We take a look at Wednesday’s (19/12/2018) BBL Big Bash 2018/2019 Week 1 match which is between Brisbane Heat and Adelaide Strikers. We take a look at both teams odds and give our tips and value tips for the match.
When: Dec 19, Wed, 06:15 PM LOCAL
Where: The Gabba, Brisbane
Bet: Bet On This Match HERE
Preview:
Chris Lynn and Brendon McCullum, better known as the Bash Brothers, will suit up for the Heat as they open the season in a blockbuster against the Strikers.
Both players are capable of piling on runs early atop the order, which makes Brisbane an enticing favourite against Adelaide’s elite bowling attack.
Before you get too carried away, you may want to keep in mind the Strikers have enjoyed the better part of this match up, though. In their last five meetings, Adelaide have won three, including last year’s 56-run victory at home.
The Strikers will go without captain Travis Head on Wednesday, but they’ll welcome back Peter Siddle from international duties – good news considering he took nine wickets last season.
Adelaide were 3-1 as the underdog last year, which looks to be the play today. Defending their title is one thing, but this is the most elite side in the competition, spearheaded by the lethal leg-spin attack of Rashid Khan. This figures to be a serious reality check for the Heat, and perhaps the entire competition on opening night.
Odds:
Tip: Brisbane Heat at $1.81
Value BET: Man Of The Match – Chris Lynn at $8.00
Teams:
Brisbane Heat squad
Chris Lynn, Max Bryant, Joe Burns, Ben Cutting, Brendan Doggett, Sam Heazlett, Matt Kuhnemann, Marnus Labuschagne, Josh Lalor, Brendon McCullum, James Pattinson, Jimmy Peirson, Jack Prestwidge, Mujeeb Ur Rahman (Afghanistan), Matt Renshaw, Alex Ross, Mark Steketee, Mitchell Swepson
Adelaide Strikers squad
Travis Head (c), Wes Agar, Alex Carey, Michael Cormack, David Grant, Colin Ingram (South Africa), Rashid Khan (Afghanistan), Ben Laughlin, Jake Lehmann, Michael Neser, Liam O’Connor, Matt Short, Peter Siddle, Billy Stanlake, Cameron Valente, Jake Weatherald, Jonathan Wells, Nick Winter
*Odds correct at time of posting. Subject to change