BBL Strikers vs Renegades Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for January 17, 2026
Last updated: Jan 17, 2026, 5:59AM | Published: Jan 16, 2026, 9:00PM
Draftstars Australia's BBL Strikers vs Renegades DFS contest starts at 5:00pm AEDT on January 17, 2026, and Fantasy Insider has looked at the data 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 January 17 and beyond.
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We've reviewed players from each team in the Adelaide Strikers vs Melbourne Renegades match-up to help you make the best picks on Saturday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Matthew Short (ADS, BAT/BOW) | $19,500 | 65.9 | 3.4 |
| Value | Henry Thornton (ADS, BOW) | $8,000 | 36.2 | 4.5 |
| Fade | Alex Carey (ADS, BAT) | $18,500 | 45 | 2.4 |
| Cheapie | Michael Archer (MLR, BAT) | $8,000 | 29.7 | 3.7 |
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 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 | Matthew Short (ADS) | $19,500 | 65.9 | 3.4 |
| Value | Michael Archer (MLR) | $8,000 | 29.7 | 3.7 |
| Fade | Alex Carey (ADS) | $18,500 | 45 | 2.4 |
| Cheapie | Jason Sangha (ADS) | $8,800 | 29.7 | 3.4 |
BOW (Bowler)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Matthew Short (ADS) | $19,500 | 65.9 | 3.4 |
| Value | Henry Thornton (ADS) | $8,000 | 36.2 | 4.5 |
| Fade | Liam Scott (ADS) | $18,100 | 47.6 | 2.6 |
| Cheapie | Callum Stow (MLR) | $9,200 | 32.2 | 3.5 |
Conclusion
When building your BBL Strikers vs Renegades 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 Michael Archer.
On the other hand, according to our model, Alex Carey is one of the worst value options in this game, suggesting you might want to limit exposure to him if building multiple line-ups.
Ready to go? Draftstars' BBL Strikers vs Renegades slate closes at 5:00pm AEDT on Saturday. 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 Strikers vs Renegades contest. The unique insights here can give you an edge when you make your BBL DFS line-ups.
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