PGA The Sony Open Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for January 10-13, 2025
Last updated: Jan 9, 2025, 4:28PM | Published: Jan 8, 2025, 1:28AM
Draftstars Australia's PGA The Sony Open DFS contest starts at 4:10am AEDT on January 10, 2025, and Fantasy Insider has crunched the numbers for each player in the field to help you create winning line-ups.
An accurate Draftstars cheat sheet is a must 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, employs the same machine learning models as Stats Insider to deliver some of the most accurate 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 picks for the tournament.
Studs
| Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hideki Matsuyama | $24,250 | 92.5 | 3.8 |
| Corey Conners | $23,650 | 86.9 | 3.7 |
| Russell Henley | $22,360 | 83.1 | 3.7 |
Value Picks
| Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ryo Hisatune | $10,420 | 44.6 | 4.3 |
| Vincent Whaley | $12,270 | 50.8 | 4.1 |
| Ben Silverman | $11,180 | 46.1 | 4.1 |
Players to Fade
| Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldrich Potgieter | $10,960 | 31.9 | 2.9 |
| Matthew McCarty | $15,200 | 45.1 | 3 |
| Frankie Capan | $11,500 | 36.1 | 3.1 |
Cheapies
| Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|
| David Lipsky | $9,050 | 40.3 | 4.5 |
| Chad Ramey | $8,290 | 36.7 | 4.4 |
| Nate Lashley | $8,190 | 36 | 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'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 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 The Sony Open teams, consider starting with a value player like Ryo Hisatune. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Hideki Matsuyama 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 David Lipsky.
On the other hand, according to our model, Aldrich Potgieter is one of the lowest value options on the slate, suggesting you might want to limit exposure to him if building out multiple line-ups.
Ready to go? Draftstars' PGA The Sony Open slate closes at 4:10am AEDT on Friday. 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 Sony Open slate. The unique insights here can give you an edge when you make your PGA DFS line-ups.
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