Who will win Melbourne Stars vs Hobart Hurricanes?
Hobart Hurricanes will be eyeing two more points and look to move closer to the playoffs when they face the battling Melbourne Stars in the 39th game of the Big Bash League 2017/18. The match is scheduled to be played on January 27 at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. Live action will begin at 4:10 PM local time.
Melbourne Stars vs Hobart Hurricanes: Where to watch/Live streaming
TV channels: Sony Six, Fox Sports, BT Sport
Live streaming: Bet365, Sony Liv
Read on for team analysis, betting odds, betting tips and match prediction for Melbourne Stars vs Hobart Hurricanes, BBL 2017/18....
Melbourne Stars Team News & Playing 11
Glenn Mawell's blazing knock of 84 runs off 47 balls fired the Stars to 189 against Sydney Sixers in the last game, though it didn't prove to be enough in the end. The top-order batsman has scored the most runs for his team this BBL which makes him the key in this batting line-up. John Hastings and Evan Gulbis were the pick of the bowlers with two wickets apiece. Hastings has taken eight wickets in nine matches and the Stars will rely heavily on him for applying pressure on the Hurricanes.
Melbourne Stars Predicted Playing 11
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John Hastings (c), Rob Quiney, Glenn Maxwell, Michael Beer, James Faulkner, Ben Dunk, Evan Gulbis, Peter Handscomb (wk), Daniel Worrall, Seb Gotch, Liam Bowe
Hobart Hurricanes Team News & Playing 11
The last game against Perth Scorchers saw decent contributions from their top-order batsmen Matthew Wade (31) and George Bailey (37). The Hurricanes will expect another good batting performance from them apart from their star batsman D'Arcy Short who is topping the runs charts with three fifties and a century to his name. Jofra Archer and Tymal Mills will be the team's best bets with the ball. Archer is the second-best bowler of the BBL 07 (15 wickets in 9 matches) and he will pose a big threat to the Stars.
Hobart Hurricanes Predicted Playing 11
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George Bailey (c), Matthew Wade (wk), Daniel Christian, Tymal Mills, Cameron Boyce, Clive Rose, Ben McDermott, Simon Milenko, D'Arcy Short, Jofra Archer, Thomas Rogers
Melbourne Stars vs Hobart Hurricanes Betting Odds
Despite playing on their home ground, Melbourne Stars are underdogs amongst the bookmakers for this game at odds of 2.1 on Betfair, 2.25 on Unibet, 2.38 on Ladbrokes and 2.20 each on Bet365 and Betway. They are right at the bottom of the points table with just one win in nine league matches. Hobart Hurricanes are placed third in the standings with five wins and four losses in their nine matches. They are the bookmakers' favorites to win this game at odds of 1.6 on Betfair, 1.65 on Unibet, 1.57 on Ladbrokes and 1.66 each on Bet365 and Betway.
Melbourne Stars vs Hobart Hurricanes Prediction
Melbourne Stars have won three out of the last five matches they have played against Hobart Hurricanes, including the most recently played two. While this may give the Stars plenty of confidence ahead of this game, it should not be forgotten that they have had a terrible BBL season. The Hurricanes have been a far better team this year which is why we predict them to win this match.
Final Verdict: Back Hobart Hurricanes to beat Melbourne Stars at 1.6 on 1xbet, 1.65 on Unibet, 1.57 on Ladbrokes and 1.66 each on Bet365 and betway.
Jan 27, 2018
10:40 IST / 5:10 GMT
Melbourne Cricket Ground - Melbourne, Australia
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