Perth Scorchers v Adelaide Strikers BBL13 predictions & tips

January 2, 2024 2:58 pm.by Jack Hudson

Perth Scorchers vs Adelaide Strikers BBL Preview


Perth Scorchers v Adelaide Strikers BBL Betting Odds & Game Info
Best odds	Scorchers -192.31 at Neds \| Strikers +155 at Unibet
When	Wednesday, January 3 \| 7:15pm AWDT
Where	Optus Stadium, Perth
Watch live	Seven, Fox Sports, Kayo

Perth Scorchers v Adelaide Strikers cricket preview

A Wednesday night double-header of BBL13 action wraps up in Perth, with the red-hot Scorchers hosting a struggling Strikers outfit at Optus Stadium.

The Adelaide Strikers have lost three in a row since their incredible 200-run chase of the Thunder in Adelaide, their first win of the season. Most recently, the Strikers failed to defend 205 on New Year’s Eve thanks to a blistering 55-run innings from Marcus Stoinis off 19 balls in a run chase anchored by fellow all-rounder Beau Webster. Glenn Maxwell also made strong contributions, taking two wickets with the ball, scoring 28 with the bat, and grabbing a catch in the field. Will the visitors bounce back and beat the two-time defending champions on their home ground?

The Perth Scorchers continue to show why they are part of the best breeding grounds for young cricketers in Australia as they look to continue their undefeated run on Wednesday. The home side secured a whopping nine-wicket win over the Hurricanes in their second last match, chasing down 172 with 23 balls left in their innings before being bowled out by the Renegades on Boxing Day for the first time since BBL10 and still winning by 13 runs.

Scorchers vs Strikers BBL top tips & odds

Perth Scorchers to win

-192.31
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Picklebet

Aaron Hardie 50+ runs

+275
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Dabble

Jhye Richardson 2+ Wickets

+110
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PlayUp

Perth Scorchers vs Adelaide Strikers betting predictions

The Scorchers and Strikers have yet to name their squads for this match. It’s not expected that any changes will be made to either side’s starting XI.

The home side is yet to be beaten this season, and they have not suffered a loss in almost an entire year. They have also won 15 of their last 16 matches at Optus Stadium; meanwhile, the Strikers have not won a match away from Adelaide Oval in over a year. Backing the Scorchers to secure another win (-192.31) on their home ground is the best bet for this match.

Aaron Hardie has taken over the captaincy of the Scorchers recently, following the injury to Ashton Turner. With bat in hand for two of the last three games, the 25-year-old has led the way by registering 50+ run scores to lead his side to wins. At +275 odds with top Aussie bookmakers, he is the rightful favourite to register another score above 50 runs.

Jhye Richardson has taken 2+ wickets in six of his last eight BBL matches; although, he has only taken 2+ wickets in one of his last three matches. The Strikers have lost wickets early in two of their last three matches, which will present Richardson with an opportunity to star with the ball in hand. +110 at Playup for Richardson to take 2+ wickets is great value for the caliber of bowler he is.

Chris Lynn has shown his balance of experience and skill in his last two matches for the Strikers as their top runscorer for the side in both matches. On both occasions, the star right-hander has stridden to the crease inside the first few overs of the match before recording scores of 56 and 83 not out. If the Scorchers strike early again, +300 is a great value bet for Lynn to be the Strikers’ leading runscorer with top cricket bookmakers.