NBA Wednesday Late Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for December 24, 2025
Last updated: Dec 23, 2025, 9:57AM | Published: Dec 23, 2025, 7:58AM
Draftstars Australia's NBA Wednesday Late DFS contest begins at 2:00pm AEDT on December 24, 2025, and Fantasy Insider has crunched the numbers for every player on the slate to help you create winning line-ups.
An accurate Draftstars cheat sheet is essential 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 December 24 and beyond.
Featured NBA Games
Draftstars' NBA Wednesday Late slate features these match-ups:
- LA Clippers vs Houston Rockets
- Sacramento Kings vs Detroit Pistons
- Portland Trail Blazers 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 | Deni Avdija (POR, SF/PG) | $18,670 | 51.7 | 2.8 |
| Value | Tobias Harris (DET, PF) | $9,890 | 27.7 | 2.8 |
| Fade | Jerami Grant (POR, PF) | $14,610 | 26.3 | 1.8 |
| Cheapie | Goga Bitadze (ORL, C) | $7,480 | 20.6 | 2.8 |
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 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 | Deni Avdija (POR) | $18,670 | 51.7 | 2.8 |
| Value | Deni Avdija (POR) | $18,670 | 51.7 | 2.8 |
| Fade | Russell Westbrook (SAC) | $16,660 | 32.8 | 2 |
| Cheapie | Tyus Jones (ORL) | $6,000 | 10 | 1.7 |
SG (Shooting Guard)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Kevin Durant (HOU) | $17,270 | 44.1 | 2.6 |
| Value | Desmond Bane (ORL) | $13,740 | 37.9 | 2.8 |
| Fade | Anthony Black (ORL) | $12,870 | 29.1 | 2.3 |
| Cheapie | Sidy Cissoko (POR) | $6,560 | 17 | 2.6 |
SF (Small Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Deni Avdija (POR) | $18,670 | 51.7 | 2.8 |
| Value | Deni Avdija (POR) | $18,670 | 51.7 | 2.8 |
| Fade | Jabari Smith (HOU) | $14,680 | 30.1 | 2.1 |
| Cheapie | Tristan da Silva (ORL) | $7,870 | 21.5 | 2.7 |
PF (Power Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Paolo Banchero (ORL) | $17,480 | 47.8 | 2.7 |
| Value | Tobias Harris (DET) | $9,890 | 27.7 | 2.8 |
| Fade | Jerami Grant (POR) | $14,610 | 26.3 | 1.8 |
| Cheapie | Tristan da Silva (ORL) | $7,870 | 21.5 | 2.7 |
C (Center)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Alperen Sengun (HOU) | $19,960 | 47.6 | 2.4 |
| Value | Goga Bitadze (ORL) | $7,480 | 20.6 | 2.8 |
| Fade | Donovan Clingan (POR) | $12,690 | 29.1 | 2.3 |
| Cheapie | Dylan Cardwell (SAC) | $6,610 | 17 | 2.6 |
Conclusion
When building your NBA Wednesday Late teams, consider starting with a value player like Tobias Harris. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Deni Avdija is a strong option. If you're seeking budget-friendly choices to free up salary cap for more studs, explore our cheapie options, including Goga Bitadze.
On the other hand, according to our model, Jerami Grant 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 Late slate closes at 2:00pm 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 Late 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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