | $10,560 | 21.5 | 2 |
| Cheapie | Anfernee Simons (BOS) | $8,250 | 23.5 | 2.8 |
SF (Small Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Austin Reaves (LAL) | $19,020 | 49.8 | 2.6 |
| Value | LeBron James (LAL) | $7,890 | 45.7 | 5.8 |
| Fade | Michael Porter (BKN) | $16,940 | 32.9 | 1.9 |
| Cheapie | Vince Williams (MEM) | $8,420 | 26.1 | 3.1 |
PF (Power Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Deni Avdija (POR) | $18,640 | 47.5 | 2.5 |
| Value | LeBron James (LAL) | $7,890 | 45.7 | 5.8 |
| Fade | Michael Porter (BKN) | $16,940 | 32.9 | 1.9 |
| Cheapie | Mouhamed Gueye (ATL) | $6,000 | 23.4 | 3.9 |
C (Center)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Onyeka Okongwu (ATL) | $13,920 | 40 | 2.9 |
| Value | Onyeka Okongwu (ATL) | $13,920 | 40 | 2.9 |
| Fade | Paul Reed (DET) | $10,910 | 17.2 | 1.6 |
| Cheapie | Robert Williams (POR) | $7,210 | 19 | 2.6 |
Conclusion
When building your NBA Wednesday teams, consider starting with a value player like LeBron James. 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, take a look at our cheapie options, including Mouhamed Gueye.
On the other hand, according to our model, Paul Reed 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 11:10am 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 give you an edge when you make your NBA DFS line-ups.
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