Brisbane Heat vs Hobart Hurricanes Preview & Prediction | BBL|14 | League Stage
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When taking into account their position in the league stage, Brisbane Heat simply must get two points here against Hobart Hurricanes, who can go top of the table with a win.
Date & time: Thursday January 16th 2025: USA PT – 12:30am / USA ET – 3:30am / UK – 8:30am
Venue: Brisbane Cricket Ground, Brisbane, Australia
Weather: Sunshine descending into clear skies later on with light winds and temperatures dropping into the mid-twenties.
How to watch: USA – Willow TV / UK – Sky Sports & Sky Go / Australia – Seven Network, Foxtel & Kayo Sports
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Brisbane Heat Preview: Fate in their own hands
Fifth-placed Brisbane Heat’s fate is in the own hands when it comes to play-off qualification. The reigning champions will go through to the next round with victory here and in their final league stage fixture, which would put them on 11 points, enough to finish in the top four, regardless of what fourth-placed Melbourne Stars do.
The Heat have really struggled across the campaign so far, winning just three of their eight games and they are lucky to still be in charge of their own destiny really, especially after being thrashed by Adelaide Strikers last time out.
Hobart Hurricanes Preview: Qualification secure
Hobart Hurricanes’ remarkable unbeaten run was kept alive against Melbourne Renegades last time out, the Hurricanes winning by four wickets in Tasmania. It’s now six wins in their last seven BBL 14 games, including one washout. Enough to seal play-off qualification with two matches still to play, including this one.
Everything has clicked into place nicely for Hobart this season and now it’s about guaranteeing a top two place and maintaining the momentum which has helped put them in this position and not letting performance levels dip.
Brisbane Heat Betting Analysis
Brisbane Heat’s bowlers need to be at the top of their game against a Hobart Hurricanes batting who have always found a way to make runs this season. Spencer Johnson is one such player that if free to be selected, needs to be at his most brutal with the ball. His electric pace is a big point of difference and he’ll be desperate to improve on his eight tournament wickets so far. Back Johnson to record 2+ wickets in this one.
Hobart Hurricanes Betting Analysis
A number of difference batters have stepped up to the plate on different occasions for Hobart Hurricanes and opening pair Mitchell Owen and Caleb Jewell have played a big part in their success. Each of Hobart’s last four completed fixtures have seen them accumulate more than 20 runs for the first wicket and backing them to register an opening partnership of over 16.5 runs appears a no-brainer.
Brisbane Heat vs Hobart Hurricanes Expert Prediction
It remains to be seen how Hobart Hurricanes will cope on the bowling front after losing pacer Billy Stanlake to a fractured shoulder sustained during this clash with the Renegades. England T20 international Chris Jordan has also left for a different franchise tournament and the Hurricanes will be put under pressure by Brisbane Heat’s top order batters. Brisbane simply cannot afford to lose and will surely bring their best. Consider backing them to grab the points.
Brisbane Heat vs Hobart Hurricanes Top Tip: Brisbane Heat to win
