NRL Knights vs Bulldogs Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for Round 13, 2024
Last updated: May 31, 2024, 9:22AM | Published: May 29, 2024, 9:23AM
Draftstars Australia's NRL Knights vs Bulldogs Round 13 DFS contest commences at 8:00pm AEST on May 31, 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 crucial for NRL fantasy players. This DFS preview is designed to help you put together your fantasy teams for Draftstars' NRL contests and improve your Supercoach team for Round 13.
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We have reviewed players from each team in the Newcastle Knights vs Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs match-up to help you find the best choices on Friday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Dane Gagai (NEW, OB/FLEX) | $18,420 | 55.9 | 3 |
| Value | Krystian Mapapalangi (NEW, FLEX/OB) | $8,000 | 36 | 4.5 |
| Fade | Tyson Frizell (NEW, FWD/FLEX) | $14,950 | 35.2 | 2.4 |
| Cheapie | Bailey Hayward (BUL, FLEX/HH) | $8,000 | 31.5 | 3.9 |
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 | Dane Gagai (NEW) | $18,420 | 55.9 | 3 |
| Value | Krystian Mapapalangi (NEW) | $8,000 | 36 | 4.5 |
| Fade | Jacob Kiraz (BUL) | $17,220 | 45.5 | 2.6 |
| Cheapie | Josh Addo-Carr (BUL) | $9,500 | 35.4 | 3.7 |
HH (Half/Hooker)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Reed Mahoney (BUL) | $19,290 | 55.3 | 2.9 |
| Value | Bailey Hayward (BUL) | $8,000 | 31.5 | 3.9 |
| Fade | Jackson Hastings (NEW) | $15,240 | 47.9 | 3.1 |
| Cheapie | Drew Hutchison (BUL) | $9,670 | 37.9 | 3.9 |
FWD (Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Jacob Preston (BUL) | $13,300 | 51.1 | 3.8 |
| Value | Jaeman Salmon (BUL) | $9,660 | 37.4 | 3.9 |
| Fade | Tyson Frizell (NEW) | $14,950 | 35.2 | 2.4 |
| Cheapie | Daniel Saifiti (NEW) | $9,560 | 29 | 3 |
Conclusion
In DFS, creating an optimal line-up requires understanding key concepts and metrics. When building your NRL Knights vs Bulldogs Round 13 teams, consider starting with a value player like Krystian Mapapalangi. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Dane Gagai 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 Bailey Hayward.
On the other hand, according to our model, Tyson Frizell 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 Knights vs Bulldogs slate closes at 8:00pm AEST on Friday. 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 Knights vs Bulldogs Round 13 contest. 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 Newcastle Knights vs Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs prediction, where you will find the latest odds and tips for the main betting markets.
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