NRL Eels vs Rabbitohs Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for Round 18, 2024
Last updated: Jul 4, 2024, 9:23AM | Published: Jul 3, 2024, 9:23AM
Draftstars Australia's NRL Eels vs Rabbitohs Round 18 DFS contest commences at 7:50pm AEST on July 4, 2024, and Fantasy Insider has crunched the numbers for every 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 18.
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We've reviewed players from each team in the Parramatta Eels vs South Sydney Rabbitohs match-up to help you make the best selections on Thursday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Mitchell Moses (PAR, FLEX/HH) | $19,180 | 64.3 | 3.4 |
| Value | Shaun Lane (PAR, FWD/FLEX) | $11,150 | 45.3 | 4.1 |
| Fade | Tallis Duncan (SOU, FWD/FLEX) | $10,770 | 28.6 | 2.7 |
| Cheapie | Alex Johnston (SOU, OB/FLEX) | $8,620 | 33.2 | 3.8 |
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 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 | Latrell Mitchell (SOU) | $19,450 | 60 | 3.1 |
| Value | Clinton Gutherson (PAR) | $10,600 | 41.1 | 3.9 |
| Fade | Will Penisini (PAR) | $14,250 | 43.4 | 3 |
| Cheapie | Alex Johnston (SOU) | $8,620 | 33.2 | 3.8 |
HH (Half/Hooker)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Mitchell Moses (PAR) | $19,180 | 64.3 | 3.4 |
| Value | Brendan Hands (PAR) | $8,900 | 30.6 | 3.4 |
| Fade | Cody Walker (SOU) | $15,480 | 42.8 | 2.8 |
| Cheapie | Peter Mamouzelos (SOU) | $8,000 | 21.4 | 2.7 |
FWD (Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Keaon Koloamatangi (SOU) | $18,260 | 54.1 | 3 |
| Value | Shaun Lane (PAR) | $11,150 | 45.3 | 4.1 |
| Fade | Tallis Duncan (SOU) | $10,770 | 28.6 | 2.7 |
| Cheapie | Joe Ofahengaue (PAR) | $8,580 | 30.1 | 3.5 |
Conclusion
In DFS, creating an optimal line-up requires understanding key concepts and metrics. When building your NRL Eels vs Rabbitohs Round 18 teams, consider starting with a value player like Shaun Lane. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Mitchell Moses is a strong option. If you're seeking budget-friendly choices to free up salary cap for more studs, explore our cheapie options, including Alex Johnston.
On the other hand, according to our model, Tallis Duncan is one of the worst value options in this game, suggesting you might want to limit exposure to him if building multiple line-ups.
Ready to go? Draftstars' NRL Eels vs Rabbitohs slate closes at 7:50pm AEST on Thursday. 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 Eels vs Rabbitohs Round 18 contest. 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 Parramatta Eels vs South Sydney Rabbitohs prediction, where you will find the latest odds and tips for the main betting markets.
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