MLB Sunday Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for September 1, 2024
Last updated: Aug 31, 2024, 10:25PM | Published: Aug 31, 2024, 8:25AM
Draftstars Australia's MLB Sunday DFS contest kicks off at 9:05am AEST on September 1, 2024, and Fantasy Insider has crunched the numbers for each player on the slate to help you create winning line-ups.
A reliable Draftstars cheat sheet is crucial for MLB fantasy players. This DFS preview is designed to help you assemble your fantasy teams for Draftstars' MLB contests and improve your season-long fantasy line-ups on Sunday and beyond.
Featured MLB Games
Draftstars' MLB Sunday slate includes the following games:
- Cincinnati Reds vs Milwaukee Brewers
- Colorado Rockies vs Baltimore Orioles
- Houston Astros vs Kansas City Royals
- Los Angeles Angels vs Seattle Mariners
- Texas Rangers vs Oakland Athletics
- Philadelphia Phillies vs Atlanta Braves
- Arizona Diamondbacks vs Los Angeles Dodgers
- Chicago White Sox vs New York Mets
- San Francisco Giants vs Miami Marlins
- Minnesota Twins vs Toronto Blue Jays
Fantasy Insider, renowned for its world-class DFS tools and projections since 2015, uses the same machine learning models as Stats Insider to deliver some of the most reliable DFS projections available.
With the latest MLB fantasy insights and DFS strategies from Fantasy Insider, you're set to win in more MLB fantasy contests.
Cheat Sheet and Projections
We've 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 | Zachary Wheeler (PHI, P) | $21,480 | 20 | 0.9 |
| Value | Ryan Feltner (COL, P) | $10,040 | 13.5 | 1.3 |
| Fade | Adrian Del Castillo (ARI, C) | $8,920 | 2.4 | 0.3 |
| Cheapie | Michael Harris (ATL, OF) | $6,970 | 7.2 | 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 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
C (Catcher)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | William Contreras (MIL) | $12,130 | 7.2 | 0.6 |
| Value | Yainer Diaz (HOU) | $6,940 | 6.2 | 0.9 |
| Fade | Adrian Del Castillo (ARI) | $8,920 | 2.4 | 0.3 |
| Cheapie | Caleb Raleigh (SEA) | $7,600 | 6.4 | 0.8 |
SS (Shortstop)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Robert Witt (KC) | $11,010 | 9.6 | 0.9 |
| Value | Trea Turner (PHI) | $8,730 | 8.2 | 0.9 |
| Fade | Dylan Moore (SEA) | $8,520 | 3.9 | 0.5 |
| Cheapie | Jeremy Peña (HOU) | $7,670 | 7 | 0.9 |
OF (Outfielder)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Shohei Ohtani (LAD) | $12,680 | 10.3 | 0.8 |
| Value | Michael Harris (ATL) | $6,970 | 7.2 | 1 |
| Fade | Matthew Wallner (MIN) | $9,440 | 3.2 | 0.3 |
| Cheapie | Lawrence Butler (OAK) | $6,830 | 6.9 | 1 |
3B (Third Base)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Jacob Burger (MIA) | $9,030 | 7.4 | 0.8 |
| Value | Giovanny Urshela (ATL) | $5,140 | 4.9 | 1 |
| Fade | Ramón Urías (BAL) | $9,040 | 3.7 | 0.4 |
| Cheapie | Joseph Ward (LAA) | $7,740 | 7.1 | 0.9 |
2B (Second Base)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Markus Betts (LAD) | $10,260 | 8.6 | 0.8 |
| Value | Marcus Semien (TEX) | $7,990 | 7.6 | 0.9 |
| Fade | Otto Lopez (MIA) | $8,420 | 3.8 | 0.4 |
| Cheapie | Anthony Rendon (LAA) | $6,290 | 5.2 | 0.8 |
1B (First Base)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Bryce Harper (PHI) | $8,420 | 8.2 | 1 |
| Value | Bryce Harper (PHI) | $8,420 | 8.2 | 1 |
| Fade | Jakob Bauers (MIL) | $8,690 | 2.8 | 0.3 |
| Cheapie | Giovanny Urshela (ATL) | $5,140 | 4.9 | 1 |
P (Pitcher)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Zachary Wheeler (PHI) | $21,480 | 20 | 0.9 |
| Value | Ryan Feltner (COL) | $10,040 | 13.5 | 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 Ryan Feltner. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Zachary Wheeler 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 Michael Harris.
On the other hand, according to our model, Adrian Del Castillo 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' 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.
For the latest projections and optimised MLB Sunday line-ups, check out the Fantasy Insider Cruncher on Draftstars! It's free to use when you're logged in.
Please note that if you use our DFS tips for betting purposes, ensure you gamble responsibly and keep track of your money. For free and confidential support, call 1800 858 858 or visit gamblinghelponline.org.au.
