Otago Volts vs Central Stags match prediction 6 Feb 2022

OV vs CS Match 17 Predictions & Betting Tips

Otago Volts will face Central Stags in the 17th match of the Ford Trophy 2021-22 on February 6 at the University Oval, Dunedin. Take a look at the three best Ford Trophy 2021/22 betting tips for you from the OV vs CS match prediction.

After the 15th game of the series, between the same sides, was abandoned, they will now clash on February 6 at the same venue and conditions. The pitch is predicted to remain flat throughout the game and hence, the bowlers are likely to struggle. Batting will come easy on this pitch and is expected to be a high scoring game. Central Stags are having a great season and are unbeatable till now with two victories and as many draws in their four scheduled games. Otago Volts are in third place with two wins and an equal number of losses in the competition. The last few clashes between the sides ended in favour of Otago. Based on that, here are my three best betting tips from the OV vs CS match prediction.

OV vs CS Team Bets:

Let us have a look at the best team bets from the OV vs CS match predictions.

Otago to score high before 1st dismissal

Otago Volts have been spectacular with their batting performances in the competition. They registered wins in two games while losing in as many matches. Otago has an exceptional line-up of batters, especially openers, in the tournament with great knocks in the 4 games till now. OV managed to score 41, 48, 1 and 105 runs before facing their first dismissal in the four games they have played so far. This entailed a 75% efficiency in establishing a solid opening partnership in the games they played. Rutherford and Phillips took charge of opening in the initial games but Phillips was replaced by Renwick for a better start in the game which proved to be beneficial for the team. Rutherford and Renwick scored 45 and 55 runs in the last game against Canterbury where they lasted together for 105 runs and played a major role for the victory in that match. All facts considered, Otago Volts are more likely to score graciously before they face their first loss in the game and you should visit Pari Match to grab the best team odds from the OV vs CS match predictions.

Otago to win

Otago Volts are placed third in the points table with two wins and as many losses in the tournament. Before their last game was cancelled, they registered a win in their previous outing against Canterbury Kings on January 3 by 53 runs. They have 11 points in their bags and are 3 points behind Central Stags in the table standings who are atop the table with no losses so far. Although it looks unlikely considering the standings, the next few lines will shed a light on a few more facts. Otago has completely dominated the affairs in the five games between the sides where Otago has managed to be crowned as victors on four occasions. In the last season of the competition, OV beat CS on both occasions they met by 6 wickets and 10 runs respectively. Otago has a fantastic line-up of batters and bowlers in their squad and will make a formidable opponent in the coming fixture between the two on February 6. To add in favour of OV, Otago’s Matthew Bacon is the leading wicket-taker in the tournament. He has taken ten wickets in four matches at an average of 20.3 with an economy of 6.18 whereas Neil Broom has taken charge of the batting and smashed 163 runs in three matches at an average of 54.33 with a strike rate of 81.09. With that established, I suggest you pick the Otago Volts to win the OV vs CS head-to-head match and you should visit Pari Match to retrieve the best returns from the fixture.

OV vs CS Player Bet:

Take a look at the best player betting tip for the OV vs CS head to head match.

Neil Broom to shine with the bat

Broom made his international ODI debut against West Indies in January 2009, followed by his T20 debut against Australia in February 2009. Broom holds a lot of experience in the deeper line-up of batters in the team and has become one of the pillars batting in that position. He has batted in 39 ODIs scoring 943 runs in them at an average of 26.94. His average escalates playing in the domestic circuit where he averages at a fantastic 38.73 in 174 List-A games. This looks pretty well with regard to our betting tip, making it a safe pick. Neil Broom had a spectacular season in last year’s edition of the tournament where he scored 328 runs in 10 games at an average of 36.44 laced with four half-centuries. He is currently the top run getter for Otago in the current season of the Ford Trophy with 163 runs in 3 games he has played with an average of 54.33, scoring two fifties in 3 innings. Broom’s scores in the three games were- 72, 50 and 41 runs and is expected to bat an expensive innings in the upcoming fixture as well. With that being said, you should pick Broom for the best player betting tip from the OV vs CS head-to-head match. Pari Match will offer the best team betting odds in the market in favour of Broom and you should take it.

My Picks:

Otago to score high before 1st dismissal

Otago to win

Neil Broom to score well