BBL Heat vs Strikers Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for December 27, 2025
Last updated: Dec 27, 2025, 2:59AM | Published: Dec 26, 2025, 11:59PM
Draftstars Australia's BBL Heat vs Strikers DFS contest starts at 7:15pm AEDT on December 27, 2025, and Fantasy Insider has crunched the numbers for every player in the game to help you make winning line-ups.
A reliable Draftstars cheat sheet is essential for BBL fantasy players. This DFS preview is designed to help you build your fantasy teams for Draftstars' BBL contests and enhance your season-long fantasy line-ups on Saturday and beyond.
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We've reviewed players from each team in the Brisbane Heat vs Adelaide Strikers match-up to help you make the best selections on Saturday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Matthew Short (ADS, BAT/BOW) | $20,500 | 75.3 | 3.7 |
| Value | Henry Thornton (ADS, BOW) | $8,000 | 36.6 | 4.6 |
| Fade | Tom Alsop (BRH, BAT) | $14,800 | 29.4 | 2 |
| Cheapie | Patrick Dooley (BRH, BOW) | $8,000 | 32.9 | 4.1 |
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 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
BAT (Batsman)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Matthew Short (ADS) | $20,500 | 75.3 | 3.7 |
| Value | Matthew Short (ADS) | $20,500 | 75.3 | 3.7 |
| Fade | Tom Alsop (BRH) | $14,800 | 29.4 | 2 |
| Cheapie | Jimmy Peirson (BRH) | $9,500 | 19.5 | 2.1 |
BOW (Bowler)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Matthew Short (ADS) | $20,500 | 75.3 | 3.7 |
| Value | Henry Thornton (ADS) | $8,000 | 36.6 | 4.6 |
| Fade | Lloyd Pope (ADS) | $13,500 | 31.6 | 2.3 |
| Cheapie | Patrick Dooley (BRH) | $8,000 | 32.9 | 4.1 |
Conclusion
When building your BBL Heat vs Strikers teams, consider starting with a value player like Henry Thornton. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Matthew Short is a strong option. If you're seeking budget-friendly choices to free up salary cap for more studs, explore our cheapie options, including Patrick Dooley.
On the other hand, according to our model, Tom Alsop is one of the lowest value options in this game, suggesting you might want to limit exposure to him if building multiple line-ups.
Ready to go? Draftstars' BBL Heat vs Strikers slate closes at 7:15pm AEDT on Saturday. ENTER NOW!
As with all BBL DFS contests, whether you start with our studs or build around our value picks, leveraging Fantasy Insider's data-driven BBL fantasy news and strategies, combined with your own research, can enhance your chances of winning in the BBL Heat vs Strikers slate. The unique insights here can help you maximize points while adhering to the salary cap when you make your BBL DFS line-ups.
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