MLB Sunday Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for August 18, 2024
Last updated: Aug 17, 2024, 10:25PM | Published: Aug 17, 2024, 8:25AM
Draftstars Australia's MLB Sunday DFS contest begins at 9:05am AEST on August 18, 2024, and Fantasy Insider has looked at the data for every player on the slate to help you build winning line-ups.
A handy Draftstars cheat sheet is a must for MLB fantasy players. This DFS preview is designed to help you put together your fantasy teams for Draftstars' MLB contests and enhance your season-long fantasy line-ups on August 18 and beyond.
Featured MLB Games
Draftstars' MLB Sunday slate consists of these games:
- Colorado Rockies vs San Diego Padres
- Houston Astros vs Chicago White Sox
- Milwaukee Brewers vs Cleveland Guardians
- Texas Rangers vs Minnesota Twins
- Oakland Athletics vs San Francisco Giants
- Los Angeles Angels vs Atlanta Braves
- Baltimore Orioles vs Boston Red Sox
- St. Louis Cardinals vs Los Angeles Dodgers
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We have reviewed every player from every team to help you find the best choices on Sunday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Christopher Sale (ATL, P) | $24,670 | 22 | 0.9 |
| Value | Cade Povich (BAL, P) | $10,080 | 13.2 | 1.3 |
| Fade | Robert Refsnyder (BOS, OF) | $9,630 | 1.9 | 0.2 |
| Cheapie | Christoper Flexen (CWS, P) | $7,910 | 9.8 | 1.2 |
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'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
C (Catcher)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | William Contreras (MIL) | $8,740 | 7 | 0.8 |
| Value | Logan O'Hoppe (LAA) | $6,120 | 5.8 | 0.9 |
| Fade | Shea Langeliers (OAK) | $10,490 | 4.5 | 0.4 |
| Cheapie | Connor Wong (BOS) | $5,000 | 3.5 | 0.7 |
SS (Shortstop)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Gunnar Henderson (BAL) | $11,210 | 8.6 | 0.8 |
| Value | Ezequiel Tovar (COL) | $6,470 | 7.1 | 1.1 |
| Fade | Tyler Fitzgerald (SF) | $11,880 | 6.7 | 0.6 |
| Cheapie | Willy Adames (MIL) | $7,930 | 7.1 | 0.9 |
OF (Outfielder)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Shohei Ohtani (LAD) | $12,430 | 10 | 0.8 |
| Value | Tyler O'Neill (BOS) | $5,160 | 5.9 | 1.1 |
| Fade | Robert Refsnyder (BOS) | $9,630 | 1.9 | 0.2 |
| Cheapie | Joseph Ward (LAA) | $6,340 | 6.8 | 1.1 |
3B (Third Base)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | José Ramírez (CLE) | $10,450 | 8.9 | 0.9 |
| Value | Joseph Ward (LAA) | $6,340 | 6.8 | 1.1 |
| Fade | Matt Chapman (SF) | $8,680 | 6.3 | 0.7 |
| Cheapie | Ryan McMahon (COL) | $6,810 | 6.5 | 1 |
2B (Second Base)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Markus Betts (LAD) | $10,050 | 8.5 | 0.8 |
| Value | Brandon Drury (LAA) | $5,340 | 4.9 | 0.9 |
| Fade | Gavin Lux (LAD) | $8,420 | 4.4 | 0.5 |
| Cheapie | Anthony Rendon (LAA) | $5,760 | 5.3 | 0.9 |
1B (First Base)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Frederick Freeman (LAD) | $10,020 | 8.1 | 0.8 |
| Value | Nolan Schanuel (LAA) | $5,650 | 6 | 1.1 |
| Fade | Roman González (BOS) | $8,810 | 2 | 0.2 |
| Cheapie | Paul Goldschmidt (STL) | $7,190 | 6.9 | 1 |
P (Pitcher)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Christopher Sale (ATL) | $24,670 | 22 | 0.9 |
| Value | Cade Povich (BAL) | $10,080 | 13.2 | 1.3 |
Conclusion
In DFS, creating an optimal line-up requires understanding key concepts and metrics. When building your MLB Sunday teams, consider starting with a value player like Cade Povich. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Christopher Sale is a strong option. If you're looking for budget-friendly choices to free up salary cap for more studs, explore our cheapie options, including Christoper Flexen.
On the other hand, according to our model, Robert Refsnyder is one of the lowest value options on the slate, suggesting you might want to limit exposure to him if building out multiple line-ups.
Ready to go? Draftstars' MLB Sunday slate closes at 9:05am AEST on Sunday. 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 Sunday contest. The unique insights here can give you an edge when you make your MLB DFS line-ups.
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