Brisbane’s 31-run victory over the Hurricanes last Friday has the bookies all-in on the Heat. We take a look at Thursday’s (9/1/2020) BBL Big Bash 2020 match between Brisbane Heat and Hobart Hurricanes and give our tips and value tips for the match.
When: Thursday, 9th January at 7:15PM
Where: Gabba
Bet: Bet On This Match HERE
Preview:
Darren Lehmann’s side returns home to the Gabba for the first time in 2020 hoping to extend their winning streak to three, but with plenty of growing optimism in Brisbane, it remains to be seen whether the Heat can produce the goods in this must-win game.
The Heat now find themselves sitting third on the ladder at 3-3, trailed closely by the Hurricanes who hold a similar record sitting seventh.
Hobart bounced back from its loss to the Heat with a less than convincing eight run victory over the Scorchers on Sunday night, however they’ll need to dig deep once again with D’Arcy Short absent from the side.
The Heat have played only one game at the Gabba so far to disastrous results. Brisbane lost the season-opener to the Thunder by 29-runs, which leaves the home side looking a little under the odds at their current price.
Hobart has won its last two away games against Brisbane dating back to 2016, which makes the Cane Train worth backing at the current price. For some added value, Ben Laughlin also owns four wickets in five matches against the Heat, so it could be worth playing on the Player Wickets market.
Odds:
Tip: Brisbane Heat $1.47
Value BET: Man of the Match: D’Arcy Short at $6.00
Teams:
Brisbane Heat squad
Chris Lynn (c), Tom Banton (England), Max Bryant, Joe Burns, Ben Cutting, AB de Villiers (South Africa), Cameron Gannon, Sam Heazlett, Zahir Khan (Afghanistan – international replacement), Matt Kuhnemann, Marnus Labuschagne, Josh Lalor, Ben Laughlin, James Pattinson, Jimmy Peirson, Jack Prestwidge, Matt Renshaw, Mark Steketee, Mitch Swepson, Mujeeb Ur Rahman (Afghanistan)
Hobart Hurricanes squad
Matthew Wade (c), Qais Ahmad (Afghanistan), Jofra Archer (England), George Bailey, Scott Boland, Jake Doran, Nathan Ellis, James Faulkner, Jarrod Freeman, Caleb Jewell, Ben McDermott, Riley Meredith, Simon Milenko, David Miller (South Africa – international replacement), David Moody, Tom Rogers, Clive Rose, D’Arcy Short, Aaron Summers
*Odds correct at time of posting. Subject to change
