BBL Hurricanes vs Thunder Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for January 10, 2025
Last updated: Jan 10, 2025, 7:59AM | Published: Jan 9, 2025, 11:00PM
Draftstars Australia's BBL Hurricanes vs Thunder DFS contest starts at 7:15pm AEDT on January 10, 2025, and Fantasy Insider has crunched the numbers for each player in the game to help you create winning line-ups.
A reliable 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 improve your season-long fantasy line-ups on Friday and beyond.
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We have reviewed players from each team in the Hobart Hurricanes vs Sydney Thunder match-up to help you find the best picks on Friday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Chris Green (SYT, BOW) | $15,800 | 55.7 | 3.5 |
| Value | Mohammad Hasnain (SYT, BOW) | $11,500 | 43.1 | 3.7 |
| Fade | David Warner (SYT, BAT) | $19,000 | 47.9 | 2.5 |
| Cheapie | Charlie Wakim (HOB, BAT) | $8,000 | 29 | 3.6 |
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 those needing to stay under the salary cap, "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) | $19,000 | 47.9 | 2.5 |
| Value | Charlie Wakim (HOB) | $8,000 | 29 | 3.6 |
| Fade | Sam Billings (SYT) | $14,600 | 37.4 | 2.6 |
| Cheapie | Oliver Davies (SYT) | $9,600 | 31.2 | 3.3 |
BOW (Bowler)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Chris Green (SYT) | $15,800 | 55.7 | 3.5 |
| Value | Mohammad Hasnain (SYT) | $11,500 | 43.1 | 3.7 |
| Fade | Mitchell Owen (HOB) | $17,500 | 45.9 | 2.6 |
Conclusion
When building your BBL Hurricanes vs Thunder teams, consider starting with a value player like Mohammad Hasnain. 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, check out our cheapie options, including Charlie Wakim.
On the other hand, according to our model, David Warner is one of the lowest value options on the slate, suggesting you might want to limit exposure to him if building multiple line-ups.
Ready to go? Draftstars' BBL Hurricanes vs Thunder slate closes at 7:15pm AEDT on Friday. 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 Hurricanes vs Thunder slate. The unique insights here can give you an edge when you make your BBL DFS line-ups.
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