BBL Thunder vs Hurricanes Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for January 8, 2025
Last updated: Jan 8, 2025, 8:59AM | Published: Jan 7, 2025, 10:59PM
Draftstars Australia's BBL Thunder vs Hurricanes DFS contest commences at 8:45pm AEDT on January 8, 2025, and Fantasy Insider has looked at the data for every player in the game to help you build winning line-ups.
A handy Draftstars cheat sheet is a must for BBL fantasy players. This DFS preview is designed to help you put together your fantasy teams for Draftstars' BBL contests and improve your season-long fantasy line-ups on Wednesday and beyond.
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We've reviewed players from each team in the Sydney Thunder vs Hobart Hurricanes match-up to help you find the best picks on Wednesday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Chris Green (SYT, BOW) | $15,800 | 52 | 3.3 |
| Value | Oliver Davies (SYT, BAT) | $9,600 | 32.5 | 3.4 |
| Fade | Sherfane Rutherford (SYT, BAT) | $11,500 | 28.5 | 2.5 |
| Cheapie | Matthew Gilkes (SYT, BAT) | $9,800 | 27.1 | 2.8 |
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 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 | 49.6 | 2.6 |
| Value | Oliver Davies (SYT) | $9,600 | 32.5 | 3.4 |
| Fade | Sherfane Rutherford (SYT) | $11,500 | 28.5 | 2.5 |
| Cheapie | Matthew Gilkes (SYT) | $9,800 | 27.1 | 2.8 |
BOW (Bowler)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Chris Green (SYT) | $15,800 | 52 | 3.3 |
| Value | Chris Green (SYT) | $15,800 | 52 | 3.3 |
| Fade | Mitchell Owen (HOB) | $17,500 | 44.3 | 2.5 |
Conclusion
In DFS, creating an optimal line-up requires understanding key concepts and metrics. When building your BBL Thunder vs Hurricanes teams, consider starting with a value player like Oliver Davies. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Chris Green is a strong option. If you're looking for budget-friendly choices to free up salary cap for more studs, take a look at our cheapie options, including Matthew Gilkes.
On the other hand, according to our model, Sherfane Rutherford is one of the lowest value options in this game, suggesting you might want to limit exposure to him if entering multiple line-ups.
Ready to go? Draftstars' BBL Thunder vs Hurricanes slate closes at 8:45pm AEDT on Wednesday. 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 Hurricanes 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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