NRL Knights vs Panthers Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for Round 15, 2024
Last updated: Jun 16, 2024, 5:22AM | Published: Jun 12, 2024, 9:23AM
Draftstars Australia's NRL Knights vs Panthers Round 15 DFS contest begins at 4:05pm AEST on June 16, 2024, and Fantasy Insider has looked at the data for every 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 assemble your fantasy teams for Draftstars' NRL contests and enhance your Supercoach team for Round 15.
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We have reviewed players from each team in the Newcastle Knights vs Penrith Panthers match-up to help you make the best choices on Sunday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Isaah Yeo (PEN, FLEX/FWD) | $19,930 | 64 | 3.2 |
| Value | Sunia Turuva (PEN, FLEX/OB) | $8,000 | 43.5 | 5.4 |
| Fade | Jayden Brailey (NEW, HH/FLEX) | $12,520 | 25.5 | 2 |
| Cheapie | Liam Martin (PEN, FWD/FLEX) | $8,000 | 40.4 | 5.1 |
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 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 | Brian To'o (PEN) | $17,280 | 56.5 | 3.3 |
| Value | Sunia Turuva (PEN) | $8,000 | 43.5 | 5.4 |
| Fade | Dylan Edwards (PEN) | $19,440 | 55.7 | 2.9 |
| Cheapie | Paul Alamoti (PEN) | $8,790 | 36.9 | 4.2 |
HH (Half/Hooker)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Jarome Luai (PEN) | $17,390 | 50.3 | 2.9 |
| Value | Luke Sommerton (PEN) | $8,000 | 35.4 | 4.4 |
| Fade | Jayden Brailey (NEW) | $12,520 | 25.5 | 2 |
| Cheapie | Phoenix Crossland (NEW) | $8,760 | 36.1 | 4.1 |
FWD (Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Isaah Yeo (PEN) | $19,930 | 64 | 3.2 |
| Value | Liam Martin (PEN) | $8,000 | 40.4 | 5.1 |
| Fade | Liam Henry (PEN) | $12,110 | 38 | 3.1 |
| Cheapie | Leo Thompson (NEW) | $9,560 | 43.5 | 4.6 |
Conclusion
When building your NRL Knights vs Panthers Round 15 teams, consider starting with a value player like Sunia Turuva. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Isaah Yeo is a strong option. If you're seeking budget-friendly choices to free up salary cap for more studs, take a look at our cheapie options, including Liam Martin.
On the other hand, according to our model, Jayden Brailey is one of the lowest value options on the slate, suggesting you might want to limit exposure to him if building multiple line-ups.
Ready to go? Draftstars' NRL Knights vs Panthers slate closes at 4:05pm 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 Knights vs Panthers Round 15 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 Penrith Panthers prediction, where you will find the latest odds and tips for the main betting markets.
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