BBL Scorchers vs Hurricanes Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for December 26, 2025
Last updated: Dec 26, 2025, 9:59AM | Published: Dec 25, 2025, 11:59PM
Draftstars Australia's BBL Scorchers vs Hurricanes DFS contest begins at 9:15pm AEDT on December 26, 2025, and Fantasy Insider has looked at the data for every player in the game to help you make winning line-ups.
An accurate 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 improve your season-long fantasy line-ups on Friday and beyond.
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We have reviewed players from each team in the Perth Scorchers vs Hobart Hurricanes match-up to help you find the best choices on Friday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Cooper Connolly (PER, BOW/BAT) | $22,000 | 67.9 | 3.1 |
| Value | Tim Ward (HOB, BAT) | $8,000 | 31 | 3.9 |
| Fade | Laurie Evans (PER, BAT) | $13,000 | 25.2 | 1.9 |
| Cheapie | Rehan Ahmed (HOB, BAT) | $9,800 | 32.6 | 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 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 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 | Cooper Connolly (PER) | $22,000 | 67.9 | 3.1 |
| Value | Tim Ward (HOB) | $8,000 | 31 | 3.9 |
| Fade | Laurie Evans (PER) | $13,000 | 25.2 | 1.9 |
| Cheapie | Rehan Ahmed (HOB) | $9,800 | 32.6 | 3.3 |
BOW (Bowler)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Cooper Connolly (PER) | $22,000 | 67.9 | 3.1 |
| Value | Chris Jordan (HOB) | $12,000 | 43.2 | 3.6 |
| Fade | Nikhil Chaudhary (HOB) | $18,400 | 46.2 | 2.5 |
Conclusion
In DFS, creating an optimal line-up requires understanding key concepts and metrics. When building your BBL Scorchers vs Hurricanes teams, consider starting with a value player like Tim Ward. 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 Rehan Ahmed.
On the other hand, according to our model, Laurie Evans is one of the worst value options on the slate, suggesting you might want to limit exposure to him if building multiple line-ups.
Ready to go? Draftstars' BBL Scorchers vs Hurricanes slate closes at 9:15pm 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 Scorchers vs Hurricanes contest. The unique insights here can give you an edge when you make your BBL DFS line-ups.
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