NRL Raiders vs Bulldogs Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for Round 11, 2024
Last updated: May 17, 2024, 7:23AM | Published: May 15, 2024, 9:23AM
Draftstars Australia's NRL Raiders vs Bulldogs Round 11 DFS contest kicks off at 6:00pm AEST on May 17, 2024, and Fantasy Insider has looked at the data for every player in the game to help you create winning line-ups.
A handy Draftstars cheat sheet is essential for NRL fantasy players. This DFS preview aims to guide you in building your fantasy teams for Draftstars' NRL contestsas well as enhancing your Supercoach team in Round 11.
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We've reviewed players from each team in the Canberra Raiders vs Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs match-up to help you make the best selections on Friday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Matt Burton (BUL, FLEX/HH) | $19,360 | 55.5 | 2.9 |
| Value | Josh Addo-Carr (BUL, FLEX/OB) | $9,160 | 40.1 | 4.4 |
| Fade | Jacob Preston (BUL, FLEX/FWD) | $10,080 | 22.4 | 2.2 |
| Cheapie | Stephen Crichton (BUL, FLEX/OB) | $9,370 | 35.8 | 3.8 |
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 | Matthew Timoko (CAN) | $13,870 | 46.8 | 3.4 |
| Value | Josh Addo-Carr (BUL) | $9,160 | 40.1 | 4.4 |
| Fade | Jacob Kiraz (BUL) | $13,570 | 42.9 | 3.2 |
| Cheapie | Stephen Crichton (BUL) | $9,370 | 35.8 | 3.8 |
HH (Half/Hooker)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Matt Burton (BUL) | $19,360 | 55.5 | 2.9 |
| Value | Danny Levi (CAN) | $8,670 | 32.6 | 3.8 |
| Fade | Reed Mahoney (BUL) | $18,430 | 51.4 | 2.8 |
| Cheapie | Drew Hutchison (BUL) | $9,760 | 34.9 | 3.6 |
FWD (Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Joseph Tapine (CAN) | $18,000 | 52.6 | 2.9 |
| Value | Emre Guler (CAN) | $8,000 | 30.1 | 3.8 |
| Fade | Jacob Preston (BUL) | $10,080 | 22.4 | 2.2 |
| Cheapie | Ata Mariota (CAN) | $8,670 | 28.5 | 3.3 |
Conclusion
In DFS, creating an optimal line-up requires understanding key concepts and metrics. When building your NRL Raiders vs Bulldogs Round 11 teams, consider starting with a value player like Josh Addo-Carr. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Matt Burton 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 Stephen Crichton.
On the other hand, according to our model, Jacob Preston is one of the worst value options on the slate, suggesting you might want to limit exposure to him if entering multiple line-ups.
Ready to go? Draftstars' NRL Raiders vs Bulldogs slate closes at 6:00pm 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 Raiders vs Bulldogs Round 11 slate. The unique insights here can give you an edge when you make your NRL DFS line-ups.
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For more on this game, dive into our full Canberra Raiders vs Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs prediction, where you will find the latest odds and tips for the main betting markets.
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