Thunder vs. Sixers Predictions – Big Bash Week 1 2025

We have Thunder vs. Sixers predictions for the Big Bash game, which takes place on Saturday, December 20 at 7:15 pm.

The Sydney Derby is one of the best BBL matchups of the season, and it’s the Sixers opening as slight $1.80 favourites after two losses.

Thunder vs. Sixers Predictions

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Best Bet

We picked the Sixers to win the competition, and despite starting with consecutive losses, they haven’t played too poorly.

Babar Azam has been disappointing as the big offshore signing, but the Pakistani still has time to find his groove. He is a classy T20 and ODI player, and it’s only a matter of time before he produces a big batting effort.

The Sixers have Daniel Hughes, Moises Henriques, and Josh Phillipe, so it’s a batting-heavy lineup, and they could dominate Thunder. They have a 4-1 record in the last five meetings against the Thunder, which is why they are the $1.80 favourites to win.

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Same Game Multi

We’re backing Azam to bounce back after two poor showings, and he has been best backed to score 20+ runs on Saturday. It’s only a matter of time before he delivers a big innings, and it could be against the Thunder.

Jordan Silk is a player who likes to produce a good inning near the tail. If the Sixers lose a few early wickets, Silk could come to the rescue with 20+ runs, and punters get $2.10 from bookmakers.

Ben Dwarshuis has made a good start to his season, and he’s a top chance to take 2+ wickets. It should pay to ride the hot bowler from the Sixers.

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Best Value Bet

Topping our Big Bash picks is Azam, who was booed off the pitch earlier this week. The best way to respond is by having a big innings for the Sixers, and there is good betting support for him.

He is one of the most explosive opening batsmen in the world, and getting used to conditions in Australia was always going to take some time.

However, now is the time for Azam to deliver, and $3.10 is a fair price.