NRL Bulldogs vs Cowboys Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for Round 27, 2024
Last updated: Sep 7, 2024, 7:22AM | Published: Sep 4, 2024, 9:23AM
Draftstars Australia's NRL Bulldogs vs Cowboys Round 27 DFS contest begins at 5:31pm AEST on September 7, 2024, and Fantasy Insider has looked at the data for every player in the game to help you create winning line-ups.
An accurate Draftstars cheat sheet is a must for NRL fantasy players. This DFS preview is designed to help you put together your fantasy teams for Draftstars' NRL contests and improve your Supercoach team for Round 27.
Fantasy Insider, renowned for its world-class DFS tools and projections since 2015, uses the same machine learning models as Stats Insider to come up with some of the most accurate DFS projections available.
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We have reviewed players from each team in the Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs vs North Queensland Cowboys match-up to help you make the best picks on Saturday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Reuben Cotter (NQL, FWD/FLEX) | $16,360 | 52.5 | 3.2 |
| Value | Connor Tracey (BUL, FLEX/OB) | $10,200 | 41.1 | 4 |
| Fade | Max King (BUL, FLEX/FWD) | $18,770 | 44.4 | 2.4 |
| Cheapie | Sam McIntyre (NQL, FWD/FLEX) | $8,950 | 34.9 | 3.9 |
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 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 | Jacob Kiraz (BUL) | $15,470 | 50 | 3.2 |
| Value | Connor Tracey (BUL) | $10,200 | 41.1 | 4 |
| Fade | Valentine Holmes (NQL) | $18,740 | 47.7 | 2.5 |
| Cheapie | Jonathan Sua (BUL) | $8,000 | 30.2 | 3.8 |
HH (Half/Hooker)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Reed Mahoney (BUL) | $15,460 | 50 | 3.2 |
| Value | Toby Sexton (BUL) | $10,690 | 40.6 | 3.8 |
| Fade | Reece Robson (NQL) | $18,190 | 49.9 | 2.7 |
FWD (Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Reuben Cotter (NQL) | $16,360 | 52.5 | 3.2 |
| Value | Sam McIntyre (NQL) | $8,950 | 34.9 | 3.9 |
| Fade | Max King (BUL) | $18,770 | 44.4 | 2.4 |
| Cheapie | Jaeman Salmon (BUL) | $8,910 | 32.9 | 3.7 |
Conclusion
When building your NRL Bulldogs vs Cowboys Round 27 teams, consider starting with a value player like Connor Tracey. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Reuben Cotter is a strong option. If you're seeking budget-friendly choices to free up salary cap for more studs, explore our cheapie options, including Sam McIntyre.
On the other hand, according to our model, Max King is one of the worst value options in this game, suggesting you might want to limit exposure to him if building out multiple line-ups.
Ready to go? Draftstars' NRL Bulldogs vs Cowboys slate closes at 5:31pm 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 Bulldogs vs Cowboys Round 27 slate. The unique insights here can help you balance star power, value and budget management when you make your NRL DFS line-ups.
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For more on this game, dive into our full Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs vs North Queensland Cowboys prediction, where you will find the latest odds and tips for the main betting markets.
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