PGA John Deere Classic Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for July 3-6, 2025
Last updated: Jul 3, 2025, 11:28AM | Published: Jul 2, 2025, 2:42AM
Draftstars Australia's PGA John Deere Classic DFS contest begins at 9:45pm AEST on July 3, 2025, and Fantasy Insider has crunched the numbers for each player in the field to help you create winning line-ups.
A handy Draftstars cheat sheet is essential for PGA fantasy players. This DFS preview is designed to help you build your fantasy teams for Draftstars' PGA contests.
Fantasy Insider, renowned for its world-class DFS tools and projections since 2015, uses the same machine learning models as Stats Insider to produce 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 have reviewed every player in the field to help you find the best selections for the tournament.
Studs
| Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ben Griffin | $24,260 | 89.8 | 3.7 |
| Jason Day | $23,640 | 81.3 | 3.4 |
| J.T. Poston | $22,380 | 74.9 | 3.3 |
Value Picks
| Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Kuchar | $12,600 | 61 | 4.8 |
| Brice Garnett | $10,400 | 50.1 | 4.8 |
| Adam Hadwin | $10,190 | 47.6 | 4.7 |
Players to Fade
| Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson Koivun | $12,890 | 34.9 | 2.7 |
| Aldrich Potgieter | $17,570 | 48 | 2.7 |
| Michael Thorbjornsen | $20,720 | 61.8 | 3 |
Cheapies
| Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Wise | $8,000 | 46.3 | 5.8 |
| Ben Martin | $9,040 | 49.6 | 5.5 |
| Zac Blair | $8,000 | 43 | 5.4 |
According to Fantasy Insider's DFS model, our "studs" are 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 budget-conscious strategies, "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
In DFS, creating an optimal line-up requires understanding key concepts and metrics. When building your PGA John Deere Classic teams, consider starting with a value player like Matt Kuchar. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Ben Griffin is a strong option. If you're seeking budget-friendly choices to free up salary cap for more studs, explore our cheapie options, including Aaron Wise.
On the other hand, according to our model, Jackson Koivun 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' PGA John Deere Classic slate closes at 9:45pm AEST on Thursday. 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 John Deere Classic slate. The unique insights here can help you maximize points while adhering to the salary cap when you make your PGA DFS line-ups.
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