NRL Raiders vs Sharks Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for Round 8, 2024
Last updated: Apr 28, 2024, 5:22AM | Published: Apr 24, 2024, 1:31AM
Draftstars Australia's NRL Raiders vs Sharks Round 8 DFS contest starts at 4:05pm AEST on April 28, 2024, and Fantasy Insider has looked at the data for every player in the game to help you build winning line-ups.
An accurate Draftstars cheat sheet is a must for NRL fantasy players. Alongside our full Canberra Raiders vs Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks prediction, this DFS preview not only aims to help you in assembling your fantasy teams for Draftstars' NRL contests but also boosts your Supercoach strategies in Round 8, enhancing your overall NRL betting and tipping approach this weekend.
Fantasy Insider, renowned for its world-class DFS tools and projections since 2015, uses the same machine learning models as Stats Insider to make some of the most reliable DFS projections available.
With the best NRL fantasy insights and DFS strategies from Fantasy Insider, you're set to win in more NRL fantasy contests.
Cheat Sheet and Projections
We have reviewed players from each team in the Canberra Raiders vs Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks match-up to help you find the best selections on Sunday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Nicholas Hynes (CRO, FLEX/HH) | $23,660 | 77 | 3.3 |
| Value | William Kennedy (CRO, OB/FLEX) | $8,820 | 34.8 | 3.9 |
| Fade | James Schiller (CAN, FLEX/OB) | $11,180 | 27.3 | 2.4 |
| Cheapie | Daniel Atkinson (CRO, FLEX/HH) | $9,880 | 38.3 | 3.9 |
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'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 those needing to stay under the salary cap, "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 | Matthew Timoko (CAN) | $15,210 | 46 | 3 |
| Value | William Kennedy (CRO) | $8,820 | 34.8 | 3.9 |
| Fade | James Schiller (CAN) | $11,180 | 27.3 | 2.4 |
| Cheapie | Chevy Stewart (CAN) | $9,380 | 24.1 | 2.6 |
HH (Half/Hooker)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Nicholas Hynes (CRO) | $23,660 | 77 | 3.3 |
| Value | Daniel Atkinson (CRO) | $9,880 | 38.3 | 3.9 |
| Fade | Blayke Brailey (CRO) | $15,960 | 47.5 | 3 |
| Cheapie | Danny Levi (CAN) | $9,360 | 35 | 3.7 |
FWD (Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Cameron McInnes (CRO) | $17,940 | 56.7 | 3.2 |
| Value | Pasami Saulo (CAN) | $8,000 | 30.2 | 3.8 |
| Fade | Morgan Smithies (CAN) | $15,320 | 45.6 | 3 |
| Cheapie | Ata Mariota (CAN) | $8,940 | 32 | 3.6 |
Conclusion
In DFS, creating an optimal line-up requires understanding key concepts and metrics. When building your NRL Raiders vs Sharks Round 8 teams, consider starting with a value player like William Kennedy. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Nicholas Hynes 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 Daniel Atkinson.
On the other hand, according to our model, James Schiller 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 Sharks 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 Sharks Round 8 slate. The unique insights here can give you an edge when you make your NRL DFS line-ups.
For the latest projections and optimised NRL Raiders vs Sharks line-ups, check out the Fantasy Insider Cruncher on Draftstars! It's free to use when you're logged in.
Please note that if you use our DFS tips for betting purposes, ensure you gamble responsibly and keep track of your money. For free and confidential support, call 1800 858 858 or visit gamblinghelponline.org.au.
