PGA The RBC Heritage Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for April 18-21, 2024
Last updated: Apr 18, 2024, 11:28AM | Published: Apr 17, 2024, 2:28AM
Draftstars Australia's PGA The RBC Heritage DFS contest begins at 10:15pm AEST on April 18, 2024, and Fantasy Insider has crunched the numbers for every player in the field to help you create winning line-ups.
A handy Draftstars cheat sheet is a must for PGA fantasy players. This DFS preview aims to guide you in assembling your fantasy teams for Draftstars' PGA contests.
Fantasy Insider, renowned for its world-class DFS tools and projections since 2015, employs the same machine learning models as Stats Insider to make some of the most reliable DFS projections available.
With the latest 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 choices for the tournament.
Studs
| Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scottie Scheffler | $26,750 | 108 | 4 |
| Xander Schauffele | $23,050 | 90.9 | 3.9 |
| Rory McIlroy | $23,310 | 89.4 | 3.8 |
Value Picks
| Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|
| Austin Eckroat | $10,360 | 46.1 | 4.4 |
| Eric Cole | $10,960 | 48.2 | 4.4 |
| Andrew Putnam | $11,750 | 51.2 | 4.4 |
Players to Fade
| Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patrick Cantlay | $21,210 | 79.2 | 3.7 |
| Ludvig Aberg | $22,860 | 85.8 | 3.8 |
| Jordan Spieth | $17,580 | 67.1 | 3.8 |
Cheapies
| Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lee Hodges | $9,050 | 40.8 | 4.5 |
| Peter Malnati | $8,380 | 37.5 | 4.5 |
| Seamus Power | $8,670 | 38.1 | 4.4 |
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 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 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.
Conclusion
In DFS, creating an optimal line-up requires understanding key concepts and metrics. When building your PGA The RBC Heritage teams, consider starting with a value player like Austin Eckroat. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Scottie Scheffler 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 Lee Hodges.
On the other hand, according to our model, Patrick Cantlay is one of the lowest value options in the tournament, suggesting you might want to limit exposure to him if putting together multiple line-ups.
Ready to go? Draftstars' PGA The RBC Heritage slate closes at 10:15pm 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 The RBC Heritage slate. The unique insights here can give you an edge when you make your PGA DFS line-ups.
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