NRL Dragons vs Raiders Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for Round 27, 2024
Last updated: Sep 7, 2024, 4:22AM | Published: Sep 4, 2024, 9:23AM
Draftstars Australia's NRL Dragons vs Raiders Round 27 DFS contest starts at 3:00pm AEST on September 7, 2024, and Fantasy Insider has looked at the data for each player in the game to help you make 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.
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We have reviewed players from each team in the St. George Illawarra Dragons vs Canberra Raiders match-up to help you make the best choices on Saturday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Ben Hunt (STG, HH/FLEX) | $19,900 | 61.4 | 3.1 |
| Value | Corey Horsburgh (CAN, FLEX/FWD) | $8,000 | 43.1 | 5.4 |
| Fade | Tom Starling (CAN, FLEX/HH) | $14,220 | 35.3 | 2.5 |
| Cheapie | Savelio Tamale (STG, FLEX/OB) | $8,000 | 34.5 | 4.3 |
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 | Zac Lomax (STG) | $16,820 | 51 | 3 |
| Value | Savelio Tamale (STG) | $8,000 | 34.5 | 4.3 |
| Fade | Tyrell Sloan (STG) | $13,710 | 39.5 | 2.9 |
| Cheapie | Matthew Timoko (CAN) | $9,900 | 39.1 | 3.9 |
HH (Half/Hooker)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Ben Hunt (STG) | $19,900 | 61.4 | 3.1 |
| Value | Ethan Strange (CAN) | $11,990 | 42.2 | 3.5 |
| Fade | Tom Starling (CAN) | $14,220 | 35.3 | 2.5 |
| Cheapie | Danny Levi (CAN) | $8,000 | 24.5 | 3.1 |
FWD (Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Joseph Tapine (CAN) | $19,220 | 57.6 | 3 |
| Value | Corey Horsburgh (CAN) | $8,000 | 43.1 | 5.4 |
| Fade | Jaydn Su'A (STG) | $17,150 | 50.8 | 3 |
| Cheapie | Blake Lawrie (STG) | $8,000 | 31.5 | 3.9 |
Conclusion
When building your NRL Dragons vs Raiders Round 27 teams, consider starting with a value player like Corey Horsburgh. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Ben Hunt is a strong option. If you're looking for budget-friendly choices to free up salary cap for more studs, take a look at our cheapie options, including Savelio Tamale.
On the other hand, according to our model, Tom Starling is one of the worst value options on the slate, suggesting you might want to limit exposure to him if entering multiple line-ups.
Ready to go? Draftstars' NRL Dragons vs Raiders 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 Dragons vs Raiders 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 St. George Illawarra Dragons vs Canberra Raiders prediction, where you will find the latest odds and tips for the main betting markets.
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