NRL Raiders vs Knights Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for Round 18, 2024
Last updated: Jul 7, 2024, 5:23AM | Published: Jul 3, 2024, 9:23AM
Draftstars Australia's NRL Raiders vs Knights Round 18 DFS contest begins at 4:05pm AEST on July 7, 2024, and Fantasy Insider has crunched the numbers for each player in the game to help you build winning line-ups.
A reliable Draftstars cheat sheet is crucial for NRL fantasy players. This DFS preview is designed to help you build your fantasy teams for Draftstars' NRL contests and enhance your Supercoach team for Round 18.
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We've reviewed players from each team in the Canberra Raiders vs Newcastle Knights match-up to help you make the best selections on Sunday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Dane Gagai (NEW, OB/FLEX) | $15,530 | 60 | 3.9 |
| Value | Will Pryce (NEW, FLEX/HH) | $8,570 | 43.2 | 5 |
| Fade | Kaeo Weekes (CAN, FLEX/OB) | $18,710 | 39 | 2.1 |
| Cheapie | Ata Mariota (CAN, FLEX/FWD) | $8,720 | 39.6 | 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'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 | Dane Gagai (NEW) | $15,530 | 60 | 3.9 |
| Value | Greg Marzhew (NEW) | $11,220 | 43.5 | 3.9 |
| Fade | Kaeo Weekes (CAN) | $18,710 | 39 | 2.1 |
| Cheapie | Enari Tuala (NEW) | $8,000 | 25.9 | 3.2 |
HH (Half/Hooker)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Jackson Hastings (NEW) | $17,930 | 52.7 | 2.9 |
| Value | Will Pryce (NEW) | $8,570 | 43.2 | 5 |
| Fade | Jayden Brailey (NEW) | $12,730 | 45.4 | 3.6 |
| Cheapie | Danny Levi (CAN) | $8,000 | 18.9 | 2.4 |
FWD (Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Joseph Tapine (CAN) | $18,680 | 49.4 | 2.6 |
| Value | Ata Mariota (CAN) | $8,720 | 39.6 | 4.5 |
| Fade | Dylan Lucas (NEW) | $11,750 | 32.6 | 2.8 |
| Cheapie | Jacob Saifiti (NEW) | $9,730 | 39.1 | 4 |
Conclusion
When building your NRL Raiders vs Knights Round 18 teams, consider starting with a value player like Will Pryce. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Dane Gagai is a strong option. If you're looking for budget-friendly choices to free up salary cap for more studs, check out our cheapie options, including Ata Mariota.
On the other hand, according to our model, Kaeo Weekes is one of the lowest value options in this game, suggesting you might want to limit exposure to him if building multiple line-ups.
Ready to go? Draftstars' NRL Raiders vs Knights 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 Raiders vs Knights Round 18 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 Newcastle Knights prediction, where you will find the latest odds and tips for the main betting markets.
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