BBL Scorchers vs Heat Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for December 26, 2024
Last updated: Dec 26, 2024, 9:59AM | Published: Dec 24, 2024, 3:59AM
Draftstars Australia's BBL Scorchers vs Heat DFS contest kicks off at 9:15pm AEDT on December 26, 2024, and Fantasy Insider has looked at the data for every 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 assemble your fantasy teams for Draftstars' BBL contests and enhance your season-long fantasy line-ups on Thursday and beyond.
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We have reviewed players from each team in the Perth Scorchers vs Brisbane Heat match-up to help you find the best choices on Thursday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Aaron Hardie (PER, BAT/BOW) | $20,100 | 62.1 | 3.1 |
| Value | Ashton Turner (PER, BAT) | $12,400 | 42.6 | 3.4 |
| Fade | Mitchell Swepson (BRH, BOW) | $14,800 | 35.6 | 2.4 |
| Cheapie | Nick Hobson (PER, BAT) | $9,800 | 21.3 | 2.2 |
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 | Aaron Hardie (PER) | $20,100 | 62.1 | 3.1 |
| Value | Ashton Turner (PER) | $12,400 | 42.6 | 3.4 |
| Fade | Matt Renshaw (BRH) | $13,500 | 34.1 | 2.5 |
| Cheapie | Nick Hobson (PER) | $9,800 | 21.3 | 2.2 |
BOW (Bowler)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Aaron Hardie (PER) | $20,100 | 62.1 | 3.1 |
| Value | Matthew Kelly (PER) | $10,500 | 35.5 | 3.4 |
| Fade | Mitchell Swepson (BRH) | $14,800 | 35.6 | 2.4 |
Conclusion
When building your BBL Scorchers vs Heat teams, consider starting with a value player like Ashton Turner. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Aaron Hardie 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 Nick Hobson.
On the other hand, according to our model, Mitchell Swepson is one of the worst value options in this game, suggesting you might want to limit exposure to him if putting together multiple line-ups.
Ready to go? Draftstars' BBL Scorchers vs Heat slate closes at 9:15pm AEDT on Thursday. 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 Scorchers vs Heat slate. 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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