- Since the last prediction was made, the Stars have won both their games (including beating Scorchers themselves by a huge margin).
- The Scorchers have been no slouch either. Despite losing that one game against the Stars (a game they were really not favourites to win, anyway - we gave them a 35% chance going into the game), they won their game against Heat comfortably and their win over the Hurricanes was a blowout. That offsets their loss against the Stars a bit.
- However, the fact that their last match-up went so badly for the Scorchers (Stars won by 8 wickets with 8 overs to spare) means that the edge the Stars had has widened slightly going into the match, and they're definitely favourites to win this game.
Melbourne Stars vs The Perth Scorchers match prediction
Melbourne Stars will host Perth Scorchers in match 41 of the 2019-2020 Big Bash League at the Melbourne Cricket Ground this Saturday.
Melbourne Stars will be eyeing yet another win and cement their position at the pole position in the BBL while a win for Perth Scorchers will enhance their chances of qualifying for the knockout stages. Battleground MCG will be lit for the occasion and punters like us will have their part to play as well.
Yes, I am talking about the bets on offer. To save you from the heckle of browsing the internet, I have already shortlisted the three most lucrative deals for the upcoming match.
Just go through my analysis and I am pretty sure you will be more than convinced to invest on the following bets.
Stoinis broke the record for total runs a few days ago
It seems that we are quite lucky to be offered odds of 2.87 by Bet365 for a player who has battered each and every bowler in the ongoing edition of the Big Bash League. Even though it is obvious, still let me give you pointers why this bet is a winning one.
Stonis’ scores in the last five innings – 39, 147, 0, 50, 68 (304 runs at an average of 60.8), out which he was the top run scorer on three occasions. The explosive batsman has been a shade better when playing at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, having scored 265 runs in three matches at an average of 88.33, which also includes the standout 147-run knock.
Stoinis has a class apart from other batsmen in the BBL, having scored 517 runs from 10 matches, sporting an average of 86.16 per innings, having passed the fifty-run mark four times along with a ton. In the last match against the Scorchers, Stoinis scored 39 runs and was also the top batter for his side. Needless to say, it would be an opportunity lost if we do not invest on this bet.
Haris Rauf has performed well lately
The find of the 2019-20 Big Bash League this season, Haris Rauf is all over the headlines for his enviable figures. Then we should not waste the opportunity of multiplying our investment three times in just a few hours.
His figures in the last five matches – 1/23, 1/43, 1/25, 3/23, 3/24 along with being the pick of the bowlers on three occasions. Having played two matches at the MCG this season, Rauf picked up four wickets with figures of 3/23 against Sydney Thunder. In the last H2H match, Rauf picked one wicket and conceded 23 runs.
He is currently the second highest wicket taker in the BBL so far having taken 16 wickets in 7 matches at an average of 11.56. The magical spell of 5/27 just underlines his heroics this season with a few more to go. I have already placed the bet and waiting for my money, what about you?
Melbourne playing like stars
I do not remember a team dominating to such an extent in a league as Melbourne Stars this season, having won nine matches and losing just one in their 10 so far.
The stars are currently enjoying a seven match winning streak and no other team has come even close to dent their purple patch. Boasting of players like Marcus Stoinis (top run scorer), Haris Rauf (second highest wicket taker) and Glenn Maxwell, the star studded line-up is not giving an inch away. Having played three matches at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, they are yet to lose one.
On the other hand, Perth Scorchers have had a mixed campaign, having won 5 and lost 5 in their 10 matches so far. Even though the Scorchers have won three of their last five matches, we cannot back them to pull off an unexpected upset this Weekend. Especially after the crushing 8 wicket defeat they suffered against similar foes a couple of days ago. This is a sure shot bet, with a guaranteed return and albeit you don’t want to miss it.
Bonus Tip
Simple equation
Wager $100 on each bet and win an accumulated amount of $748 ($287 + $300 + $161) if all the bets turn out to be winners.
Complex equation
In a fast paced format like T20, there’s risk involved in each delivery, but the returns are dear. You can also take a bit of a risk from home comfort and get hold of an extra return. Parlay the three bets for odds of 13.86 and invest the entire $300. In that case, your winnings will rocket up to $4158!!!
Choose your bets wisely!!!
