NRL Panthers vs Dolphins Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for Round 20, 2024
Last updated: Jul 21, 2024, 3:22AM | Published: Jul 18, 2024, 2:23AM
Draftstars Australia's NRL Panthers vs Dolphins Round 20 DFS contest starts at 2:00pm AEST on July 21, 2024, and Fantasy Insider has looked at the data for each player in the game to help you create winning line-ups.
A handy Draftstars cheat sheet is a must for NRL fantasy players. This DFS preview is designed to help you assemble your fantasy teams for Draftstars' NRL contests and improve your Supercoach team for Round 20.
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We have reviewed players from each team in the Penrith Panthers vs Dolphins match-up to help you find the best selections on Sunday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Nathan Cleary (PEN, FLEX/HH) | $21,650 | 71.2 | 3.3 |
| Value | Matthew Eisenhuth (PEN, FLEX/FWD) | $8,000 | 40.3 | 5 |
| Fade | Max Plath (DOL, FLEX/HH) | $17,570 | 45.3 | 2.6 |
| Cheapie | Sunia Turuva (PEN, FLEX/OB) | $9,550 | 42.6 | 4.5 |
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 | Izack Tago (PEN) | $10,050 | 48.5 | 4.8 |
| Value | Izack Tago (PEN) | $10,050 | 48.5 | 4.8 |
| Fade | Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow (DOL) | $13,330 | 39.1 | 2.9 |
| Cheapie | Sunia Turuva (PEN) | $9,550 | 42.6 | 4.5 |
HH (Half/Hooker)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Nathan Cleary (PEN) | $21,650 | 71.2 | 3.3 |
| Value | Kodi Nikorima (DOL) | $9,320 | 35.2 | 3.8 |
| Fade | Max Plath (DOL) | $17,570 | 45.3 | 2.6 |
| Cheapie | Trent Toelau (PEN) | $8,000 | 18 | 2.2 |
FWD (Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | James Fisher-Harris (PEN) | $16,120 | 54.9 | 3.4 |
| Value | Matthew Eisenhuth (PEN) | $8,000 | 40.3 | 5 |
| Fade | Connelly Lemuelu (DOL) | $11,800 | 40.7 | 3.4 |
| Cheapie | Moses Leota (PEN) | $8,000 | 32.8 | 4.1 |
Conclusion
In DFS, creating an optimal line-up requires understanding key concepts and metrics. When building your NRL Panthers vs Dolphins Round 20 teams, consider starting with a value player like Matthew Eisenhuth. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Nathan Cleary 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 Sunia Turuva.
On the other hand, according to our model, Max Plath is one of the worst value options in this game, suggesting you might want to limit exposure to him if putting together multiple line-ups.
Ready to go? Draftstars' NRL Panthers vs Dolphins slate closes at 2:00pm 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 Panthers vs Dolphins Round 20 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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