NRL Sea Eagles vs Titans Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for Round 20, 2024
Last updated: Jul 21, 2024, 5:22AM | Published: Jul 18, 2024, 2:23AM
Draftstars Australia's NRL Sea Eagles vs Titans Round 20 DFS contest starts at 4:05pm AEST on July 21, 2024, and Fantasy Insider has looked at the data for each player in the game to help you create winning line-ups.
A handy Draftstars cheat sheet is crucial for NRL fantasy players. This DFS preview is designed to help you assemble your fantasy teams for Draftstars' NRL contests and improve your Supercoach team for Round 20.
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We've reviewed players from each team in the Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles vs Gold Coast Titans match-up to help you make the best choices on Sunday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | David Fifita (GOL, FLEX/FWD) | $19,830 | 65.9 | 3.3 |
| Value | Lehi Hopoate (MAN, FLEX/OB) | $8,510 | 39.7 | 4.7 |
| Fade | Keano Kini (GOL, FLEX/OB) | $14,410 | 43.5 | 3 |
| Cheapie | Taniela Paseka (MAN, FLEX/FWD) | $8,000 | 35.1 | 4.4 |
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 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 | Reuben Garrick (MAN) | $15,580 | 54.1 | 3.5 |
| Value | Lehi Hopoate (MAN) | $8,510 | 39.7 | 4.7 |
| Fade | Keano Kini (GOL) | $14,410 | 43.5 | 3 |
| Cheapie | Jason Saab (MAN) | $9,240 | 39.7 | 4.3 |
HH (Half/Hooker)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Daly Cherry-Evans (MAN) | $19,290 | 62.2 | 3.2 |
| Value | Jake Simpkin (MAN) | $9,430 | 38.9 | 4.1 |
| Fade | Luke Brooks (MAN) | $12,920 | 42.1 | 3.3 |
| Cheapie | Gordon Chan Kum Tong (MAN) | $8,000 | 20 | 2.5 |
FWD (Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | David Fifita (GOL) | $19,830 | 65.9 | 3.3 |
| Value | Taniela Paseka (MAN) | $8,000 | 35.1 | 4.4 |
| Fade | Nathan Brown (MAN) | $11,570 | 36.3 | 3.1 |
| Cheapie | Ben Trbojevic (MAN) | $8,550 | 36.5 | 4.3 |
Conclusion
When building your NRL Sea Eagles vs Titans Round 20 teams, consider starting with a value player like Lehi Hopoate. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, David Fifita 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 Taniela Paseka.
On the other hand, according to our model, Keano Kini 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 Sea Eagles vs Titans 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 Sea Eagles vs Titans Round 20 contest. 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 Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles vs Gold Coast Titans prediction, where you will find the latest odds and tips for the main betting markets.
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