NRL Knights vs Eels Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for Round 17, 2024
Last updated: Jun 29, 2024, 7:22AM | Published: Jun 27, 2024, 3:23AM
Draftstars Australia's NRL Knights vs Eels Round 17 DFS contest starts at 5:31pm AEST on June 29, 2024, and Fantasy Insider has crunched the numbers for every player in the game to help you create winning line-ups.
An accurate Draftstars cheat sheet is a must for NRL fantasy players. This DFS preview is designed to help you build your fantasy teams for Draftstars' NRL contests and improve your Supercoach team for Round 17.
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We've reviewed players from each team in the Newcastle Knights vs Parramatta Eels match-up to help you find the best selections on Saturday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Mitchell Moses (PAR, FLEX/HH) | $19,280 | 63.1 | 3.3 |
| Value | Daniel Saifiti (NEW, FLEX/FWD) | $8,000 | 35 | 4.4 |
| Fade | Jayden Brailey (NEW, FLEX/HH) | $10,960 | 30 | 2.7 |
| Cheapie | Phoenix Crossland (NEW, HH/FLEX) | $8,760 | 36.8 | 4.2 |
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 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) | $18,620 | 60.2 | 3.2 |
| Value | Clinton Gutherson (PAR) | $10,200 | 44 | 4.3 |
| Fade | Will Penisini (PAR) | $13,530 | 40.3 | 3 |
| Cheapie | Sean Russell (PAR) | $8,940 | 31.5 | 3.5 |
HH (Half/Hooker)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Mitchell Moses (PAR) | $19,280 | 63.1 | 3.3 |
| Value | Phoenix Crossland (NEW) | $8,760 | 36.8 | 4.2 |
| Fade | Jayden Brailey (NEW) | $10,960 | 30 | 2.7 |
| Cheapie | Brendan Hands (PAR) | $9,340 | 36.1 | 3.9 |
FWD (Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Tyson Frizell (NEW) | $14,640 | 48.9 | 3.3 |
| Value | Daniel Saifiti (NEW) | $8,000 | 35 | 4.4 |
| Fade | Kai Pearce-Paul (NEW) | $15,020 | 47.7 | 3.2 |
| Cheapie | Joe Ofahengaue (PAR) | $8,760 | 35.9 | 4.1 |
Conclusion
When building your NRL Knights vs Eels Round 17 teams, consider starting with a value player like Daniel Saifiti. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Mitchell Moses 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 Phoenix Crossland.
On the other hand, according to our model, Jayden Brailey is one of the worst 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 Eels slate closes at 5:31pm 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 Knights vs Eels Round 17 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 Newcastle Knights vs Parramatta Eels prediction, where you will find the latest odds and tips for the main betting markets.
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