BBL Hurricanes vs Heat Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for January 14, 2026
Last updated: Jan 14, 2026, 1:01AM | Published: Jan 13, 2026, 10:59PM
Draftstars Australia's BBL Hurricanes vs Heat DFS contest begins at 7:15pm AEDT on January 14, 2026, and Fantasy Insider has crunched the numbers for every player in the game to help you create winning line-ups.
An accurate Draftstars cheat sheet is a must for BBL fantasy players. This DFS preview is designed to help you put together your fantasy teams for Draftstars' BBL contests and enhance your season-long fantasy line-ups on Wednesday and beyond.
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We've reviewed players from each team in the Hobart Hurricanes vs Brisbane Heat match-up to help you find the best selections on Wednesday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Mitchell Owen (HOB, BOW/BAT) | $16,500 | 54.7 | 3.3 |
| Value | Rishad Hossain (HOB, BOW) | $11,000 | 39.6 | 3.6 |
| Fade | Matthew Kuhnemann (BRH, BOW) | $16,000 | 36.6 | 2.3 |
| Cheapie | Jimmy Peirson (BRH, BAT) | $9,500 | 17.8 | 1.9 |
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 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.
Positional Breakdown
BAT (Batsman)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Mitchell Owen (HOB) | $16,500 | 54.7 | 3.3 |
| Value | Ben McDermott (HOB) | $11,500 | 38.9 | 3.4 |
| Fade | Nikhil Chaudhary (HOB) | $17,400 | 41.5 | 2.4 |
| Cheapie | Jimmy Peirson (BRH) | $9,500 | 17.8 | 1.9 |
BOW (Bowler)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Mitchell Owen (HOB) | $16,500 | 54.7 | 3.3 |
| Value | Rishad Hossain (HOB) | $11,000 | 39.6 | 3.6 |
| Fade | Matthew Kuhnemann (BRH) | $16,000 | 36.6 | 2.3 |
Conclusion
When building your BBL Hurricanes vs Heat teams, consider starting with a value player like Rishad Hossain. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Mitchell Owen is a strong option. If you're looking for budget-friendly choices to free up salary cap for more studs, take a look at our cheapie options, including Jimmy Peirson.
On the other hand, according to our model, Matthew Kuhnemann is one of the worst value options on the slate, suggesting you might want to limit exposure to him if building multiple line-ups.
Ready to go? Draftstars' BBL Hurricanes vs Heat slate closes at 7:15pm AEDT on Wednesday. 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 Hurricanes vs Heat slate. The unique insights here can help you balance star power, value and budget management when you make your BBL DFS line-ups.
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