BBL Stars vs Strikers Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for January 13, 2026
Last updated: Jan 12, 2026, 1:59PM | Published: Jan 12, 2026, 11:00AM
Draftstars Australia's BBL Stars vs Strikers DFS contest commences at 7:15pm AEDT on January 13, 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 crucial 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 Tuesday and beyond.
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We've reviewed players from each team in the Melbourne Stars vs Adelaide Strikers match-up to help you make the best selections on Tuesday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Matthew Short (ADS, BAT/BOW) | $19,500 | 66.3 | 3.4 |
| Value | Henry Thornton (ADS, BOW) | $8,000 | 34.1 | 4.3 |
| Fade | Sam Harper (MLS, BAT) | $16,700 | 40.5 | 2.4 |
| Cheapie | Joe Clarke (MLS, BAT) | $9,500 | 35.8 | 3.8 |
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 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 | Matthew Short (ADS) | $19,500 | 66.3 | 3.4 |
| Value | Joe Clarke (MLS) | $9,500 | 35.8 | 3.8 |
| Fade | Sam Harper (MLS) | $16,700 | 40.5 | 2.4 |
| Cheapie | Jason Sangha (ADS) | $8,800 | 30.2 | 3.4 |
BOW (Bowler)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Matthew Short (ADS) | $19,500 | 66.3 | 3.4 |
| Value | Henry Thornton (ADS) | $8,000 | 34.1 | 4.3 |
| Fade | Peter Siddle (MLS) | $15,500 | 37.8 | 2.4 |
| Cheapie | Harry Manenti (ADS) | $8,000 | 12.4 | 1.6 |
Conclusion
When building your BBL Stars vs Strikers teams, consider starting with a value player like Henry Thornton. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Matthew Short is a strong option. If you're looking for budget-friendly choices to free up salary cap for more studs, explore our cheapie options, including Joe Clarke.
On the other hand, according to our model, Sam Harper is one of the worst 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 Stars vs Strikers slate closes at 7:15pm AEDT on Tuesday. 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 Strikers slate. The unique insights here can give you an edge when you make your BBL DFS line-ups.
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