NRL Raiders vs Panthers Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for Round 25, 2024
Last updated: Aug 24, 2024, 4:23AM | Published: Aug 21, 2024, 9:23AM
Draftstars Australia's NRL Raiders vs Panthers Round 25 DFS contest begins at 3:00pm AEST on August 24, 2024, and Fantasy Insider has looked at the data 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 assemble your fantasy teams for Draftstars' NRL contests and enhance your Supercoach team for Round 25.
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We have reviewed players from each team in the Canberra Raiders vs Penrith Panthers match-up to help you find the best choices on Saturday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Isaah Yeo (PEN, FWD/FLEX) | $19,170 | 66.4 | 3.5 |
| Value | Jordan Rapana (CAN, OB/FLEX) | $8,790 | 42 | 4.8 |
| Fade | Tom Starling (CAN, FLEX/HH) | $13,580 | 30.3 | 2.2 |
| Cheapie | Corey Horsburgh (CAN, FWD/FLEX) | $8,700 | 39.3 | 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 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 | Dylan Edwards (PEN) | $18,410 | 61.9 | 3.4 |
| Value | Jordan Rapana (CAN) | $8,790 | 42 | 4.8 |
| Fade | Brian To'o (PEN) | $15,540 | 53.1 | 3.4 |
| Cheapie | Casey McLean (PEN) | $9,490 | 39.2 | 4.1 |
HH (Half/Hooker)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Jamal Fogarty (CAN) | $17,480 | 54.7 | 3.1 |
| Value | Brad Schneider (PEN) | $11,220 | 46.2 | 4.1 |
| Fade | Tom Starling (CAN) | $13,580 | 30.3 | 2.2 |
| Cheapie | Luke Sommerton (PEN) | $8,880 | 35.9 | 4 |
FWD (Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Isaah Yeo (PEN) | $19,170 | 66.4 | 3.5 |
| Value | Corey Horsburgh (CAN) | $8,700 | 39.3 | 4.5 |
| Fade | Lindsay Smith (PEN) | $14,390 | 40.8 | 2.8 |
| Cheapie | Moses Leota (PEN) | $8,760 | 33.1 | 3.8 |
Conclusion
When building your NRL Raiders vs Panthers Round 25 teams, consider starting with a value player like Jordan Rapana. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Isaah Yeo is a strong option. If you're seeking budget-friendly choices to free up salary cap for more studs, explore our cheapie options, including Corey Horsburgh.
On the other hand, according to our model, Tom Starling is one of the lowest value options in this game, suggesting you might want to limit exposure to him if entering multiple line-ups.
Ready to go? Draftstars' NRL Raiders vs Panthers slate closes at 3:00pm AEST on Saturday. 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 Panthers Round 25 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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For more on this game, dive into our full Canberra Raiders vs Penrith Panthers prediction, where you will find the latest odds and tips for the main betting markets.
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