NRL Wests Tigers vs Raiders Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for Round 16, 2024
Last updated: Jun 23, 2024, 5:22AM | Published: Jun 19, 2024, 9:23AM
Draftstars Australia's NRL Wests Tigers vs Raiders Round 16 DFS contest begins at 4:05pm AEST on June 23, 2024, and Fantasy Insider has crunched the numbers for every player in the game to help you create winning line-ups.
An accurate Draftstars cheat sheet is essential 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 16.
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We have reviewed players from each team in the Wests Tigers vs Canberra Raiders match-up to help you find the best choices on Sunday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Stefano Utoikamanu (WST, FLEX/FWD) | $19,850 | 57.9 | 2.9 |
| Value | Reuben Porter (WST, FLEX/FWD) | $8,000 | 36 | 4.5 |
| Fade | Adam Doueihi (WST, HH/FLEX) | $18,960 | 39.8 | 2.1 |
| Cheapie | Sebastian Kris (CAN, FLEX/OB) | $9,380 | 35.2 | 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'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 | Jordan Rapana (CAN) | $13,060 | 52.4 | 4 |
| Value | Jordan Rapana (CAN) | $13,060 | 52.4 | 4 |
| Fade | Jahream Bula (WST) | $10,510 | 31.8 | 3 |
| Cheapie | Sebastian Kris (CAN) | $9,380 | 35.2 | 3.8 |
HH (Half/Hooker)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Kaeo Weekes (CAN) | $19,810 | 55.8 | 2.8 |
| Value | Lachlan Galvin (WST) | $16,680 | 54.5 | 3.3 |
| Fade | Adam Doueihi (WST) | $18,960 | 39.8 | 2.1 |
| Cheapie | Zac Woolford (CAN) | $8,990 | 29.1 | 3.2 |
FWD (Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Stefano Utoikamanu (WST) | $19,850 | 57.9 | 2.9 |
| Value | Reuben Porter (WST) | $8,000 | 36 | 4.5 |
| Fade | Hudson Young (CAN) | $17,360 | 48.8 | 2.8 |
| Cheapie | Emre Guler (CAN) | $8,000 | 28.4 | 3.5 |
Conclusion
When building your NRL Wests Tigers vs Raiders Round 16 teams, consider starting with a value player like Reuben Porter. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Stefano Utoikamanu 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, Adam Doueihi is one of the worst value options on the slate, suggesting you might want to limit exposure to him if building out multiple line-ups.
Ready to go? Draftstars' NRL Wests Tigers vs Raiders 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 Wests Tigers vs Raiders Round 16 contest. 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 Wests Tigers vs Canberra Raiders prediction, where you will find the latest odds and tips for the main betting markets.
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