MLB Friday Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for August 30, 2024
Last updated: Aug 29, 2024, 10:25PM | Published: Aug 29, 2024, 8:25AM
Draftstars Australia's MLB Friday DFS contest commences at 8:40am AEST on August 30, 2024, and Fantasy Insider has crunched the numbers for each player on the slate to help you make winning line-ups.
A reliable Draftstars cheat sheet is essential for MLB fantasy players. This DFS preview is designed to help you assemble your fantasy teams for Draftstars' MLB contests and enhance your season-long fantasy line-ups on August 30 and beyond.
Featured MLB Games
Draftstars' MLB Friday slate features these match-ups:
- Houston Astros vs Kansas City Royals
- Philadelphia Phillies vs Atlanta Braves
- Boston Red Sox vs Toronto Blue Jays
- Los Angeles Dodgers vs Baltimore Orioles
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We've reviewed every player from every team to help you make the best picks on Friday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Hunter Brown (HOU, P) | $18,140 | 17 | 0.9 |
| Value | Cade Povich (BAL, P) | $9,090 | 13.3 | 1.5 |
| Fade | Paul DeJong (KC, SS) | $8,130 | 2.2 | 0.3 |
| Cheapie | Maikel Garcia (KC, 3B) | $5,000 | 5.8 | 1.2 |
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 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
C (Catcher)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Salvador Perez (KC) | $9,060 | 6.7 | 0.7 |
| Value | Yainer Diaz (HOU) | $7,960 | 6.2 | 0.8 |
| Fade | Travis d'Arnaud (ATL) | $8,370 | 3.1 | 0.4 |
| Cheapie | Daniel Jansen (BOS) | $5,000 | 3.8 | 0.8 |
SS (Shortstop)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Robert Witt (KC) | $11,440 | 9.6 | 0.8 |
| Value | Jeremy Peña (HOU) | $6,860 | 7 | 1 |
| Fade | Paul DeJong (KC) | $8,130 | 2.2 | 0.3 |
| Cheapie | Orlando Arcia (ATL) | $6,590 | 5.6 | 0.9 |
OF (Outfielder)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Shohei Ohtani (LAD) | $12,430 | 10.3 | 0.8 |
| Value | Anthony Santander (BAL) | $8,270 | 7.6 | 0.9 |
| Fade | Wilyer Abreu (BOS) | $9,440 | 5.3 | 0.6 |
| Cheapie | Nicholas Castellanos (PHI) | $7,670 | 6.9 | 0.9 |
3B (Third Base)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Alexander Bregman (HOU) | $8,020 | 7.5 | 0.9 |
| Value | Maikel Garcia (KC) | $5,000 | 5.8 | 1.2 |
| Cheapie | Alec Bohm (PHI) | $7,140 | 7 | 1 |
2B (Second Base)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Markus Betts (LAD) | $11,840 | 8.6 | 0.7 |
| Value | Gavin Lux (LAD) | $5,000 | 4.6 | 0.9 |
| Fade | Jose Altuve (HOU) | $9,740 | 8.3 | 0.8 |
| Cheapie | Bryson Stott (PHI) | $7,550 | 6.1 | 0.8 |
1B (First Base)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Bryce Harper (PHI) | $9,800 | 8.2 | 0.8 |
| Value | Vincent Pasquantino (KC) | $8,350 | 7.1 | 0.9 |
| Fade | Triston Casas (BOS) | $9,900 | 6.2 | 0.6 |
| Cheapie | Jonathan Singleton (HOU) | $5,000 | 3.9 | 0.8 |
P (Pitcher)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Hunter Brown (HOU) | $18,140 | 17 | 0.9 |
| Value | Cade Povich (BAL) | $9,090 | 13.3 | 1.5 |
Conclusion
In DFS, creating an optimal line-up requires understanding key concepts and metrics. When building your MLB Friday teams, consider starting with a value player like Cade Povich. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Hunter Brown 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 Maikel Garcia.
On the other hand, according to our model, Paul DeJong 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' MLB Friday slate closes at 8:40am AEST on Friday. ENTER NOW!
As with all MLB DFS contests, whether you start with our studs or build around our value picks, leveraging Fantasy Insider's data-driven MLB fantasy news and strategies, combined with your own research, can enhance your chances of winning in the MLB Friday contest. The unique insights here can help you balance star power, value and budget management when you make your MLB DFS line-ups.
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