BBL Stars vs Renegades Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for January 4, 2026
Last updated: Jan 4, 2026, 6:59AM | Published: Jan 3, 2026, 11:59PM
Draftstars Australia's BBL Stars vs Renegades DFS contest commences at 6:05pm AEDT on January 4, 2026, and Fantasy Insider has crunched the numbers for each player in the game to help you create winning line-ups.
A handy 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 Sunday and beyond.
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We have reviewed players from each team in the Melbourne Stars vs Melbourne Renegades match-up to help you make the best picks on Sunday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Marcus Stoinis (MLS, BAT/BOW) | $20,500 | 66.6 | 3.3 |
| Value | Mohammad Rizwan (MLR, BAT) | $13,000 | 47.6 | 3.7 |
| Fade | Oliver Peake (MLR, BAT) | $11,800 | 24 | 2 |
| Cheapie | Matthew Spoors (MLR, BAT) | $8,000 | 29.2 | 3.7 |
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'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 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 | Marcus Stoinis (MLS) | $20,500 | 66.6 | 3.3 |
| Value | Mohammad Rizwan (MLR) | $13,000 | 47.6 | 3.7 |
| Fade | Oliver Peake (MLR) | $11,800 | 24 | 2 |
| Cheapie | Matthew Spoors (MLR) | $8,000 | 29.2 | 3.7 |
BOW (Bowler)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Marcus Stoinis (MLS) | $20,500 | 66.6 | 3.3 |
| Value | Hassan Khan (MLR) | $12,500 | 44.8 | 3.6 |
| Fade | Peter Siddle (MLS) | $16,500 | 46 | 2.8 |
| Cheapie | Callum Stow (MLR) | $8,000 | 28.7 | 3.6 |
Conclusion
In DFS, creating an optimal line-up requires understanding key concepts and metrics. When building your BBL Stars vs Renegades teams, consider starting with a value player like Mohammad Rizwan. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Marcus Stoinis 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 Matthew Spoors.
On the other hand, according to our model, Oliver Peake is one of the worst value options in this game, suggesting you might want to limit exposure to him if putting together multiple line-ups.
Ready to go? Draftstars' BBL Stars vs Renegades slate closes at 6:05pm 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 Stars vs Renegades slate. The unique insights here can give you an edge when you make your BBL DFS line-ups.
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