We take a look at Wednesday’s (15/1/2020) BBL Big Bash 2020 match between Perth Scorchers and Melbourne Stars and give our tips and value tips for the match.

When: Wednesday, 15th January at 9:11PM

Where: Optus Stadium

Bet: Bet On This Match HERE

Preview:

This game holds enormous weight as far as the finals are concerned.

Melbourne currently sits atop the Big Bash ladder with only one loss next to their name, while the Scorchers are now starting to heat up sitting third at 5-4.

These two sides haven’t played each other this season, so despite what the market suggests, it’s a little tricky trying to get a read on what to expect.

The Stars scored over 200 runs for the first time this season against the Sixers last week. Melbourne also lost only one wicket in the process, highlighting just how dominant they’ve become with the bat.

Perth, meanwhile, also put up 200 against the Heat before handing the Hurricanes a 77-run loss on Monday night.

All things considered, you’re probably best-off steering clear of the head-to-head market with both teams swinging for the fences. Instead, it’s worth sticking with the form of Marcus Stoinis at the top of the Stars’ order, as well as Mitch Marsh – the two leading runscorers in the Big Bash.

Odds:

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Tip: Melbourne Stars $1.61

Value BET: Man of the Match: Glenn Maxwell at $7.00

Teams:

Perth Scorchers squad

Mitchell Marsh (c), Ashton Agar, Fawad Ahmed, Cameron Bancroft, Jason Behrendorff, Cameron Green, Aaron Hardie, Nick Hobson, Josh Inglis, Chris Jordan (England), Matthew Kelly, Liam Livingstone (England), Joel Paris, Kurtis Patterson, Jhye Richardson, Ashton Turner, Andrew Tye, Sam Whiteman

Melbourne Stars squad

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

*Odds correct at time of posting. Subject to change