BBL Hurricanes vs Strikers Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for January 9, 2026
Last updated: Jan 9, 2026, 7:59AM | Published: Jan 8, 2026, 10:59PM
Draftstars Australia's BBL Hurricanes vs Strikers DFS contest kicks off at 7:15pm AEDT on January 9, 2026, and Fantasy Insider has crunched the numbers for each player in the game to help you create winning line-ups.
A reliable Draftstars cheat sheet is a must for BBL fantasy players. This DFS preview is designed to help you build your fantasy teams for Draftstars' BBL contests and improve your season-long fantasy line-ups on January 9 and beyond.
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We've reviewed players from each team in the Hobart Hurricanes vs Adelaide Strikers match-up to help you make the best picks on Friday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Matthew Short (ADS, BAT/BOW) | $21,500 | 65.1 | 3 |
| Value | Jason Sangha (ADS, BAT) | $8,800 | 33.8 | 3.8 |
| Fade | Nikhil Chaudhary (HOB, BAT/BOW) | $18,900 | 45.5 | 2.4 |
| Cheapie | Mackenzie Harvey (ADS, BAT) | $9,200 | 30.6 | 3.3 |
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) | $21,500 | 65.1 | 3 |
| Value | Jason Sangha (ADS) | $8,800 | 33.8 | 3.8 |
| Fade | Nikhil Chaudhary (HOB) | $18,900 | 45.5 | 2.4 |
| Cheapie | Mackenzie Harvey (ADS) | $9,200 | 30.6 | 3.3 |
BOW (Bowler)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Matthew Short (ADS) | $21,500 | 65.1 | 3 |
| Value | Chris Jordan (HOB) | $12,500 | 45.4 | 3.6 |
| Fade | Nikhil Chaudhary (HOB) | $18,900 | 45.5 | 2.4 |
| Cheapie | Harry Manenti (ADS) | $8,000 | 14.3 | 1.8 |
Conclusion
In DFS, creating an optimal line-up requires understanding key concepts and metrics. When building your BBL Hurricanes vs Strikers teams, consider starting with a value player like Jason Sangha. 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, check out our cheapie options, including Mackenzie Harvey.
On the other hand, according to our model, Nikhil Chaudhary is one of the worst value options on the slate, suggesting you might want to limit exposure to him if entering multiple line-ups.
Ready to go? Draftstars' BBL Hurricanes vs Strikers slate closes at 7:15pm AEDT on Friday. 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 Strikers contest. The unique insights here can give you an edge when you make your BBL DFS line-ups.
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