We have expert betting tips for the Big Bash Playoffs, which features games on Friday and Saturday night.
The Thunder vs Heat kicks off the action before the Perth Scorchers and Sydney Sixers plays on Saturday, so it should be a big weekend of Big Bash cricket action.
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Big Bash League Playoffs Predictions
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Friday 27/1/23
7:15pm Sydney Thunder vs Brisbane Heat @ Spotless Stadium
The Sydney Thunder won two of their last three games to make it into the playoffs, so they should be excited for this contest.
They are the $1.81 favourites to beat the Brisbane Heat, who were the form team in the competition before losing their most recent game.
We don’t understand why bookmakers have lost confidence in the Heat, who are the $2 underdogs to beat the Thunder, so those odds could be worth snapping up.
The Heat come off a loss to the Hobart Hurricanes, which saw them fail to chase down 120. Despite the poor run chase, which saw them come up two runs short, they should still be confident of scoring a win.
The Thunder also scored a low total when beating the Melbourne Stars by three wickets on Wednesday, which was a solid run chase but not overly inspiring.
We’re happy to take the $2 for the Heat, who could get a boost from Usman Khawaja, who is paying $3.80 to be the Heat’s top run scorer. Lock him in for a bit of value in Big Bash exotic markets.
The Heat have terrific depth with Marnus Labuschagne and Matt Renshaw, so there won’t be any excuses.
Betting tip: Brisbane Heat @ $2 Bet @ betr
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Saturday 28/1/23
7:15pm Perth Scorchers vs Sydney Sixers @ Optus Stadium
The Perth Scorchers come off an almighty win over the Melbourne Renegades when setting a 212 total. The Renegades got close to chasing it down but it was still a quality win for the $1.72 favourites.
They play the Sydney Sixers, who got the better of the Thunder with a big win on Sunday. After setting a total of 187/2, which was a mammoth effort and they limited the Thunder to 62 runs, which makes them a dangerous opponent.
It’s never easy to back up that win with another quality effort and playing the Scorchers in Perth is a tough ask. Therefore, we’re happy to take the home side to progress.
Perth gets help from the likes of Aaron Hardie, Josh Inglis, and Cameron Bancroft. They are tough to get out, so the Sixers bowling attack will have to be excellent.
Sydney also has a strong batting lineup with Steve Smith and Josh Phillipe, but conditions favour Perth and there is value in the Scorchers to score over 175 runs. It’s paying $2.70 with bookmakers, so include it in selections as a value pick.
We expect Perth to emerge victorious, so include the $1.72 in your weekend Big Bash selections.
Betting tip: Perth Scorchers @ $1.72 Bet @ betr
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