BBL Renegades vs Scorchers Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for January 15, 2026
Last updated: Jan 15, 2026, 12:59AM | Published: Jan 14, 2026, 9:59PM
Draftstars Australia's BBL Renegades vs Scorchers DFS contest commences at 7:15pm AEDT on January 15, 2026, and Fantasy Insider has looked at the data for each player in the game to help you make winning line-ups.
A handy Draftstars cheat sheet is essential 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 Thursday and beyond.
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We have reviewed players from each team in the Melbourne Renegades vs Perth Scorchers match-up to help you make the best picks on Thursday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Cooper Connolly (PER, BOW/BAT) | $18,000 | 71.5 | 4 |
| Value | Cooper Connolly (PER, BOW/BAT) | $18,000 | 71.5 | 4 |
| Fade | Adam Zampa (MLR, BOW) | $16,800 | 36.9 | 2.2 |
| Cheapie | Luke Holt (PER, BOW) | $8,000 | 31.5 | 3.9 |
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 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 | Cooper Connolly (PER) | $18,000 | 71.5 | 4 |
| Value | Cooper Connolly (PER) | $18,000 | 71.5 | 4 |
| Fade | Caleb Jewell (MLR) | $10,200 | 26.7 | 2.6 |
| Cheapie | Laurie Evans (PER) | $9,500 | 27.8 | 2.9 |
BOW (Bowler)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Cooper Connolly (PER) | $18,000 | 71.5 | 4 |
| Value | Cooper Connolly (PER) | $18,000 | 71.5 | 4 |
| Fade | Adam Zampa (MLR) | $16,800 | 36.9 | 2.2 |
| Cheapie | Luke Holt (PER) | $8,000 | 31.5 | 3.9 |
Conclusion
In DFS, creating an optimal line-up requires understanding key concepts and metrics. When building your BBL Renegades vs Scorchers teams, consider starting with a value player like Cooper Connolly. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Cooper Connolly is a strong option. If you're looking for budget-friendly choices to free up salary cap for more studs, check out our cheapie options, including Luke Holt.
On the other hand, according to our model, Adam Zampa is one of the lowest value options on the slate, suggesting you might want to limit exposure to him if putting together multiple line-ups.
Ready to go? Draftstars' BBL Renegades 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 Renegades vs Scorchers contest. The unique insights here can give you an edge when you make your BBL DFS line-ups.
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