BBL Hurricanes vs Stars Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for January 21, 2026
Last updated: Jan 21, 2026, 9:59AM | Published: Jan 20, 2026, 9:59PM
Draftstars Australia's BBL Hurricanes vs Stars DFS contest starts at 9:05pm AEDT on January 21, 2026, and Fantasy Insider has looked at the data for each player in the game to help you build winning line-ups.
An accurate Draftstars cheat sheet is essential for BBL fantasy players. This DFS preview is designed to help you assemble your fantasy teams for Draftstars' BBL contests and improve your season-long fantasy line-ups on January 21 and beyond.
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We have reviewed players from each team in the Hobart Hurricanes vs Melbourne Stars match-up to help you find the best picks on Wednesday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Marcus Stoinis (MLS, BOW/BAT) | $20,500 | 54.2 | 2.6 |
| Value | Will Prestwidge (HOB, BOW) | $8,000 | 28.3 | 3.5 |
| Fade | Tom Curran (MLS, BAT/BOW) | $17,600 | 38.1 | 2.2 |
| Cheapie | Joe Clarke (MLS, BAT) | $9,500 | 33.4 | 3.5 |
According to Fantasy Insider's DFS model, our "stud" is the highest projected scorer across the slate, while "value" picks offer 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 those needing to stay under the salary cap, "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 | Marcus Stoinis (MLS) | $20,500 | 54.2 | 2.6 |
| Value | Joe Clarke (MLS) | $9,500 | 33.4 | 3.5 |
| Fade | Tom Curran (MLS) | $17,600 | 38.1 | 2.2 |
| Cheapie | Hilton Cartwright (MLS) | $8,800 | 25.4 | 2.9 |
BOW (Bowler)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Marcus Stoinis (MLS) | $20,500 | 54.2 | 2.6 |
| Value | Will Prestwidge (HOB) | $8,000 | 28.3 | 3.5 |
| Fade | Tom Curran (MLS) | $17,600 | 38.1 | 2.2 |
Conclusion
In DFS, creating an optimal line-up requires understanding key concepts and metrics. When building your BBL Hurricanes vs Stars teams, consider starting with a value player like Will Prestwidge. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Marcus Stoinis 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 Joe Clarke.
On the other hand, according to our model, Tom Curran is one of the worst value options in this game, suggesting you might want to limit exposure to him if entering multiple line-ups.
Ready to go? Draftstars' BBL Hurricanes vs Stars slate closes at 9:05pm 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 Stars contest. The unique insights here can give you an edge when you make your BBL DFS line-ups.
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