NRL Broncos vs Storm Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for Round 27, 2024
Last updated: Sep 5, 2024, 9:22AM | Published: Sep 4, 2024, 9:23AM
Draftstars Australia's NRL Broncos vs Storm Round 27 DFS contest kicks off at 7:50pm AEST on September 5, 2024, and Fantasy Insider has crunched the numbers for every player in the game to help you create winning line-ups.
A handy Draftstars cheat sheet is essential for NRL fantasy players. This DFS preview is designed to help you assemble your fantasy teams for Draftstars' NRL contests and enhance your Supercoach team for Round 27.
Fantasy Insider, renowned for its world-class DFS tools and projections since 2015, employs the same machine learning models as Stats Insider to come up with some of the best DFS projections in the world.
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We've reviewed players from each team in the Brisbane Broncos vs Melbourne Storm match-up to help you find the best picks on Thursday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Jahrome Hughes (MEL, HH/FLEX) | $20,570 | 64.8 | 3.2 |
| Value | Jack Howarth (MEL, FLEX/OB) | $11,130 | 46.7 | 4.2 |
| Fade | Tyran Wishart (MEL, FLEX/HH) | $10,500 | 18.4 | 1.7 |
| Cheapie | Xavier Coates (MEL, FLEX/OB) | $9,700 | 38.5 | 4 |
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 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
OB (Outside Back)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Jack Howarth (MEL) | $11,130 | 46.7 | 4.2 |
| Value | Jack Howarth (MEL) | $11,130 | 46.7 | 4.2 |
| Fade | Deine Mariner (BRI) | $13,110 | 33.7 | 2.6 |
| Cheapie | Xavier Coates (MEL) | $9,700 | 38.5 | 4 |
HH (Half/Hooker)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Jahrome Hughes (MEL) | $20,570 | 64.8 | 3.2 |
| Value | Cameron Munster (MEL) | $13,380 | 52.8 | 3.9 |
| Fade | Tyran Wishart (MEL) | $10,500 | 18.4 | 1.7 |
| Cheapie | Billy Walters (BRI) | $9,990 | 29.5 | 3 |
FWD (Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Patrick Carrigan (BRI) | $18,990 | 58.4 | 3.1 |
| Value | Shawn Blore (MEL) | $11,620 | 42.5 | 3.7 |
| Fade | Jaiyden Hunt (BRI) | $10,380 | 28.2 | 2.7 |
| Cheapie | Alec MacDonald (MEL) | $8,000 | 26.9 | 3.4 |
Conclusion
When building your NRL Broncos vs Storm Round 27 teams, consider starting with a value player like Jack Howarth. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Jahrome Hughes 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 Xavier Coates.
On the other hand, according to our model, Tyran Wishart 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 Storm slate closes at 7:50pm AEST on Thursday. 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 Storm Round 27 slate. The unique insights here can help you maximize points while adhering to the salary cap when you make your NRL DFS line-ups.
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For more on this game, dive into our full Brisbane Broncos vs Melbourne Storm prediction, where you will find the latest odds and tips for the main betting markets.
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