NRL Broncos vs Raiders Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for Round 7, 2024
Last updated: Apr 20, 2024, 9:22AM | Published: Apr 17, 2024, 9:23AM
Draftstars Australia's NRL Broncos vs Raiders Round 7 DFS contest commences at 7:35pm AEST on April 20, 2024, and Fantasy Insider has looked at the data for each player in the game to help you build winning line-ups.
A reliable Draftstars cheat sheet is crucial for NRL fantasy players. This DFS preview aims to guide you in putting together your fantasy teams for Draftstars' NRL contests or even enhancing your Supercoach team in Round 7.
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We have reviewed players from each team in the Brisbane Broncos vs Canberra Raiders match-up to help you find the best choices on Saturday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Patrick Carrigan (BRI, FWD/FLEX) | $20,410 | 62.9 | 3.1 |
| Value | Corey Oates (BRI, OB/FLEX) | $9,020 | 37.1 | 4.1 |
| Fade | Xavier Savage (CAN, FLEX/OB) | $10,560 | 25.2 | 2.4 |
| Cheapie | Ezra Mam (BRI, FLEX/HH) | $9,610 | 35.7 | 3.7 |
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 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
OB (Outside Back)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Reece Walsh (BRI) | $18,810 | 52.4 | 2.8 |
| Value | Corey Oates (BRI) | $9,020 | 37.1 | 4.1 |
| Fade | Xavier Savage (CAN) | $10,560 | 25.2 | 2.4 |
| Cheapie | Sebastian Kris (CAN) | $9,990 | 33.6 | 3.4 |
HH (Half/Hooker)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Jamal Fogarty (CAN) | $20,340 | 54.8 | 2.7 |
| Value | Ezra Mam (BRI) | $9,610 | 35.7 | 3.7 |
| Fade | Ethan Strange (CAN) | $11,900 | 35.4 | 3 |
| Cheapie | Danny Levi (CAN) | $9,560 | 33.1 | 3.5 |
FWD (Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Patrick Carrigan (BRI) | $20,410 | 62.9 | 3.1 |
| Value | Xavier Willison (BRI) | $9,150 | 33.9 | 3.7 |
| Fade | Hudson Young (CAN) | $15,370 | 44.6 | 2.9 |
| Cheapie | Simi Sasagi (CAN) | $8,000 | 29.4 | 3.7 |
Conclusion
In DFS, creating an optimal line-up requires understanding key concepts and metrics. When building your NRL Broncos vs Raiders Round 7 teams, consider starting with a value player like Corey Oates. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Patrick Carrigan is a strong option. If you're looking for budget-friendly choices to free up salary cap for more studs, take a look at our cheapie options, including Ezra Mam.
On the other hand, according to our model, Xavier Savage is one of the lowest value options in this game, suggesting you might want to limit exposure to him if entering multiple line-ups.
Ready to go? Draftstars' NRL Broncos vs Raiders slate closes at 7:35pm AEST on Saturday. ENTER NOW!
As with all NRL DFS contests, whether you start with our studs or build around our value picks, leveraging Fantasy Insider's data-driven NRL fantasy news and strategies, combined with your own research, can enhance your chances of winning in the NRL Broncos vs Raiders Round 7 contest. The unique insights here can give you an edge when you make your NRL DFS line-ups.
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