NBA Wednesday Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for November 5, 2025
Last updated: Nov 4, 2025, 5:57PM | Published: Nov 4, 2025, 7:57AM
Draftstars Australia's NBA Wednesday DFS contest commences at 11:30am AEDT on November 5, 2025, and Fantasy Insider has looked at the data for each player on the slate to help you make winning line-ups.
A handy 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 improve your season-long fantasy line-ups on Wednesday and beyond.
Featured NBA Games
Draftstars' NBA Wednesday slate includes these match-ups:
- Chicago Bulls vs Philadelphia 76ers
- Toronto Raptors vs Milwaukee Bucks
- Golden State Warriors vs Phoenix Suns
- New Orleans Pelicans vs Charlotte Hornets
- LA Clippers vs Oklahoma City Thunder
- Atlanta Hawks vs Orlando Magic
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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 | Giannis Antetokounmpo (MIL, PF/C) | $23,800 | 64.4 | 2.7 |
| Value | Immanuel Quickley (TOR, PG) | $11,370 | 38.6 | 3.4 |
| Fade | Ajay Mitchell (OKC, SG) | $11,730 | 15.8 | 1.3 |
| Cheapie | John Collins (LAC, C/PF) | $9,030 | 29.2 | 3.2 |
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 those needing to stay under the salary cap, "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 | LaMelo Ball (CHA) | $19,860 | 51.3 | 2.6 |
| Value | Immanuel Quickley (TOR) | $11,370 | 38.6 | 3.4 |
| Fade | Devin Booker (PHX) | $18,460 | 39.1 | 2.1 |
| Cheapie | Jeremiah Fears (NOP) | $9,480 | 27.4 | 2.9 |
SG (Shooting Guard)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | RJ Barrett (TOR) | $13,570 | 41.9 | 3.1 |
| Value | Desmond Bane (ORL) | $12,210 | 38.1 | 3.1 |
| Fade | Ajay Mitchell (OKC) | $11,730 | 15.8 | 1.3 |
| Cheapie | Sion James (CHA) | $7,770 | 22.5 | 2.9 |
SF (Small Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Josh Giddey (CHI) | $18,970 | 49.7 | 2.6 |
| Value | Miles Bridges (CHA) | $14,490 | 45.5 | 3.1 |
| Fade | Aaron Wiggins (OKC) | $10,170 | 21.8 | 2.1 |
| Cheapie | Kon Knueppel (CHA) | $9,930 | 28.8 | 2.9 |
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 | 29.2 | 3.2 |
| Fade | Chet Holmgren (OKC) | $16,960 | 34.1 | 2 |
| Cheapie | Sandro Mamukelashvili (TOR) | $6,000 | 18.7 | 3.1 |
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 | 29.2 | 3.2 |
| Fade | Chet Holmgren (OKC) | $16,960 | 34.1 | 2 |
| Cheapie | Jalen Smith (CHI) | $6,710 | 21.2 | 3.2 |
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 Immanuel Quickley. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Giannis Antetokounmpo is a strong option. If you're seeking budget-friendly choices to free up salary cap for more studs, check out our cheapie options, including John Collins.
On the other hand, according to our model, Ajay Mitchell 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 11:30am 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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