MLB Tuesday Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for August 6, 2024
Aug 5, 2024, 11:25PM
Draftstars Australia's MLB Tuesday DFS contest commences at 10:05am AEST on August 6, 2024, and Fantasy Insider has looked at the data for every player on the slate to help you create winning line-ups.
A reliable Draftstars cheat sheet is crucial for MLB fantasy players. This DFS preview is designed to help you assemble your fantasy teams for Draftstars' MLB contests and improve your season-long fantasy line-ups on August 6 and beyond.
Featured MLB Games
Draftstars' MLB Tuesday slate features these games:
- Chicago Cubs vs Minnesota Twins
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We have reviewed every player from every team to help you make the best picks on Tuesday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Cody Bellinger (CHC, OF/1B) | $9,490 | 6.9 | 0.7 |
| Value | Isaac Paredes (CHC, 3B/1B) | $7,910 | 6.7 | 0.8 |
| Fade | Peter Crow-Armstrong (CHC, OF) | $8,330 | 3.6 | 0.4 |
| Cheapie | Dansby Swanson (CHC, SS) | $7,870 | 6.1 | 0.8 |
According to Fantasy Insider's DFS model, our "stud" is the highest projected scorer across the slate, while "value" picks provide 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 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.
Positional Breakdown
C (Catcher)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Miguel Amaya (CHC) | $5,570 | 2.8 | 0.5 |
| Value | Miguel Amaya (CHC) | $5,570 | 2.8 | 0.5 |
SS (Shortstop)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Dansby Swanson (CHC) | $7,870 | 6.1 | 0.8 |
| Value | Dansby Swanson (CHC) | $7,870 | 6.1 | 0.8 |
OF (Outfielder)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Cody Bellinger (CHC) | $9,490 | 6.9 | 0.7 |
| Value | Cody Bellinger (CHC) | $9,490 | 6.9 | 0.7 |
| Fade | Peter Crow-Armstrong (CHC) | $8,330 | 3.6 | 0.4 |
| Cheapie | Michael Tauchman (CHC) | $5,000 | 2.5 | 0.5 |
3B (Third Base)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Isaac Paredes (CHC) | $7,910 | 6.7 | 0.8 |
| Value | Isaac Paredes (CHC) | $7,910 | 6.7 | 0.8 |
2B (Second Base)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Nicholas Hoerner (CHC) | $8,730 | 6.7 | 0.8 |
| Value | Nicholas Hoerner (CHC) | $8,730 | 6.7 | 0.8 |
1B (First Base)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Cody Bellinger (CHC) | $9,490 | 6.9 | 0.7 |
| Value | Isaac Paredes (CHC) | $7,910 | 6.7 | 0.8 |
| Fade | Michael Busch (CHC) | $9,750 | 5.4 | 0.5 |
Conclusion
In DFS, creating an optimal line-up requires understanding key concepts and metrics. When building your MLB Tuesday teams, consider starting with a value player like Isaac Paredes. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Cody Bellinger is a strong option. If you're seeking budget-friendly choices to free up salary cap for more studs, explore our cheapie options, including Dansby Swanson.
On the other hand, according to our model, Peter Crow-Armstrong 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 Tuesday slate closes at 10:05am AEST on Tuesday. 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 Tuesday slate. The unique insights here can help you balance star power, value and budget management when you make your MLB DFS line-ups.
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