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Melbourne Stars vs Hobart Hurricanes: Best bets & match preview

Melbourne Stars vs Hobart Hurricanes BBL preview

Melbourne Stars vs Hobart HurricanesBBL Betting Odds & Game Info
Best odds Stars -117.65 at Bet365 | | Hurricanes -109.89 at Neds
When Sunday, 19 January – 7:15pm AEDT
Where MCG, Melbourne
Watch live Seven, Fox Sports, Kayo

Stars vs Hurricanes best bets

Melbourne Stars to win

-117.65
@
Marantelli Bet

Over 10.5 Sixes

+102
@
Marantelli Bet

Glenn Maxwell top Stars runscorer

+350
@
BetOnline

Melbourne Stars vs Hobart Hurricanes match preview

The Melbourne Stars have staged a remarkable comeback this BBL season, winning four consecutive games to position themselves on the brink of playoff qualification. With the stakes high, the Stars must deliver against the table-topping Hobart Hurricanes.

For the Stars, Glenn Maxwell and Marcus Stoinis are the key players. Maxwell, in particular, has been pivotal, with his explosive batting turning games in their favour. Their bowling attack, led by Joel Paris and Mark Steketee, has improved in recent matches and will be vital against a strong Hobart lineup.

Hobart Hurricanes enter the game with no pressure, having already secured the top spot. Caleb Jewell and Mitchell Owen have provided solid starts, while Tim David and Matthew Wade have been instrumental in finishing games. However, Hobart may rest key players like Ben McDermott and Chris Jordan to manage workloads ahead of the finals.


BBL: Melbourne Stars vs Hobart Hurricanes Predictions

The Stars have turned their season around with four consecutive wins after a dismal start. Playing at home and facing a Hurricanes side that has already secured top spot, the Stars are in a favourable position with the top BBL bookmakers. Hobart may rotate key players, which could further tilt the balance towards the Stars.

Both teams boast big hitters such as Glenn Maxwell, Marcus Stoinis, Tim David, and Matthew Wade. Despite the MCG’s larger boundaries, the presence of these players makes over 10.5 sixes a realistic target with Marantelli Bet. In their recent games, both teams have comfortably cleared this benchmark, with Hobart hitting nine and the Stars smashing 10 in their last matches.

Glenn Maxwell has been in exceptional form, racking up 221 runs in his last three innings with a strike rate of 182.64. With Ben Duckett unavailable, Maxwell is expected to step up in the batting order. Against Hobart, Maxwell’s track record is impressive, with 558 runs at an average of 62. His ability to accelerate the scoring in the middle overs makes him a standout candidate for the Stars’ top run-scorer at +350 odds with the cricket betting sites.


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