BBL Sixers vs Hurricanes Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for January 11, 2026
Last updated: Jan 11, 2026, 2:59AM | Published: Jan 10, 2026, 10:59PM
Draftstars Australia's BBL Sixers vs Hurricanes DFS contest begins at 2:05pm AEDT on January 11, 2026, and Fantasy Insider has looked at the data for each 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 Sunday and beyond.
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We have reviewed players from each team in the Sydney Sixers vs Hobart Hurricanes match-up to help you find the best selections on Sunday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Steve Smith (SYS, BAT) | $21,500 | 65 | 3 |
| Value | Chris Jordan (HOB, BOW) | $11,500 | 42.7 | 3.7 |
| Fade | Lachlan Shaw (SYS, BAT) | $11,000 | 23 | 2.1 |
| Cheapie | Benjamin Manenti (SYS, BOW) | $8,900 | 29.8 | 3.4 |
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 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 | Steve Smith (SYS) | $21,500 | 65 | 3 |
| Value | Babar Azam (SYS) | $14,500 | 49.8 | 3.4 |
| Fade | Lachlan Shaw (SYS) | $11,000 | 23 | 2.1 |
BOW (Bowler)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Mitchell Owen (HOB) | $16,500 | 55.2 | 3.3 |
| Value | Chris Jordan (HOB) | $11,500 | 42.7 | 3.7 |
| Fade | Joel Davies (SYS) | $16,700 | 40.8 | 2.4 |
| Cheapie | Benjamin Manenti (SYS) | $8,900 | 29.8 | 3.4 |
Conclusion
When building your BBL Sixers vs Hurricanes teams, consider starting with a value player like Chris Jordan. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Steve Smith 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 Benjamin Manenti.
On the other hand, according to our model, Lachlan Shaw is one of the lowest value options in this game, suggesting you might want to limit exposure to him if building out multiple line-ups.
Ready to go? Draftstars' BBL Sixers vs Hurricanes slate closes at 2:05pm AEDT on Sunday. 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 Sixers vs Hurricanes contest. The unique insights here can give you an edge when you make your BBL DFS line-ups.
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