BBL Renegades vs Sixers 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 Renegades vs Sixers DFS contest starts at 4:00pm AEDT on January 1, 2026, and Fantasy Insider has crunched the numbers for each player in the game to help you build 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 improve 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 Melbourne Renegades vs Sydney Sixers match-up to help you make the best choices on Thursday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Babar Azam (SYS, BAT) | $16,500 | 50.8 | 3.1 |
| Value | Gurinder Sandhu (MLR, BOW) | $9,800 | 41.3 | 4.2 |
| Fade | Jack Edwards (SYS, BOW/BAT) | $21,600 | 39.8 | 1.8 |
| Cheapie | Jordan Silk (SYS, BAT) | $9,800 | 31.2 | 3.2 |
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 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 | Babar Azam (SYS) | $16,500 | 50.8 | 3.1 |
| Value | Hassan Khan (MLR) | $11,500 | 42.9 | 3.7 |
| Fade | Jack Edwards (SYS) | $21,600 | 39.8 | 1.8 |
| Cheapie | Jordan Silk (SYS) | $9,800 | 31.2 | 3.2 |
BOW (Bowler)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Ben Dwarshuis (SYS) | $15,900 | 48.5 | 3 |
| Value | Gurinder Sandhu (MLR) | $9,800 | 41.3 | 4.2 |
| Fade | Jack Edwards (SYS) | $21,600 | 39.8 | 1.8 |
Conclusion
When building your BBL Renegades vs Sixers teams, consider starting with a value player like Gurinder Sandhu. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Babar Azam 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 Jordan Silk.
On the other hand, according to our model, Jack Edwards 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 Renegades vs Sixers slate closes at 4:00pm 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 Sixers contest. The unique insights here can give you an edge when you make your BBL DFS line-ups.
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