BBL Heat vs Thunder Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for January 6, 2025
Last updated: Jan 6, 2025, 7:59AM | Published: Jan 5, 2025, 10:59PM
Draftstars Australia's BBL Heat vs Thunder DFS contest starts at 7:15pm AEDT on January 6, 2025, and Fantasy Insider has crunched the numbers for every player in the game to help you build winning line-ups.
An accurate Draftstars cheat sheet is essential for BBL fantasy players. This DFS preview is designed to help you build 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 Brisbane Heat vs Sydney Thunder match-up to help you find the best picks on Monday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Chris Green (SYT, BOW) | $15,800 | 52.4 | 3.3 |
| Value | Tom Andrews (SYT, BOW) | $8,000 | 36.9 | 4.6 |
| Fade | Max Bryant (BRH, BAT) | $13,700 | 27.6 | 2 |
| Cheapie | Dan Christian (SYT, BAT) | $8,000 | 35 | 4.4 |
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 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 | David Warner (SYT) | $18,000 | 47.5 | 2.6 |
| Value | Dan Christian (SYT) | $8,000 | 35 | 4.4 |
| Fade | Max Bryant (BRH) | $13,700 | 27.6 | 2 |
| Cheapie | Oliver Davies (SYT) | $9,600 | 36.8 | 3.8 |
BOW (Bowler)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Chris Green (SYT) | $15,800 | 52.4 | 3.3 |
| Value | Tom Andrews (SYT) | $8,000 | 36.9 | 4.6 |
| Fade | Wes Agar (SYT) | $17,200 | 43.1 | 2.5 |
Conclusion
In DFS, creating an optimal line-up requires understanding key concepts and metrics. When building your BBL Heat vs Thunder teams, consider starting with a value player like Tom Andrews. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Chris Green 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 Dan Christian.
On the other hand, according to our model, Max Bryant is one of the lowest 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 Heat vs Thunder 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 Heat vs Thunder slate. The unique insights here can give you an edge when you make your BBL DFS line-ups.
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