NRL Raiders vs Cowboys Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for Round 15, 2024
Last updated: Jun 14, 2024, 7:22AM | Published: Jun 12, 2024, 9:23AM
Draftstars Australia's NRL Raiders vs Cowboys Round 15 DFS contest commences at 6:00pm AEST on June 14, 2024, and Fantasy Insider has crunched the numbers for each player in the game to help you create winning line-ups.
A reliable 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 improve your Supercoach team for Round 15.
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We have reviewed players from each team in the Canberra Raiders vs North Queensland Cowboys match-up to help you make the best choices on Friday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Kaeo Weekes (CAN, HH/FLEX) | $18,930 | 64.2 | 3.4 |
| Value | Emre Guler (CAN, FLEX/FWD) | $8,000 | 34.6 | 4.3 |
| Fade | Hudson Young (CAN, FLEX/FWD) | $17,830 | 47 | 2.6 |
| Cheapie | Sebastian Kris (CAN, OB/FLEX) | $9,000 | 34.2 | 3.8 |
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 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 | Valentine Holmes (NQL) | $14,530 | 51.5 | 3.5 |
| Value | Jordan Rapana (CAN) | $11,650 | 45.5 | 3.9 |
| Fade | Scott Drinkwater (NQL) | $18,960 | 50.2 | 2.6 |
| Cheapie | Sebastian Kris (CAN) | $9,000 | 34.2 | 3.8 |
HH (Half/Hooker)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Kaeo Weekes (CAN) | $18,930 | 64.2 | 3.4 |
| Value | Chad Townsend (NQL) | $12,630 | 46.1 | 3.6 |
| Fade | Tom Dearden (NQL) | $13,630 | 40.7 | 3 |
| Cheapie | Danny Levi (CAN) | $8,740 | 29.2 | 3.3 |
FWD (Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Reuben Cotter (NQL) | $16,820 | 52.5 | 3.1 |
| Value | Emre Guler (CAN) | $8,000 | 34.6 | 4.3 |
| Fade | Hudson Young (CAN) | $17,830 | 47 | 2.6 |
| Cheapie | Harrison Edwards (NQL) | $8,600 | 32.1 | 3.7 |
Conclusion
When building your NRL Raiders vs Cowboys Round 15 teams, consider starting with a value player like Emre Guler. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Kaeo Weekes is a strong option. If you're seeking budget-friendly choices to free up salary cap for more studs, explore our cheapie options, including Sebastian Kris.
On the other hand, according to our model, Hudson Young is one of the lowest 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 Raiders vs Cowboys 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 Cowboys 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 Canberra Raiders vs North Queensland Cowboys prediction, where you will find the latest odds and tips for the main betting markets.
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