MLB Tuesday Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for June 18, 2024
Last updated: Jun 17, 2024, 10:25PM | Published: Jun 17, 2024, 8:25AM
Draftstars Australia's MLB Tuesday DFS contest commences at 9:07am AEST on June 18, 2024, and Fantasy Insider has looked at the data for each player on the slate to help you create winning line-ups.
An accurate 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 improve your season-long fantasy line-ups on June 18 and beyond.
Featured MLB Games
Draftstars' MLB Tuesday slate consists of these games:
- Los Angeles Angels vs Milwaukee Brewers
- Colorado Rockies vs Los Angeles Dodgers
- Atlanta Braves vs Detroit Tigers
- Toronto Blue Jays vs Boston Red Sox
- Texas Rangers vs New York Mets
- Chicago Cubs vs San Francisco Giants
Fantasy Insider, renowned for its world-class DFS tools and projections since 2015, uses the same machine learning models as Stats Insider to come up with some of the most reliable DFS projections available.
With the best MLB fantasy insights and DFS strategies from Fantasy Insider, you're set to win in more MLB fantasy contests.
Cheat Sheet and Projections
We have reviewed every player from every team to help you find the best picks on Tuesday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Max Fried (ATL, P) | $19,050 | 17.8 | 0.9 |
| Value | David Lowe (TEX, 1B) | $5,000 | 6.3 | 1.3 |
| Fade | Blake Perkins (MIL, OF) | $8,020 | 2.5 | 0.3 |
| Cheapie | Nolan Jones (COL, OF) | $5,000 | 5.7 | 1.1 |
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'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 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 | William Contreras (MIL) | $8,920 | 7.1 | 0.8 |
| Value | William Contreras (MIL) | $8,920 | 7.1 | 0.8 |
| Fade | Connor Wong (BOS) | $8,010 | 3.7 | 0.5 |
| Cheapie | Gary Sánchez (MIL) | $5,000 | 3.2 | 0.6 |
SS (Shortstop)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Francisco Lindor (NYM) | $9,910 | 8.2 | 0.8 |
| Value | Orlando Arcia (ATL) | $5,910 | 5.7 | 1 |
| Fade | Zachary Neto (LAA) | $8,720 | 6.5 | 0.7 |
| Cheapie | Dansby Swanson (CHC) | $6,630 | 6.3 | 1 |
OF (Outfielder)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Shohei Ohtani (LAD) | $12,700 | 9.4 | 0.7 |
| Value | Nolan Jones (COL) | $5,000 | 5.7 | 1.1 |
| Fade | Blake Perkins (MIL) | $8,020 | 2.5 | 0.3 |
| Cheapie | Christopher Morel (CHC) | $6,940 | 6.9 | 1 |
3B (Third Base)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Rafael Devers (BOS) | $9,390 | 8.1 | 0.9 |
| Value | Christopher Morel (CHC) | $6,940 | 6.9 | 1 |
| Fade | Joseph Ortiz (MIL) | $8,340 | 5.4 | 0.6 |
| Cheapie | Matt Chapman (SF) | $7,280 | 6.3 | 0.9 |
2B (Second Base)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Ozhanio Albies (ATL) | $8,510 | 8 | 0.9 |
| Value | Ozhanio Albies (ATL) | $8,510 | 8 | 0.9 |
| Fade | Brice Turang (MIL) | $9,100 | 5.9 | 0.6 |
| Cheapie | Colten Keith (DET) | $5,000 | 4.7 | 0.9 |
1B (First Base)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Peter Alonso (NYM) | $9,270 | 8.3 | 0.9 |
| Value | David Lowe (TEX) | $5,000 | 6.3 | 1.3 |
| Fade | Nolan Schanuel (LAA) | $8,540 | 5 | 0.6 |
| Cheapie | Rhys Hoskins (MIL) | $6,750 | 6.6 | 1 |
P (Pitcher)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Max Fried (ATL) | $19,050 | 17.8 | 0.9 |
| Value | David Peterson (NYM) | $12,420 | 14.9 | 1.2 |
Conclusion
When building your MLB Tuesday teams, consider starting with a value player like David Lowe. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Max Fried 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 Nolan Jones.
On the other hand, according to our model, Blake Perkins 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' MLB Tuesday slate closes at 9:07am 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 contest. The unique insights here can give you an edge when you make your MLB DFS line-ups.
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