NBA Wednesday Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for November 5, 2025
Last updated: Nov 4, 2025, 11:57PM | Published: Nov 4, 2025, 7:57AM
Draftstars Australia's NBA Wednesday DFS contest kicks off at 11:40am AEDT on November 5, 2025, and Fantasy Insider has crunched the numbers for each player on the slate to help you build winning line-ups.
A handy Draftstars cheat sheet is a must for NBA fantasy players. This DFS preview is designed to help you assemble 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 includes the following games:
- LA Clippers vs Oklahoma City Thunder
- Golden State Warriors vs Phoenix Suns
- Toronto Raptors vs Milwaukee Bucks
- Atlanta Hawks vs Orlando Magic
- Chicago Bulls vs Philadelphia 76ers
- New Orleans Pelicans vs Charlotte Hornets
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We have 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 | Giannis Antetokounmpo (MIL, PF/C) | $23,800 | 64.4 | 2.7 |
| Value | John Collins (LAC, C/PF) | $9,030 | 34 | 3.8 |
| Fade | Ajay Mitchell (OKC, SG) | $11,730 | 15.8 | 1.3 |
| Cheapie | Jalen Smith (CHI, C) | $6,710 | 24 | 3.6 |
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'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 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 | Josh Giddey (CHI) | $18,970 | 52.6 | 2.8 |
| Value | Chris Paul (LAC) | $6,000 | 21.1 | 3.5 |
| Fade | Devin Booker (PHX) | $18,460 | 39.1 | 2.1 |
| Cheapie | Jeremiah Fears (NOP) | $9,480 | 31.4 | 3.3 |
SG (Shooting Guard)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | RJ Barrett (TOR) | $13,570 | 41.9 | 3.1 |
| Value | Collin Sexton (CHA) | $10,880 | 37.2 | 3.4 |
| Fade | Ajay Mitchell (OKC) | $11,730 | 15.8 | 1.3 |
| Cheapie | Sion James (CHA) | $7,770 | 24.9 | 3.2 |
SF (Small Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Josh Giddey (CHI) | $18,970 | 52.6 | 2.8 |
| Value | Saddiq Bey (NOP) | $7,290 | 24.2 | 3.3 |
| Fade | Aaron Wiggins (OKC) | $10,170 | 21.8 | 2.1 |
| Cheapie | Kon Knueppel (CHA) | $9,930 | 31.6 | 3.2 |
PF (Power Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Giannis Antetokounmpo (MIL) | $23,800 | 64.4 | 2.7 |
| Value | John Collins (LAC) | $9,030 | 34 | 3.8 |
| Fade | Chet Holmgren (OKC) | $16,960 | 34.1 | 2 |
| Cheapie | Saddiq Bey (NOP) | $7,290 | 24.2 | 3.3 |
C (Center)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Giannis Antetokounmpo (MIL) | $23,800 | 64.4 | 2.7 |
| Value | John Collins (LAC) | $9,030 | 34 | 3.8 |
| Fade | Chet Holmgren (OKC) | $16,960 | 34.1 | 2 |
| Cheapie | Jalen Smith (CHI) | $6,710 | 24 | 3.6 |
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 John Collins. 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, check out our cheapie options, including Jalen Smith.
On the other hand, according to our model, Ajay Mitchell is one of the lowest 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 contest. 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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