PGA 3M Open Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for July 25-28, 2024
Last updated: Jul 25, 2024, 11:29AM | Published: Jul 24, 2024, 2:28AM
Draftstars Australia's PGA 3M Open DFS contest commences at 9:45pm AEST on July 25, 2024, and Fantasy Insider has crunched the numbers for each player in the field to help you create winning line-ups.
A handy Draftstars cheat sheet is crucial for PGA fantasy players. This DFS preview is designed to help you assemble your fantasy teams for Draftstars' PGA contests.
Fantasy Insider, renowned for its world-class DFS tools and projections since 2015, uses the same machine learning models as Stats Insider to produce some of the best DFS projections in the world.
With the best PGA fantasy insights and DFS strategies from Fantasy Insider, you're set to win in more PGA fantasy contests.
Cheat Sheet and Projections
We've reviewed every player in the field to help you make the best picks for the tournament.
Studs
| Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tony Finau | $23,850 | 85.4 | 3.6 |
| Sam Burns | $23,250 | 81.3 | 3.5 |
| Akshay Bhatia | $22,760 | 80.2 | 3.5 |
Value Picks
| Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Kuchar | $10,640 | 45.5 | 4.3 |
| Bud Cauley | $10,200 | 43.5 | 4.3 |
| Andrew Putnam | $13,460 | 52.9 | 3.9 |
Players to Fade
| Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|
| Santiago De la Fuente | $11,180 | 31 | 2.8 |
| Benjamin James | $14,220 | 40.6 | 2.9 |
| Patrick Fishburn | $15,430 | 48.7 | 3.2 |
Cheapies
| Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zach Johnson | $9,050 | 40.7 | 4.5 |
| Kevin Tway | $8,740 | 37.5 | 4.3 |
| Stewart Cink | $8,190 | 34.8 | 4.2 |
According to Fantasy Insider's DFS model, our "studs" are 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.
Conclusion
When building your PGA 3M Open teams, consider starting with a value player like Matt Kuchar. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Tony Finau is a strong option. If you're seeking budget-friendly choices to free up salary cap for more studs, check out our cheapie options, including Zach Johnson.
On the other hand, according to our model, Santiago De la Fuente is one of the worst value options in the tournament, suggesting you might want to limit exposure to him if entering multiple line-ups.
Ready to go? Draftstars' PGA 3M Open slate closes at 9:45pm AEST on Thursday. ENTER NOW!
As with all PGA DFS contests, whether you start with our studs or build around our value picks, leveraging Fantasy Insider's data-driven PGA fantasy news and strategies, combined with your own research, can enhance your chances of winning in the PGA 3M Open contest. The unique insights here can give you an edge when you make your PGA DFS line-ups.
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