NBA Wednesday Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for October 28, 2026
Last updated: Oct 27, 2026, 10:57PM | Published: Oct 27, 2026, 7:57AM
Draftstars Australia's NBA Wednesday DFS contest kicks off at 10:30am AEDT on October 28, 2026, and Fantasy Insider has crunched the numbers for every player on the slate to help you make winning line-ups.
A reliable Draftstars cheat sheet is a must for NBA fantasy players. This DFS preview is designed to help you build your fantasy teams for Draftstars' NBA contests and enhance your season-long fantasy line-ups on October 28 and beyond.
Featured NBA Games
Draftstars' NBA Wednesday slate includes the following games:
- Boston Celtics vs Brooklyn Nets
- Los Angeles Lakers vs Portland Trail Blazers
- New York Knicks vs Detroit Pistons
- San Antonio Spurs vs Sacramento Kings
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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 | Luka Dončić (LAL, PG) | $22,790 | 58.9 | 2.6 |
| Value | De'Andre Hunter (SAC, PF/SF) | $8,700 | 27.4 | 3.1 |
| Fade | Daniss Jenkins (DET, PG) | $10,500 | 17.3 | 1.6 |
| Cheapie | Matisse Thybulle (LAL, SF/PF) | $7,030 | 21.2 | 3 |
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 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 | Luka Dončić (LAL) | $22,790 | 58.9 | 2.6 |
| Value | Dylan Harper (SAS) | $12,730 | 36.8 | 2.9 |
| Fade | Daniss Jenkins (DET) | $10,500 | 17.3 | 1.6 |
| Cheapie | Mikel Brown (BKN) | $6,890 | 19.4 | 2.8 |
SG (Shooting Guard)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Stephon Castle (SAS) | $14,160 | 42 | 3 |
| Value | Stephon Castle (SAS) | $14,160 | 42 | 3 |
| Fade | Collin Sexton (LAL) | $10,510 | 19.4 | 1.8 |
| Cheapie | Duncan Robinson (DET) | $8,490 | 23.5 | 2.8 |
SF (Small Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Deni Avdija (POR) | $16,560 | 47.1 | 2.8 |
| Value | De'Andre Hunter (SAC) | $8,700 | 27.4 | 3.1 |
| Fade | Mikal Bridges (NYK) | $10,670 | 22.4 | 2.1 |
| Cheapie | Matisse Thybulle (LAL) | $7,030 | 21.2 | 3 |
PF (Power Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Jayson Tatum (BOS) | $18,490 | 53.2 | 2.9 |
| Value | De'Andre Hunter (SAC) | $8,700 | 27.4 | 3.1 |
| Fade | Toumani Camara (POR) | $10,170 | 21.5 | 2.1 |
| Cheapie | Matisse Thybulle (LAL) | $7,030 | 21.2 | 3 |
C (Center)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Victor Wembanyama (SAS) | $19,860 | 56.1 | 2.8 |
| Value | Sandro Mamukelashvili (LAL) | $8,480 | 25.4 | 3 |
| Fade | Domantas Sabonis (SAC) | $18,590 | 39.3 | 2.1 |
| Cheapie | Mitchell Robinson (BOS) | $8,860 | 24.5 | 2.8 |
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 De'Andre Hunter. 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 Matisse Thybulle.
On the other hand, according to our model, Daniss Jenkins 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 10:30am 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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