NBA Wednesday Late Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for January 8, 2025
Last updated: Jan 8, 2025, 1:57AM | Published: Jan 7, 2025, 7:57AM
Draftstars Australia's NBA Wednesday Late DFS contest kicks off at 2:06pm AEDT on January 8, 2025, and Fantasy Insider has looked at the data for each player on the slate to help you create 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 Wednesday and beyond.
Featured NBA Games
Draftstars' NBA Wednesday Late slate features the following games:
- Golden State Warriors vs Miami Heat
- Denver Nuggets vs Boston Celtics
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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 | Nikola Jokić (DEN, C) | $26,240 | 58.8 | 2.2 |
| Value | Sam Hauser (BOS, PF/SF) | $6,070 | 24.6 | 4 |
| Fade | Michael Porter (DEN, PF/SF) | $13,820 | 31 | 2.2 |
| Cheapie | Terry Rozier (MIA, PG) | $9,010 | 29 | 3.2 |
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 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 | Stephen Curry (GSW) | $16,050 | 43.1 | 2.7 |
| Value | Terry Rozier (MIA) | $9,010 | 29 | 3.2 |
| Fade | Jrue Holiday (BOS) | $10,790 | 25.6 | 2.4 |
| Cheapie | Pat Spencer (GSW) | $6,000 | 3 | 0.5 |
SG (Shooting Guard)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Stephen Curry (GSW) | $16,050 | 43.1 | 2.7 |
| Value | Moses Moody (GSW) | $6,950 | 18.7 | 2.7 |
| Fade | Jaylen Brown (BOS) | $17,080 | 38.4 | 2.2 |
| Cheapie | Buddy Hield (GSW) | $8,220 | 22.2 | 2.7 |
SF (Small Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Jayson Tatum (BOS) | $20,140 | 48.8 | 2.4 |
| Value | Sam Hauser (BOS) | $6,070 | 24.6 | 4 |
| Fade | Michael Porter (DEN) | $13,820 | 31 | 2.2 |
| Cheapie | Haywood Highsmith (MIA) | $6,890 | 20.3 | 2.9 |
PF (Power Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Jayson Tatum (BOS) | $20,140 | 48.8 | 2.4 |
| Value | Sam Hauser (BOS) | $6,070 | 24.6 | 4 |
| Fade | Michael Porter (DEN) | $13,820 | 31 | 2.2 |
| Cheapie | Haywood Highsmith (MIA) | $6,890 | 20.3 | 2.9 |
C (Center)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Nikola Jokić (DEN) | $26,240 | 58.8 | 2.2 |
| Value | Kristaps Porziņģis (BOS) | $13,320 | 40.1 | 3 |
| Fade | Trayce Jackson-Davis (GSW) | $11,460 | 26.7 | 2.3 |
| Cheapie | Al Horford (BOS) | $8,570 | 21.8 | 2.5 |
Conclusion
When building your NBA Wednesday Late teams, consider starting with a value player like Sam Hauser. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Nikola Jokić 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 Terry Rozier.
On the other hand, according to our model, Michael Porter is one of the lowest 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 2:06pm 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 slate. The unique insights here can help you balance star power, value and budget management when you make your NBA DFS line-ups.
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