BBL Hurricanes vs Scorchers Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for January 1, 2026
Last updated: Jan 1, 2026, 3:59AM | Published: Jan 1, 2026, 12:59AM
Draftstars Australia's BBL Hurricanes vs Scorchers DFS contest starts at 7:15pm AEDT on January 1, 2026, and Fantasy Insider has looked at the data for each player in the game to help you make winning line-ups.
An accurate Draftstars cheat sheet is crucial 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 January 1 and beyond.
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We've reviewed players from each team in the Hobart Hurricanes vs Perth Scorchers match-up to help you make the best choices on Thursday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Cooper Connolly (PER, BOW/BAT) | $22,000 | 62.5 | 2.8 |
| Value | Mitchell Marsh (PER, BAT) | $15,500 | 60.2 | 3.9 |
| Fade | Finn Allen (PER, BAT) | $17,800 | 30.5 | 1.7 |
| Cheapie | Tim Ward (HOB, BAT) | $8,000 | 29.5 | 3.7 |
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 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 | Cooper Connolly (PER) | $22,000 | 62.5 | 2.8 |
| Value | Mitchell Marsh (PER) | $15,500 | 60.2 | 3.9 |
| Fade | Finn Allen (PER) | $17,800 | 30.5 | 1.7 |
| Cheapie | Tim Ward (HOB) | $8,000 | 29.5 | 3.7 |
BOW (Bowler)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Cooper Connolly (PER) | $22,000 | 62.5 | 2.8 |
| Value | Brody Couch (PER) | $10,500 | 39.2 | 3.7 |
| Fade | Riley Meredith (HOB) | $14,700 | 34.7 | 2.4 |
Conclusion
In DFS, creating an optimal line-up requires understanding key concepts and metrics. When building your BBL Hurricanes vs Scorchers teams, consider starting with a value player like Mitchell Marsh. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Cooper Connolly is a strong option. If you're seeking budget-friendly choices to free up salary cap for more studs, take a look at our cheapie options, including Tim Ward.
On the other hand, according to our model, Finn Allen 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' BBL Hurricanes vs Scorchers slate closes at 7:15pm AEDT on Thursday. 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 Scorchers contest. 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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