Auckland Aces vs Central Stags Preview & Prediction | 2024-25 New Zealand Super Smash | League Stage

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Auckland Aces are hoping to jump into the top three with victory here, preventing Central Stags from increasing their current 12-point tally.

Date & time: Tuesday January 14th 2025: USA PT – 7:50pm / USA ET – 10:50pm / Wednesday January 15th 2025: UK – 3:50am

Venue: McLean Park, Napier, New Zealand

Weather: Dry and cloudy, albeit with sunny intervals and temperatures at just under 20c.

How to watch: USA – ESPN+ / UK – TNT Sports & discovery+ / Australia – Foxtel / New Zealand – TVNZ Duke

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Auckland Aces Betting Analysis

Auckland Aces’ bowler Jock McKenzie is coming off the back of two consecutive three-wicket-hauls against Canterbury Kings and Northern Brave. Such a level of cutting edge with the ball cannot be ignored by bettors and makes backing him to finish as Auckland’s top bowler vs the Stags a sensible move provided the stake is small.

Central Stags Betting Analysis

Although Central Stags were beaten last time out by Otago Volts, Tom Bruce top scored with 44 as his impressive tournament continues. Bruce has recorded 20+ runs in four of the Stags’ last five Super Smash fixtures, so a play on him to achieve that feat here via the ‘Batter Milestones’ market has to be favoured.

Auckland Aces vs Central Stags Expert Prediction

Inconsistency has been an issue at times for both of these two teams, but it’s Auckland Aces who have struggled the most recently, having lost their last two games. Central Stags have been more reliable, winning two of their last three and have bounced back successfully once already following a defeat. Consider backing them to do the same again on this occasion.

Auckland Aces vs Central Stags Top Tip: Central Stags to win