NRL Knights vs Titans Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for Round 26, 2024
Last updated: Sep 1, 2024, 3:22AM | Published: Aug 28, 2024, 9:24AM
Draftstars Australia's NRL Knights vs Titans Round 26 DFS contest kicks off at 2:01pm AEST on September 1, 2024, and Fantasy Insider has crunched the numbers for every player in the game to help you build winning line-ups.
An accurate Draftstars cheat sheet is a must for NRL fantasy players. This DFS preview is designed to help you put together your fantasy teams for Draftstars' NRL contests and enhance your Supercoach team for Round 26.
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We've reviewed players from each team in the Newcastle Knights vs Gold Coast Titans match-up to help you make the best choices on Sunday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Kalyn Ponga (NEW, FLEX/OB) | $18,450 | 65.3 | 3.5 |
| Value | Dylan Lucas (NEW, FWD/FLEX) | $10,240 | 49.8 | 4.9 |
| Fade | Beau Fermor (GOL, FLEX/FWD) | $17,800 | 43.2 | 2.4 |
| Cheapie | Jaylan De Groot (GOL, FLEX/OB) | $8,000 | 35 | 4.4 |
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 | Kalyn Ponga (NEW) | $18,450 | 65.3 | 3.5 |
| Value | Jaylan De Groot (GOL) | $8,000 | 35 | 4.4 |
| Fade | Greg Marzhew (NEW) | $13,450 | 40.4 | 3 |
| Cheapie | Brian Kelly (GOL) | $9,570 | 39.5 | 4.1 |
HH (Half/Hooker)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Jayden Campbell (GOL) | $15,870 | 54.9 | 3.5 |
| Value | Phoenix Crossland (NEW) | $8,680 | 36.4 | 4.2 |
| Fade | Kieran Foran (GOL) | $13,110 | 48.7 | 3.7 |
| Cheapie | Will Pryce (NEW) | $8,000 | 11.7 | 1.5 |
FWD (Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | David Fifita (GOL) | $19,640 | 61.2 | 3.1 |
| Value | Dylan Lucas (NEW) | $10,240 | 49.8 | 4.9 |
| Fade | Beau Fermor (GOL) | $17,800 | 43.2 | 2.4 |
| Cheapie | Brodie Jones (NEW) | $8,880 | 38.4 | 4.3 |
Conclusion
When building your NRL Knights vs Titans Round 26 teams, consider starting with a value player like Dylan Lucas. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Kalyn Ponga 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 Jaylan De Groot.
On the other hand, according to our model, Beau Fermor is one of the lowest value options on the slate, suggesting you might want to limit exposure to him if putting together multiple line-ups.
Ready to go? Draftstars' NRL Knights vs Titans slate closes at 2:01pm 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 Titans Round 26 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 Newcastle Knights vs Gold Coast Titans prediction, where you will find the latest odds and tips for the main betting markets.
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