NBA Wednesday Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for October 21, 2026
Last updated: Oct 20, 2026, 1:57AM | Published: Oct 19, 2026, 11:57PM
Draftstars Australia's NBA Wednesday DFS contest kicks off at 10:00am AEDT on October 21, 2026, and Fantasy Insider has crunched the numbers for each player on the slate to help you make winning line-ups.
A handy Draftstars cheat sheet is essential for NBA fantasy players. This DFS preview is designed to help you put together your fantasy teams for Draftstars' NBA contests and enhance your season-long fantasy line-ups on October 21 and beyond.
Featured NBA Games
Draftstars' NBA Wednesday slate includes the following match-ups:
- San Antonio Spurs vs Oklahoma City Thunder
- New York Knicks vs Philadelphia 76ers
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We have reviewed every player from every team to help you make the best choices on Wednesday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Victor Wembanyama (SAS, C) | $19,790 | 51.4 | 2.6 |
| Value | OG Anunoby (NYK, PF) | $12,110 | 37.2 | 3.1 |
| Fade | Chet Holmgren (OKC, PF) | $13,790 | 29.6 | 2.1 |
| Cheapie | Cason Wallace (OKC, SG) | $8,080 | 21.6 | 2.7 |
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 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) | $18,320 | 43.4 | 2.4 |
| Value | Dylan Harper (SAS) | $10,840 | 30.3 | 2.8 |
| Fade | Jalen Brunson (NYK) | $17,090 | 37.9 | 2.2 |
| Cheapie | Ajay Mitchell (OKC) | $9,300 | 23.7 | 2.5 |
SG (Shooting Guard)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Stephon Castle (SAS) | $13,830 | 33.6 | 2.4 |
| Value | VJ Edgecombe (PHI) | $11,440 | 32.4 | 2.8 |
| Fade | Mikal Bridges (NYK) | $12,200 | 29.5 | 2.4 |
| Cheapie | Cason Wallace (OKC) | $8,080 | 21.6 | 2.7 |
SF (Small Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Jaylen Brown (PHI) | $15,220 | 43.4 | 2.9 |
| Value | Jaylen Brown (PHI) | $15,220 | 43.4 | 2.9 |
| Fade | Jalen Williams (OKC) | $14,130 | 33.6 | 2.4 |
| Cheapie | Julian Champagnie (SAS) | $6,450 | 17 | 2.6 |
PF (Power Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | LeBron James (PHI) | $14,500 | 38.5 | 2.7 |
| Value | OG Anunoby (NYK) | $12,110 | 37.2 | 3.1 |
| Fade | Chet Holmgren (OKC) | $13,790 | 29.6 | 2.1 |
| Cheapie | Julian Champagnie (SAS) | $6,450 | 17 | 2.6 |
C (Center)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Victor Wembanyama (SAS) | $19,790 | 51.4 | 2.6 |
| Value | Isaiah Hartenstein (OKC) | $10,170 | 29.4 | 2.9 |
| Fade | Joel Embiid (PHI) | $15,290 | 36.3 | 2.4 |
| Cheapie | Jaylin Williams (OKC) | $6,070 | 14.2 | 2.3 |
Conclusion
When building your NBA Wednesday teams, consider starting with a value player like OG Anunoby. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Victor Wembanyama 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 Cason Wallace.
On the other hand, according to our model, Chet Holmgren 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 10:00am 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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