NRL Cowboys vs Bulldogs Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for Round 20, 2024
Last updated: Jul 21, 2024, 7:22AM | Published: Jul 18, 2024, 2:23AM
Draftstars Australia's NRL Cowboys vs Bulldogs Round 20 DFS contest starts at 6:16pm AEST on July 21, 2024, and Fantasy Insider has looked at the data for each player in the game to help you make winning line-ups.
An accurate Draftstars cheat sheet is essential for NRL fantasy players. This DFS preview is designed to help you build your fantasy teams for Draftstars' NRL contests and enhance your Supercoach team for Round 20.
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We've reviewed players from each team in the North Queensland Cowboys vs Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs match-up to help you make the best choices on Sunday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Matt Burton (BUL, HH/FLEX) | $19,700 | 59.1 | 3 |
| Value | Blake Wilson (BUL, FLEX/OB) | $8,870 | 38.2 | 4.3 |
| Fade | Reuben Cotter (NQL, FLEX/FWD) | $18,100 | 44.4 | 2.5 |
| Cheapie | Jordan McLean (NQL, FWD/FLEX) | $8,700 | 34.8 | 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'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 | Valentine Holmes (NQL) | $12,250 | 50.2 | 4.1 |
| Value | Blake Wilson (BUL) | $8,870 | 38.2 | 4.3 |
| Fade | Scott Drinkwater (NQL) | $17,280 | 47.8 | 2.8 |
| Cheapie | Bronson Xerri (BUL) | $8,000 | 31 | 3.9 |
HH (Half/Hooker)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Matt Burton (BUL) | $19,700 | 59.1 | 3 |
| Value | Toby Sexton (BUL) | $10,850 | 42.1 | 3.9 |
| Fade | Reed Mahoney (BUL) | $18,420 | 51.7 | 2.8 |
FWD (Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Jacob Preston (BUL) | $15,680 | 50.2 | 3.2 |
| Value | Jordan McLean (NQL) | $8,700 | 34.8 | 4 |
| Fade | Reuben Cotter (NQL) | $18,100 | 44.4 | 2.5 |
| Cheapie | Samuel Hughes (BUL) | $8,000 | 31.8 | 4 |
Conclusion
In DFS, creating an optimal line-up requires understanding key concepts and metrics. When building your NRL Cowboys vs Bulldogs Round 20 teams, consider starting with a value player like Blake Wilson. 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, explore our cheapie options, including Jordan McLean.
On the other hand, according to our model, Reuben Cotter is one of the worst value options in this game, suggesting you might want to limit exposure to him if putting together multiple line-ups.
Ready to go? Draftstars' NRL Cowboys vs Bulldogs slate closes at 6:16pm 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 Cowboys vs Bulldogs Round 20 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 North Queensland Cowboys vs Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs prediction, where you will find the latest odds and tips for the main betting markets.
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