NRL Bulldogs vs Wests Tigers Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for Round 9, 2024
Last updated: May 4, 2024, 4:22AM | Published: May 1, 2024, 9:23AM
Draftstars Australia's NRL Bulldogs vs Wests Tigers Round 9 DFS contest commences at 3:00pm AEST on May 4, 2024, and Fantasy Insider has crunched the numbers for each player in the game to help you build winning line-ups.
An accurate Draftstars cheat sheet is crucial for NRL fantasy players. This DFS preview aims to help you in putting together your fantasy teams for Draftstars' NRL contestsas well as enhancing your Supercoach team in Round 9.
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We've reviewed players from each team in the Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs vs Wests Tigers match-up to help you find the best picks on Saturday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Matt Burton (BUL, HH/FLEX) | $17,570 | 57.3 | 3.3 |
| Value | Jake Simpkin (WST, FLEX/HH) | $8,000 | 38 | 4.7 |
| Fade | Jacob Preston (BUL, FLEX/FWD) | $15,940 | 29.7 | 1.9 |
| Cheapie | Josh Addo-Carr (BUL, OB/FLEX) | $9,160 | 40.5 | 4.4 |
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'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 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 | Jacob Kiraz (BUL) | $12,580 | 41.2 | 3.3 |
| Value | Josh Addo-Carr (BUL) | $9,160 | 40.5 | 4.4 |
| Cheapie | Bronson Xerri (BUL) | $9,150 | 36.4 | 4 |
HH (Half/Hooker)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Matt Burton (BUL) | $17,570 | 57.3 | 3.3 |
| Value | Jake Simpkin (WST) | $8,000 | 38 | 4.7 |
| Fade | Reed Mahoney (BUL) | $17,870 | 48.1 | 2.7 |
| Cheapie | Bailey Hayward (BUL) | $8,000 | 19.6 | 2.4 |
FWD (Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | John Bateman (WST) | $16,150 | 53 | 3.3 |
| Value | Kurt Mann (BUL) | $11,090 | 39.6 | 3.6 |
| Fade | Jacob Preston (BUL) | $15,940 | 29.7 | 1.9 |
| Cheapie | Samuel Hughes (BUL) | $9,270 | 28.5 | 3.1 |
Conclusion
When building your NRL Bulldogs vs Wests Tigers Round 9 teams, consider starting with a value player like Jake Simpkin. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Matt Burton 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 Josh Addo-Carr.
On the other hand, according to our model, Jacob Preston is one of the lowest value options on the slate, suggesting you might want to limit exposure to him if building multiple line-ups.
Ready to go? Draftstars' NRL Bulldogs vs Wests Tigers slate closes at 3:00pm 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 Wests Tigers Round 9 contest. The unique insights here can give you an edge 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 Wests Tigers prediction, where you will find the latest odds and tips for the main betting markets.
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