NRL Bulldogs vs Knights Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for Round 7, 2024
Last updated: Apr 21, 2024, 3:22AM | Published: Apr 17, 2024, 9:23AM
Draftstars Australia's NRL Bulldogs vs Knights Round 7 DFS contest begins at 2:00pm AEST on April 21, 2024, and Fantasy Insider has crunched the numbers for each player in the game to help you create winning line-ups.
An accurate Draftstars cheat sheet is crucial for NRL fantasy players. This DFS preview aims to help you in building 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've reviewed players from each team in the Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs vs Newcastle Knights match-up to help you find the best picks on Sunday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Kalyn Ponga (NEW, OB/FLEX) | $19,920 | 67.4 | 3.4 |
| Value | Daniel Saifiti (NEW, FLEX/FWD) | $8,820 | 37.2 | 4.2 |
| Fade | Reed Mahoney (BUL, HH/FLEX) | $17,580 | 51.2 | 2.9 |
| Cheapie | Bradman Best (NEW, FLEX/OB) | $9,820 | 40.7 | 4.1 |
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 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
OB (Outside Back)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Kalyn Ponga (NEW) | $19,920 | 67.4 | 3.4 |
| Value | Bradman Best (NEW) | $9,820 | 40.7 | 4.1 |
| Fade | Jacob Kiraz (BUL) | $11,720 | 34.7 | 3 |
| Cheapie | Bronson Xerri (BUL) | $8,000 | 33.2 | 4.2 |
HH (Half/Hooker)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Matt Burton (BUL) | $17,060 | 52.8 | 3.1 |
| Value | Jayden Brailey (NEW) | $10,060 | 40.7 | 4 |
| Fade | Reed Mahoney (BUL) | $17,580 | 51.2 | 2.9 |
| Cheapie | Bailey Hayward (BUL) | $8,000 | 18.3 | 2.3 |
FWD (Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Josh Curran (BUL) | $15,020 | 50.5 | 3.4 |
| Value | Daniel Saifiti (NEW) | $8,820 | 37.2 | 4.2 |
| Fade | Max King (BUL) | $16,050 | 46.9 | 2.9 |
| Cheapie | Jaeman Salmon (BUL) | $9,760 | 39.3 | 4 |
Conclusion
In DFS, creating an optimal line-up requires understanding key concepts and metrics. When building your NRL Bulldogs vs Knights Round 7 teams, consider starting with a value player like Daniel Saifiti. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Kalyn Ponga is a strong option. If you're looking for budget-friendly choices to free up salary cap for more studs, check out our cheapie options, including Bradman Best.
On the other hand, according to our model, Reed Mahoney is one of the lowest 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 Knights slate closes at 2:00pm AEST on Sunday. 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 Knights Round 7 slate. The unique insights here can give you an edge when you make your NRL DFS line-ups.
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