The battle of Melbourne heats up on Saturday as the top of the table Stars face the winless Renegades at the ‘G. We take a look at Saturday’s (4/1/2020) BBL Big Bash 2020 match between Melbourne Stars and Melbourne Renegades and give our tips and value tips for the match.
When: Saturday, 4th January at 7:15PM
Where: MCG, Melbourne
Bet: Bet On This Match HERE
Preview:
With three wins from their last five games against the Renegades, it’s safe to say this fixture has well and truly favoured the Stars in recent times.
The bookies have listed the outright tournament favourites at a very short price, while the Renegades’ terrible start to the season makes them almost impossible to back.
Now sitting at 0-5, the Renegades have been the most disappointing side in the competition after winning the championship last year. Thursday’s four-wicket loss to the Sixers was a stark reminder of how bad Melbourne’s batting attack is, meaning it’s worth backing the Stars bowling attack to do the talking.
Adam Zampa had a quiet New Year’s with only one wicket respectively against the Strikers and Thunder. He does, however, own 11 career wickets against the Renegades in eight career matches, making Zampa worth backing for at least a pair.
Odds:
Tip: Melbourne Stars $1.68
Value BET: Man of the Match: Glenn Maxwell at $8.00
Teams:
Melbourne Stars
Glenn Maxwell (c), Pat Brown (England – international replacement), Hilton Cartwright, Jackson Coleman, Nathan Coulter-Nile, Ben Dunk, Seb Gotch, Peter Handscomb, Clint Hinchliffe, Sandeep Lamichhane (Nepal), Nick Larkin, Nic Maddinson, Jonathan Merlo, Lance Morris, Tom O’Connell, Dale Steyn (South Africa), Marcus Stoinis, Daniel Worrall, Adam Zampa
Melbourne Renegades
Aaron Finch (c), Cameron Boyce, Dan Christian, Tom Cooper, Zak Evans, Jake Fraser-McGurk, Richard Gleeson (England), Harry Gurney (England), Sam Harper, Marcus Harris, Mackenzie Harvey, Jon Holland, Shaun Marsh, Joe Mennie, Mohammad Nabi (Afghanistan), Kane Richardson, Will Sutherland, Beau Webster, Jack Wildermuth
*Odds correct at time of posting. Subject to change
