MLB Thursday Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for June 13, 2024
Last updated: Jun 12, 2024, 10:25PM | Published: Jun 12, 2024, 8:25AM
Draftstars Australia's MLB Thursday DFS contest begins at 9:10am AEST on June 13, 2024, and Fantasy Insider has looked at the data for every player on the slate to help you make winning line-ups.
A reliable Draftstars cheat sheet is a must for MLB fantasy players. This DFS preview is designed to help you put together your fantasy teams for Draftstars' MLB contests and enhance your season-long fantasy line-ups on Thursday and beyond.
Featured MLB Games
Draftstars' MLB Thursday slate includes the following games:
- New York Mets vs Miami Marlins
- Kansas City Royals vs New York Yankees
- Arizona Diamondbacks vs Los Angeles Angels
- St. Louis Cardinals vs Pittsburgh Pirates
- Cincinnati Reds vs Cleveland Guardians
- Los Angeles Dodgers vs Texas Rangers
- Seattle Mariners vs Chicago White Sox
- Boston Red Sox vs Philadelphia Phillies
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We have reviewed every player from every team to help you find the best picks on Thursday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Nicholas Lodolo (CIN, P) | $17,860 | 18.6 | 1 |
| Value | Jeff McNeil (NYM, 2B) | $5,000 | 5.7 | 1.1 |
| Fade | Jacob McCarthy (AZ, OF) | $8,590 | 1 | 0.1 |
| Cheapie | Nolan Gorman (STL, 3B/2B) | $5,000 | 5.6 | 1.1 |
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
C (Catcher)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Salvador Perez (KC) | $7,020 | 6.4 | 0.9 |
| Value | Salvador Perez (KC) | $7,020 | 6.4 | 0.9 |
| Fade | Caleb Raleigh (SEA) | $9,450 | 6 | 0.6 |
| Cheapie | Jonah Heim (TEX) | $6,330 | 4.7 | 0.7 |
SS (Shortstop)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Robert Witt (KC) | $10,280 | 9.9 | 1 |
| Value | Robert Witt (KC) | $10,280 | 9.9 | 1 |
| Fade | John Crawford (SEA) | $9,270 | 5.9 | 0.6 |
| Cheapie | Oneil Cruz (PIT) | $7,860 | 7.1 | 0.9 |
OF (Outfielder)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Shohei Ohtani (LAD) | $11,920 | 9.4 | 0.8 |
| Value | Leody Taveras (TEX) | $5,750 | 5.6 | 1 |
| Fade | Jacob McCarthy (AZ) | $8,590 | 1 | 0.1 |
| Cheapie | Jordon Adell (LAA) | $6,870 | 6.3 | 0.9 |
3B (Third Base)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | José Ramírez (CLE) | $10,800 | 8.9 | 0.8 |
| Value | Nolan Gorman (STL) | $5,000 | 5.6 | 1.1 |
| Fade | Tyler Locklear (SEA) | $8,530 | 1.4 | 0.2 |
| Cheapie | Rafael Devers (BOS) | $7,810 | 8.2 | 1 |
2B (Second Base)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Markus Betts (LAD) | $11,060 | 8.5 | 0.8 |
| Value | Jeff McNeil (NYM) | $5,000 | 5.7 | 1.1 |
| Fade | Bryson Stott (PHI) | $8,870 | 6 | 0.7 |
| Cheapie | Nolan Gorman (STL) | $5,000 | 5.6 | 1.1 |
1B (First Base)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Peter Alonso (NYM) | $9,610 | 8.4 | 0.9 |
| Value | Christian Walker (AZ) | $7,820 | 7.4 | 0.9 |
| Fade | Nolan Schanuel (LAA) | $8,070 | 4.9 | 0.6 |
| Cheapie | Vincent Pasquantino (KC) | $7,500 | 6.9 | 0.9 |
P (Pitcher)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Nicholas Lodolo (CIN) | $17,860 | 18.6 | 1 |
| Value | Jonathan Cannon (CWS) | $10,360 | 11 | 1.1 |
Conclusion
In DFS, creating an optimal line-up requires understanding key concepts and metrics. When building your MLB Thursday teams, consider starting with a value player like Jeff McNeil. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Nicholas Lodolo is a strong option. If you're looking for budget-friendly choices to free up salary cap for more studs, explore our cheapie options, including Nolan Gorman.
On the other hand, according to our model, Jacob McCarthy is one of the lowest value options on the slate, suggesting you might want to limit exposure to him if entering multiple line-ups.
Ready to go? Draftstars' MLB Thursday slate closes at 9:10am AEST on Thursday. ENTER NOW!
As with all MLB DFS contests, whether you start with our studs or build around our value picks, leveraging Fantasy Insider's data-driven MLB fantasy news and strategies, combined with your own research, can enhance your chances of winning in the MLB Thursday slate. The unique insights here can help you maximize points while adhering to the salary cap when you make your MLB DFS line-ups.
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