BBL Thunder vs Renegades Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for January 12, 2026
Last updated: Jan 12, 2026, 7:59AM | Published: Jan 11, 2026, 11:42PM
Draftstars Australia's BBL Thunder vs Renegades DFS contest starts at 7:15pm AEDT on January 12, 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 assemble your fantasy teams for Draftstars' BBL contests and enhance your season-long fantasy line-ups on Monday and beyond.
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We have reviewed players from each team in the Sydney Thunder vs Melbourne Renegades match-up to help you make the best picks on Monday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Daniel Sams (SYT, BOW/BAT) | $20,500 | 55.1 | 2.7 |
| Value | Ryan Hadley (SYT, BOW) | $8,000 | 35.4 | 4.4 |
| Fade | Nic Maddinson (SYT, BAT) | $10,500 | 25.4 | 2.4 |
| Cheapie | Cameron Bancroft (SYT, BAT) | $8,800 | 34.8 | 4 |
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 those needing to stay under the salary cap, "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 | Daniel Sams (SYT) | $20,500 | 55.1 | 2.7 |
| Value | Cameron Bancroft (SYT) | $8,800 | 34.8 | 4 |
| Fade | Nic Maddinson (SYT) | $10,500 | 25.4 | 2.4 |
BOW (Bowler)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Daniel Sams (SYT) | $20,500 | 55.1 | 2.7 |
| Value | Ryan Hadley (SYT) | $8,000 | 35.4 | 4.4 |
| Fade | Adam Zampa (MLR) | $16,800 | 47.5 | 2.8 |
Conclusion
When building your BBL Thunder vs Renegades teams, consider starting with a value player like Ryan Hadley. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Daniel Sams 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 Cameron Bancroft.
On the other hand, according to our model, Nic Maddinson 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 Thunder vs Renegades slate closes at 7:15pm AEDT on Monday. 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 Thunder vs Renegades contest. The unique insights here can help you maximize points while adhering to the salary cap when you make your BBL DFS line-ups.
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