FootyBets.aiPies Dominate the Algorithm: Collingwood vs Carlton DraftStars Preview
It’s one of the biggest rivalries in footy, and this Saturday’s blockbuster between Collingwood and Carlton at the MCG is set to be absolute box office. With both sides desperate for bragging rights, expect a high-intensity, high-pressure clash under the Saturday afternoon lights. Our AI has crunched the numbers, and the projections suggest a heavy black-and-white tilt for your DFS lineups.
Here are the key players our AI is backing to dominate the stats sheet:
- Nick Daicos (MID | Projected 120.6 pts): Appearing in 9/10 optimal lineups, the younger Daicos is your ceiling king. Expect him to run riot through the corridor, racking up 30+ disposals, clearing the ball from stoppages, and sneaking forward for a cheeky goal or two.
- Josh Daicos (DEF | Projected 107.6 pts): A perfect 10/10 appearances in our optimal builds. Playing off half-back, Josh's elite foot skills, intercept marks, and uncontested possessions make him a safe, high-scoring option.
- Scott Pendlebury & Steele Sidebottom (MID | Projected 88.6 & 72.5 pts): The veteran Magpie brigade both feature in 100% of our AI lineups. Their composure under Carlton's pressure guarantees a high floor through cheap marks, tackles, and clinical disposal efficiency.
- Daniel McStay (FWD | Projected 63.2 pts): Another 10/10 lock. McStay is primed to lead the Collingwood forward line, with our algorithm tipping him to cash in on marks inside 50 and scoreboard impact.
Position-by-Position Quick Tips
- DEF: Josh Daicos (Collingwood). Lock him in. He is the ultimate kick-to-kick defender who will rack up uncontested marks at will.
- MID: Nick Daicos (Collingwood). The undisputed captain choice. If you want a massive ceiling, don't overthink this one.
- RUC: Liam Reidy (Carlton). Appears in 4/10 lineups as a sneaky point-differential play. He’ll grind out hitouts and tackles to keep your build unique.
- FWD: Daniel McStay (Collingwood). The most reliable forward option on the slate, primed to snag multiple goals against the Blues.
Ready to build a winning ticket? Check out our AI’s top 10 optimal DraftStars lineups generated below!