NBA Wednesday Late Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for March 5, 2025
Last updated: Mar 5, 2025, 2:25AM | Published: Mar 4, 2025, 7:57AM
Draftstars Australia's NBA Wednesday Late DFS contest starts at 2:05pm AEDT on March 5, 2025, and Fantasy Insider has crunched the numbers for each player on the slate to help you make winning line-ups.
An accurate Draftstars cheat sheet is a must 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 Wednesday and beyond.
Featured NBA Games
Draftstars' NBA Wednesday Late slate features these match-ups:
- Los Angeles Lakers vs New Orleans Pelicans
- Phoenix Suns vs LA Clippers
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We've 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 | LeBron James (LAL, PF/SF) | $20,110 | 60.3 | 3 |
| Value | Dalton Knecht (LAL, SG/SF) | $6,000 | 23.6 | 3.9 |
| Fade | Bradley Beal (PHX, SG/SF) | $14,960 | 30.6 | 2 |
| Cheapie | Gabe Vincent (LAL, SG/PG) | $6,000 | 18.4 | 3.1 |
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'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 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 | Luka Dončić (LAL) | $20,670 | 57.9 | 2.8 |
| Value | Gabe Vincent (LAL) | $6,000 | 18.4 | 3.1 |
| Fade | Devin Booker (PHX) | $17,540 | 42.5 | 2.4 |
| Cheapie | Bruce Brown (NOP) | $7,230 | 17.8 | 2.5 |
SG (Shooting Guard)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Devin Booker (PHX) | $17,540 | 42.5 | 2.4 |
| Value | Dalton Knecht (LAL) | $6,000 | 23.6 | 3.9 |
| Fade | Bradley Beal (PHX) | $14,960 | 30.6 | 2 |
| Cheapie | Gabe Vincent (LAL) | $6,000 | 18.4 | 3.1 |
SF (Small Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | LeBron James (LAL) | $20,110 | 60.3 | 3 |
| Value | Dalton Knecht (LAL) | $6,000 | 23.6 | 3.9 |
| Fade | Bradley Beal (PHX) | $14,960 | 30.6 | 2 |
| Cheapie | Bogdan Bogdanović (LAC) | $9,970 | 28.2 | 2.8 |
PF (Power Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | LeBron James (LAL) | $20,110 | 60.3 | 3 |
| Value | LeBron James (LAL) | $20,110 | 60.3 | 3 |
| Fade | Zion Williamson (NOP) | $18,260 | 39.6 | 2.2 |
| Cheapie | Bol Bol (PHX) | $9,980 | 27.2 | 2.7 |
C (Center)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Ivica Zubac (LAC) | $17,190 | 47.6 | 2.8 |
| Value | Jaxson Hayes (LAL) | $9,270 | 26.2 | 2.8 |
| Fade | Yves Missi (NOP) | $10,200 | 24.5 | 2.4 |
| Cheapie | Trey Jemison (LAL) | $6,000 | 16.1 | 2.7 |
Conclusion
In DFS, creating an optimal line-up requires understanding key concepts and metrics. When building your NBA Wednesday Late teams, consider starting with a value player like Dalton Knecht. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, LeBron James 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 Gabe Vincent.
On the other hand, according to our model, Bradley Beal is one of the worst 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 Late slate closes at 2:05pm 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 balance star power, value and budget management when you make your NBA DFS line-ups.
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