State of Origin Maroons vs Blues Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for Game 3, 2024
Last updated: Jul 17, 2024, 9:32AM | Published: Jul 15, 2024, 12:33AM
Draftstars Australia's State of Origin Maroons vs Blues Game 3 DFS contest commences at 8:05pm AEST on July 17, 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 essential for Origin fantasy players. This DFS preview is designed to help you assemble your fantasy teams for Draftstars' State of Origin contests.
Fantasy Insider, renowned for its world-class DFS tools and projections since 2015, employs the same machine learning models as Stats Insider to come up with some of the most reliable DFS projections available.
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We've reviewed players from each team in State of Origin Game 3 to help you make the best choices on Wednesday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Payne Haas (NSW, FWD/FLEX) | $18,540 | 58.7 | 3.2 |
| Value | Zac Lomax (NSW, FLEX/OB) | $8,920 | 39 | 4.4 |
| Fade | Kalyn Ponga (QLD, OB/FLEX) | $13,700 | 26.9 | 2 |
| Cheapie | Stephen Crichton (NSW, FLEX/OB) | $8,630 | 37.3 | 4.3 |
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 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.
Positional Breakdown
OB (Outside Back)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Dylan Edwards (NSW) | $17,960 | 49.4 | 2.7 |
| Value | Zac Lomax (NSW) | $8,920 | 39 | 4.4 |
| Fade | Kalyn Ponga (QLD) | $13,700 | 26.9 | 2 |
| Cheapie | Stephen Crichton (NSW) | $8,630 | 37.3 | 4.3 |
HH (Half/Hooker)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Daly Cherry-Evans (QLD) | $18,540 | 58.6 | 3.2 |
| Value | Harry Grant (QLD) | $9,000 | 38.7 | 4.3 |
| Fade | Ben Hunt (QLD) | $12,960 | 34.5 | 2.7 |
| Cheapie | Jarome Luai (NSW) | $9,010 | 38.3 | 4.2 |
FWD (Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Payne Haas (NSW) | $18,540 | 58.7 | 3.2 |
| Value | Moeaki Fotuaika (QLD) | $8,000 | 31.2 | 3.9 |
| Fade | Patrick Carrigan (QLD) | $18,360 | 55.9 | 3 |
| Cheapie | Kurt Capewell (QLD) | $9,010 | 35 | 3.9 |
Conclusion
When building your State of Origin Maroons vs Blues teams, consider starting with a value player like Zac Lomax. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Payne Haas is a strong option. If you're looking for budget-friendly choices to free up salary cap for more studs, check out our cheapie options, including Stephen Crichton.
On the other hand, according to our model, Kalyn Ponga is one of the lowest value options in this game, suggesting you might want to limit exposure to him if building out multiple line-ups.
Ready to go? Draftstars' State of Origin Maroons vs Blues slate closes at 8:05pm AEST on Wednesday. ENTER NOW!
As with all Origin DFS contests, whether you start with our studs or build around our value picks, leveraging Fantasy Insider's data-driven Origin fantasy news and strategies, combined with your own research, can enhance your chances of winning in the State of Origin Maroons vs Blues slate. The unique insights here can help you maximize points while adhering to the salary cap when you make your Origin DFS line-ups.
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For more on this game, dive into our full NSW vs. QLD Game 3 prediction, where you will find the latest odds and tips for the main betting markets.
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